Lençóis, Gateway municipality to Chapada Diamantina National Park in Bahia, Brazil.
The streets of Lençóis feature traditional Portuguese colonial architecture with stone buildings, balconies, and intricate wooden details throughout the town center.
During the 1800s, Lençóis developed into a major diamond mining center, attracting thousands of miners who established permanent settlements in the region.
The municipal festivals combine traditional Bahian music, regional dances, and local dishes prepared with ingredients from family-owned farms.
Travelers reach Lençóis through regular bus services from Salvador International Airport, with the journey taking approximately six hours through paved roads.
The municipal territory contains over 20 documented waterfalls, each showing different mineral compositions that create varied water colors and rock formations.
Location: Bahia
Elevation above the sea: 394 m
Shares border with: Andaraí, Bonito, Iraquara, Lajedinho, Mucugê, Palmeiras, Wagner
Website: https://lencois.ba.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -12.56278,-41.39000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:50
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Quilombo Remanso
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Área de Proteção Ambiental Marimbus / Iraquara
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Instituto Ponte Nova
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164 m
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Poço do Diabo
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