Natural Wonders of Bahia

Bahia's natural landscape spans from the arid interior to the Atlantic coast. This collection highlights the Chapada Diamantina’s highlands, including the 1,858-meter Pico das Almas and the diamond-mining history of Cachoeira do Mosquito. Coastal conservation is represented by the Projeto Tamar turtle sanctuary, while the interior features the massive Sobradinho Reservoir on the São Francisco River. The list also encompasses the Atlantic Forest remnants of Descobrimento National Park and the historic landmark of Monte Pascoal, the first land sighted by Portuguese explorers in 1500.

Natural Wonders of Bahia — Map

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Cachoeira do Mosquito

A 70-meter waterfall located near Lençóis in the Chapada Diamantina region. Its name refers to the tiny diamonds, known as 'mosquitos,' that were historically found in the surrounding riverbeds by miners.

Leonardo de Morais Soares

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Projeto Tamar - Centro de Visitantes da Praia do Forte

A marine conservation and research center dedicated to protecting sea turtles. The facility features observation tanks with various species, including hawksbill and loggerhead turtles, along with interactive exhibits on marine ecosystems.

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Grande Sertão Veredas National Park

The Grande Sertão Veredas National Park is a national park located on the border between the states of Minas Gerais and Bahia, Brazil.

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Descobrimento National Park

The Descobrimento National Park is a national park in the state of Bahia, Brazil.

Cristina C. Lima / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Monte Pascoal

Monte Pascoal is a mountain to the south of the city of Porto Seguro, in the state of Bahia, Brazil.

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Mount Pascoal National Historic Park

Monte Pascoal National Park is a national park in the state of Bahia, Brazil.

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Sobradinho Reservoir

The Sobradinho Dam is a large hydroelectric dam built on the São Francisco River in Sobradinho, in the state of Bahia of Brazil.

Marcelino Dias / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Alto Cariri National Park

Alto Cariri National Park is a national park in Brazil.

Marcelino Dias / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Rio dos Frades Wildlife Refuge

The Rio dos Frades Wildlife Refuge is a wildlife refuge in the state of Bahia, Brazil.

Heris Luiz Cordeiro Rocha / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Pico das Almas

Rising to 1,858 meters in the Serra das Almas, this is one of the highest points in Bahia. It is situated between Rio de Contas and Livramento de Nossa Senhora, characterized by rugged rock formations and rare endemic flora.

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