Itinerary
- Day 1
Lençóis
You'll get picked up from the airport and driven to your accommodation in Lençóis. This afternoon, there's a walking tour through the historic center where you can check out the European-influenced architecture and learn about the town's diamond mining past. The route takes you past significant colonial buildings and historic churches that shaped the area.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of historic city center
- Visit to historic houses including Colonel Horacio de Matos and Floriano Peixoto homes
- Walk through Rua das Pedras
- Visit to churches of Senhor do Passos and Rosário
Landmarks/POIs Praça Horacio de Matos Igreja do Senhor do Passos Igreja do Rosário Rua das Pedras - Day 2
Poço Azul and Igatu
Starting early, you'll head out to Poço Azul, an impressive blue water pool inside a limestone cave perfect for snorkeling. After lunch on the way back, the next stop is Igatu, known as the City of Stones because its architecture is built entirely from stone. You'll wander through the ruins and check out a local art gallery with tools and objects from the diamond mining era.
- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious lunch on the way back from Poço Azul)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Poço Azul
- Snorkeling at Poço Azul
- Visit to Igatu village
- Exploration of mining ruins in Igatu
- Visit to local art gallery in Igatu
Landmarks/POIs Poço Azul Igatu - Day 3
Mosquito Waterfall and Serra das Paridas
The day begins with a hike to Mosquito Waterfall, which drops 50 meters high. Starting from a local farm, you'll descend 1.5km through a canyon trail and then swim at the base. After a home-cooked lunch, the afternoon takes you to Serra das Paridas archaeological site to see ancient rock paintings before heading back to Lençóis.
- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious home cooked lunch on the way back)
Included Activities
- Hike to Mosquito Waterfall
- Swim at Mosquito Waterfall base
- Visit to Serra das Paridas archaeological site
- View ancient rock paintings at Serra das Paridas
Landmarks/POIs Mosquito Waterfall Serra das Paridas - Day 4
Departure
You'll get transferred from your accommodation in Lençóis to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
