Vale do Pati

Considered one of Brazil's most beautiful treks, Vale do Pati sits inside Chapada Diamantina National Park and is reached, among other routes, from Vale do Capão itself. The trail crosses canyons, rivers and waterfalls over roughly 70km, with a 3-day loop or a 5-day end-to-end option — moderate to difficult, no cell signal, a guide is essential. What makes it unique is the village: there's no conventional inn inside — you stay in the home of one of the 12 native families currently living there, the "patizeiros," with home-cooked meals and stories from people who've lived in the Chapada for generations. Casa da Dona Raquel and its legendary accordion-driven forró nights don't happen anymore — today it's just a memory for those who experienced it.

Location, hours, and reviews from people who've been