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Vale do Capão
Spend 2–3 days in Vale do Capão for hikes and waterfalls; one night for a quick visit, two nights for multiple trails.
Vale do Capão is a small village inside Chapada Diamantina National Park, serving as a launch point for hikes to waterfalls (Cachoeira da Fumaça, Purificação) and the Vale do Pati trek. With limited services, a short stay (1‑2 nights) covers the main sights; longer stays let you explore remote trails.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jan–Mar (rainy season)
- Airport
- LEC
- Nights
- 2
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- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Brazil ↗US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an e-visa (about US$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Vale do Capão190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Vale do Capão, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).Brazil-wide
- SIM or eSIMVivo, Claro and TIM cover the country; buying a prepaid SIM needs a passport and sometimes a CPF — an eSIM before you fly is easier.Brazil-wide
- Tap waterDo not drink tap water; filtered water is provided in most homes and hotels.Brazil-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% service (serviço) usually on the bill; optional but normal.Brazil-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/N. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 127 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Brazil-wide
- SafetyVale do Capão is quiet and low‑traffic; main risks are lack of cash and limited phone coverage.
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- RestroomsPut toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.Brazil-wide
- Emergency numbers190 police · 192 ambulance · 193 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysCarnival shuts many businesses for several days; museums often close on Mondays.Brazil-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLEC Lençóis Airport (about 70 km (43 mi) north, reachable via bus to Palmeiras then 4×4).LEC Lençóis Airport (about 43 mi (70 km) north, reachable via bus to Palmeiras then 4×4).
- Getting aroundTake a 4x4 or van from Palmeiras (R$15 (≈ US$3), three times daily); hitchhike toward Palmeiras; walk or use local guides for trailheads.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedCamping spot (per person), a night, per personR$8 (≈ US$2)
- Mid-range bedPousada room (double), a night, per roomR$80 (≈ US$15)
- High-end bedPousada room (double), a night, per roomR$120 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$70 (≈ US$13) · Mid R$150 (≈ US$30) · High R$250 (≈ US$50)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LEC Lençóis Airport (about 70 km (43 mi) north, reachable via bus to Palmeiras then 4×4)LEC Lençóis Airport (about 43 mi (70 km) north, reachable via bus to Palmeiras then 4×4)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jul (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Vale do Capão: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Take a 4x4 or van from Palmeiras (R$15, three times daily); hitchhike toward Palmeiras; walk or use local guides for trailheads.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cachoeira da Fumaça
goDoor to door: ≈3 h
Van from Vale do Capão to road toward Palmeiras, turn right at public bathrooms; 2.5 h climb
Impressive 380 m drop; walkable even in dry season.
Vale do Pati trek
cautionDoor to door: ≈6 h walk
Mototaxi to Bomba (5 km (3.1 mi)), then 25 km (16 mi) hike; map of park neededMototaxi to Bomba (3.1 mi (5 km)), then 16 mi (25 km) hike; map of park needed
Long hike; bring water and guide if inexperienced.
Cachoeira da Purificação
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
From Bomba, 40 min hike east; Poço Angelica en route
Best in morning; short swim possible.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Camping do Seu Dai
Campground, R$8 per person; also rooms available
Sempre Viva
Campground, R$10 per person; organized, clean
Sitio Grupiara
Pousada, R$20‑25 per night; quiet
Tatu Feliz
Dormitory in main street
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- R$70–120 (≈ US$13–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$120–200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- R$200 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pousada room (double)1 × 2 nights × R$80 | R$160 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × R$150 | R$600 |
| 4x4/van from Palmeiras2 × R$15 · check | R$30 |
| Internet café access (hourly)2 × R$5 · check | R$10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$80 |
| Trip total≈ R$220 per person per day, bed included | R$880≈ US$170 |
Sitio Grupiara or similar
2026 estimate in Brazilian real; flights and long‑distance buses excluded.
Prices of common things
| Meal (local restaurant) | R$20–45 (≈ US$4–9) |
| Fruit juice | R$5–10 (≈ US$1–2) |
| PML (cachaça drink) | R$8–12 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATM in the village; arrange cash in Palmeiras.
- Cell service often absent; rely on internet cafés.
- Bus/van schedules change; confirm departure times locally.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
US consulate in Salvador; other embassies in Brasília.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Palmeiras → Vale do Capão 4x4: about R$15 (≈ US$3) per person, 3 times daily (check)
- Bus Salvador → Palmeiras (Real Expresso): ≈R$120, 6 h (check)
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- Desculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (deskulpe)
- Obrigado — Thank you (obrigado)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (kwanto kusta)
- Onde fica o ponto de ônibus? — Where is the bus stop? (onde fika o ponto de onibus)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Vale do Capão. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jan–Mar (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Use Palmeiras as transport hub; arrange 4x4 vans early morning.
- Book dormitory or campsite via Booking.com for budget stays.
- Hire local guide at Tatu Feliz for longer treks.
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