Canto das Aguas

Hugging a rocky hillside next to a tumbling cascade, Canto das Aguas instantly gives you a sense of the wild landscapes that await you outside its walls. Hidden deep within the mountains and forests of central Bahia, this hotel calls one of Brazil’s most magnificent — and hard to reach — national parks its home: Chapada Diamantina National Park. Once mined for diamonds and gold, today travelers come to this remote region of Brazil for a different sort of treasure: sky-high plateaus rising out of endless forests, subterranean caverns, and colorful rivers.

Exploring such an epic landscape requires the right basecamp, which is exactly what you’ll find in Canto das Aguas. This riverside property in the heart of the historic town of Lencois has everything you need to rest and rejuvenate: outdoor swimming pools overlooking the falls and forest, al-fresco massages amidst the trees, comfy lounges, overflowing gardens with greenery creeping into every corner, and hearty Bahai and Brazilian food packed with flavor. 

The 43 rooms range in style from the contemporary to the classical, each with its own distinct character. Fall asleep to the whispering sounds of the Lencois River, ease aching feet in private heated pools or hot tubs, or step into 17th-century-inspired rooms.

The historic city center is just a short walk away over the river, where colorful houses line cobblestone streets. But of course, the real adventure awaits beyond the wall of rainforest bordering the town. Lace up your hiking boots and plunge into the wilderness on treks to remote swimming holes, hidden waterfalls, and the park’s towering escarpments and plateaus.

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