Serra do Ramalho

Serra do Ramalho is a municipality in western Bahia with extensive landscapes shaped by semi-arid climate and mountain terrain. It sits near the Rio São Francisco and encompasses different landscape types that characterize this region.

The area was officially recognized as an administrative unit on June 13, 1989, marking an important reorganization in western Bahia. This administrative change enabled better self-governance for local communities in this remote region.

The region maintains strong connections to northeastern Brazilian traditions that have adapted to the harsh semi-arid environment. Visitors can observe how daily life reflects the relationship between people and the demanding landscape.

The location is far from major urban centers and is primarily reached through regional road networks. Visitors should expect longer travel times and be aware that infrastructure is basic, so advance planning is important.

The cave systems here contain several species found nowhere else, including a whip spider species first documented in 1995. These underground habitats offer a rare glimpse into specialized ecosystems that developed in complete darkness.

GPS coordinates: -13.54424,-43.57732

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:49