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Lençóis is a small city in Bahia, Brazil. The city is very charming with cobblestone streets and many wonderful hole in the wall restaurants.

Lençóis serves as a "base camp" of sorts for tourists from all over the world setting out to explore the Chapada Diamantina National Park.

[edit] Get in

Take a bus from the Salvador, Bahia bus station. It is across the highway from the Iguatemi shopping center. The ride is in a comfortable bus overnight. It takes around 6 hours so you arrive early in the morning.

[edit] Get around

Since Lençóis is a small, you can walk anywhere around town. To get out of town to see the sights in the Chapada Diamantina, book a tour and they provide transportation and guide. There are some waterfalls, swimming holes and natural slides on the outskirts of Lencois all at a walking distance.

Other than that the main attraction of Lencois the town serves as a good base for trekking trips into Chapada Diamantina National Park. There are day trips as well as longer treks of up to 5 days. The trips can be organized with a tour agency which takes care of everything including transport, guide food etc., but you can also buy a map of the park and venture out on your own. The tour agencies charge upwards of R$120 per day.

It is a wonderful experience being in that wilderness and if possible dont try to skimp on it even though it can be a bit expensive. The experience is every penny worth it.

The roads outside Lençóis are full of pot holes. Be prepared for a bumpy ride when you leave the town to go on tours.

You can rent a car for R$100 for 12 hours (200km limit) or R$150 for 24 hours (no km limit). This is a cheaper alternative for seeing some of the nearby attractions without booking through a tour agency.

[edit][add listing] See

• Waterfalls

Cachoeira do Diabo

• Caves

Gruta da Lapa Doce

Gruta da Pratinha

Gruta Azul

• Mountains

Morro do Pai Inácio

[edit][add listing] Do

• Tours - There are tour agencies all over Lençóis. You can book tours at the tour agencies themselves or through your hotel/hostel. They can take you by car to many of the locations listed in the "see" section. Short hikes are involved in actually getting to the sites.

• Rock Climbing - You can get a guide to take you rock climbing through the tour agencies. They provide all the equipment and a personal english speaking guide.

• Hiking - There are many trails and places you can go on your own or you can go with a group tour. If you go on your own, ask at your hotel/hostel where you should go.

• Camping - Some hostels, like Pousada dos Duendes will arrange group camping trips. You can go on several day hikes and the guides will provide all the food and camping gear. If you have the time, it could be a lot of fun.

• Rappelling - Book through a tour agency. Make sure you check where they are going and how far the descent is. Some days they have smaller places to rappel that aren't worth the price.

[edit][add listing] Buy

• Dois Irmãos This shop near the main square sells nice camping and hiking gear.

• There are many other shops that sell t-shirts, post cards etc.

[edit][add listing] Eat

• Bodega Run by the friendly english-speaking owner Luanda, it's a nice choice for contemporary food.
• Cozinha Aberta
• Natora at the main place near Banco do Brasil. The bestest pizza!
• Ristorante Trattoria Bell'Italia, Praça Horacio de Mattos, 856 (Lençois, Bahia), ☎ +55.75.33341454, [1]. 12.00 - 23.00. The menu is made up of simple dished from the traditional italian cousine. Bread is homemade and the pasta like Lasagna, Maltagliati, and Crespelle...are handmade by the owners themselves. Naturally you can also enjoy the wheath-flour pasta sauses expressly made and the pizza's in more than 20 different flavours.  edit

[edit][add listing] Drink

[edit][add listing] Sleep

[edit] Budget

• Camping Alquimia

The cheapest place to camp in the city. R$15 per person or R$20 with an amazing breakfast. Located on the right side of the road that heads back towards the highway, right at the beginning of the paved road.

• Pousada dos Duendes

Probably the best place to stay in the town. The owner, Olivia, is an English lady who speaks fluent English and Portuguese. There are options of both dorms as well as private rooms. Rooms are pretty basic but you probably will only be there to sleep. The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere in the hostel is great. They also organize the trekking trips to Chapada Diamentina - Daily, 3 days and 5 days. Rua do Pires s/n, Lencois, Bahia 0(75)33341229

• Pousada da Lurdinha

A five minute walk from the rodoviaria, across the river from the Praca. Ask where it is, but she usually comes to the bus stop to meet travelers, so if you ask there someone can point you in her direction. This pousada is run by a wonderful woman, Dona Lurdinha. She will make you feel at home. Her gourmet breakfast, with regional food, and different fresh juice every day was the best breakfast I had at any pousada during my stay in Brazil. Rooms are basic, and simple, but a great price. You can talk with Dona Lurdinha and she will help you set up trips with guides that are cheaper than at the travel agencies. Rua Alto do Cajueiro s/n Lencois, Bahia 0(75)3334-1750

[edit] Mid-Range

• Pousada Corona de Pedra

Rua Samuel Sales 28, Lençóis - Chapada Diamantina, Brasil Centro (10 min walk from the bus station, +55 75 3334-1624 www.pousadacoronadepedra.com Very nice, Family-run, friendly pousada. The breakfast buffet is excellent, all is self-made and self-backed. Simple doubles from R$60. Luxery Rooms for R$100. (Nov. 2011) Videopresentation from the buffet and others: www.coronadepedra.blogspot.com The Owner works also as tour guide. He will gladly take you to any tour. He is just the best! Thanks for the unforgetable time!

[edit] Splurge

• Hotel Canto das Aguas

A hotel right on the river. Rooms are well appointed and comfortable. Most have a river view. This is the most expensive place to stay in town but it's most like an American Hotel. Canto das Aguas has a pool and lush gardens.

Ave Senor dos Passos, 01, Lenyyis, BA 46960-000 (75) 3334-1154 www.lencois.com.br

[edit] Get out

Chapada Diamantina National Park

Vale do Capão - a small town on the other side of the national park. A completely different vibe from Lençóis.

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