Mucugê

Mucugê is a municipality in the mountainous Chapada Diamantina region of Bahia with rugged terrain, waterfalls, and underground caves. The area sits at roughly 980 meters elevation and is crossed by rivers that flow through deep valleys.

Diamonds were discovered in a stream in 1844, triggering a large wave of immigration from Europe and the Middle East. This migration wave reshaped the settlement and development of the entire region.

The town displays colonial-era houses and mansions with Portuguese architectural styles that reflect the prosperity of past times. These structures shape the streetscape today and show how people once lived and worked here.

Visitors find a range of lodging options in town, from hotels to guesthouses suited to different budgets. The town serves as a convenient base for exploring the nearby national park and its natural attractions.

The Santa Isabel Cemetery displays unusual architecture with mausoleums designed like miniature church facades, built between the 1850s and 1880s. This distinctive design emerged because of strict burial restrictions imposed during an epidemic.

Location: Bahia

Elevation above the sea: 983 m

Shares border with: Abaíra, Andaraí, Boninal, Ibicoara, Jussiape, Lençóis, Palmeiras, Piatã, Seabra

GPS coordinates: -13.00500,-41.37083

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:22