Camping Cachoeira da Fumaça

 – Region: Bahia — PN Chapada Diamantina (top of Fumaça waterfall — tallest in Brazil at 340m)

 – Elevation: 1000

 – GPS Coordinates: 12.621° S, 41.467° W

 – Access Difficulty: T2 — 3hr hike from Vale do Capão (Caeté-Açu village) 

 – Opening Season: Year-round (Sep–Dec most water; Jun–Aug waterfall may be dry)

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 20  – Showers: No — outdoor

 – Drinking Water: Yes — stream (treat) – Meals & food: No — BYO stove + food

Mobile Signal: No – Payment Methods: Free — no fee; guide required for some approaches

 – Reservation Link: Click here to make a reservation

 – Short Description: Camping at the lip of Cachoeira da Fumaça (340m freefall — tallest waterfall in Brazil). So high it evaporates before reaching the ground in dry season creating ‘smoke’ (fumaça). Incredible canyon views. Cold nights at 1,000m. One of Brazil’s iconic natural wonders.

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