Cachoeira da Fumaca
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Virgilio Almeida
Brasilia, DF189 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
The view is definitely worth the 6,65km trail walk. The first 2km probably the hardest ones uphill you will ever make. On the top you have vendors selling only juice and water, but you must take snacks and drinks to rest during the walk. However, do not fail to go.
Written 19 January 2020
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Jessica W
Madrid, Spain37 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
Really nice hike! Took about 2-2.5 hours going (starting in Vale do Capao) up at a decent pace. The first hour is a pretty good climb so be prepared! You don't need a guide to do this. Download the trail on Maps.me and you'll be fine. It's pretty easy to follow the trail. There is just one trickier part, so make sure you have maps.me. You can also take a guide if you really want. They will probably carry snacks and/or lunch for you and show you something I didn't see?? Who knows! Do you. But definitely worth the hike! It's beautiful!
Written 10 March 2018
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SAUL
Monaco-Ville, Monaco59 contributions
Jan 2021
Big, amazing, very nice... hard to get, go with water food, and sunscreen.... just up hikking, but there is huge... must go...
Written 4 January 2021
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Emil I
Barcelona, Spain6 contributions
Sept 2016 • Friends
We want as a one day trip without a guide. The only thing to keep in mind is to keep right in the middle part of the trek.
Trek is nice and falls are spectacular. Definitely a must in Chapada de Diamantina.
It's possible as a one day trip from Lencois even without guide:
Get the 5 am bus to Palmeiras (10 R$). Arriving take the van to Vale de Capao (15R$). Tell the driver to get off at the trailhead. Walk 200m uphill to trailhead, here wait for the parkoffice to open at 8 am.
The trek should take no more than 6 hours all together, including time at the waterfall.
Getting back you can catch a van from Villa de Capao which is 20 min walk downhill. This will take you back the Palmeiras and from there to Lencois. Bus back will be at 11pm. So use time to chill in Capao.
Alternatively you can try to hitch a ride or ask around.
The easy option is to ask tours coming back is they can take you to Lencois. Bargain for price, but maximum should be 50R$.
This way you can make the trip on 50-75R$ one day from Lencois, easy half the price of a guide.
Trek is nice and falls are spectacular. Definitely a must in Chapada de Diamantina.
It's possible as a one day trip from Lencois even without guide:
Get the 5 am bus to Palmeiras (10 R$). Arriving take the van to Vale de Capao (15R$). Tell the driver to get off at the trailhead. Walk 200m uphill to trailhead, here wait for the parkoffice to open at 8 am.
The trek should take no more than 6 hours all together, including time at the waterfall.
Getting back you can catch a van from Villa de Capao which is 20 min walk downhill. This will take you back the Palmeiras and from there to Lencois. Bus back will be at 11pm. So use time to chill in Capao.
Alternatively you can try to hitch a ride or ask around.
The easy option is to ask tours coming back is they can take you to Lencois. Bargain for price, but maximum should be 50R$.
This way you can make the trip on 50-75R$ one day from Lencois, easy half the price of a guide.
Written 16 September 2016
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pdelannoy
Brussels52 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
The fumaça trail is impressive. Fascinating walk starting with a nice steep hill stretch of 2-3 km and then a long highland walk until reaching a superb canyon and a little disappointing waterfall. The way back is easier but overall a great 5-6 hours of walking.
Written 14 August 2019
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machopicchu
Lima, Peru4 contributions
May 2018 • Family
This is a nice hike in the mountains. We did it with our two kids aged 6 and 9 in about 2 hours one way. You do not need any guide or GPS or any other information to do it once you are at the start of it. There is only one single trail! (Only on the last meters where you can choose the side from which you look down at the waterfall there are several options, but you can see that once you are there). I do not understand the commentaries "difficult hike, take a guide, use maps me"...It is a hike though the mountains and not a stroll through the city. High heels or flip flops are not recommendet, but tennis shoes or sturdy sandals are fine. We also had to wade through a bit of water.
Written 2 May 2018
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MollyJJM
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia110 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
As an occasional hiker this was a very difficult trail. You start out going straight up for about an hour. Then another hour to a very average falls. If you like to hike go for it. If this is your first hike stay home. Make sure you take water and food and money as there are vendors selling water on the trail. Be careful coming down as some of the rocks are very slippery and I watched many people slip and fall. I wore proper hiking boots but many people wore sneakers and even flip flops. The entire trip took about 6 hours. I would not do it again and frankly was not that impressed with the falls.
Written 5 April 2018
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Leti
New York City, NY39 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
I guess I felt a bit disappointed with it because
a) I thought you could bathe in it (silly me) and
b) after such a long walk, it's quite tragic to find it nearly dry (only a little bit of water, not the dramatic falls you'd expect) but then again it was December. Therefore:
1. In December and other hot months, it might be dry.
2. It is free to go, you DONT need a guide. They'll tell you do, you don't - the walk is fine, you'll only get lost if you're dumb.
3. The climb doesn't last for very long (maybe an hour) but it is tough especially in a really hot day so take sunscreen, water and snacks. After the climb, there is a long walk. Takes about 2-3 hours from the very start of the track to the waterfall.
I've seen reviews of people saying it is a quick walk? You're either mad or referring to the fumacinha falls - entirely different place, although I hear that one is tough too.
4. Even if its dry, it's worth it as the things you see on the way are really pretty plus the view up there is pretty amazing. Keep in mind you can't bathe in it duh.
a) I thought you could bathe in it (silly me) and
b) after such a long walk, it's quite tragic to find it nearly dry (only a little bit of water, not the dramatic falls you'd expect) but then again it was December. Therefore:
1. In December and other hot months, it might be dry.
2. It is free to go, you DONT need a guide. They'll tell you do, you don't - the walk is fine, you'll only get lost if you're dumb.
3. The climb doesn't last for very long (maybe an hour) but it is tough especially in a really hot day so take sunscreen, water and snacks. After the climb, there is a long walk. Takes about 2-3 hours from the very start of the track to the waterfall.
I've seen reviews of people saying it is a quick walk? You're either mad or referring to the fumacinha falls - entirely different place, although I hear that one is tough too.
4. Even if its dry, it's worth it as the things you see on the way are really pretty plus the view up there is pretty amazing. Keep in mind you can't bathe in it duh.
Written 15 January 2017
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nightmaar
Bugibba-Malta26 contributions
Jun 2014 • Friends
During our 18 days long Brazil tour for the world cup we've had the chance to visit Chapada Diamantina for 3 days, Fumaca was a one-day trip and it was AMAZING, a must see, a long hike, but totally worth it, the view from the top is incredible and the feeling is amazingly scary and beautiful in the same time :)
One of the most dangerous clips I've ever taken
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ij7419NP_YQ
One of the most dangerous clips I've ever taken
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ij7419NP_YQ
Written 17 July 2014
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embly
Melbourne, Australia52 contributions
We hiked to the top of the plateau where you can view the waterfall from above. It's a long day, 6 km there and 6 back and can be very sunny, take LOTS of water.
The view is absolutely spectacular. To see the waterfall you have to crawl out on your stomach on a ledge that overhangs the canyon. I wouldn't recommend it for anyone suffering a fear of heights or vertigo!
The view is absolutely spectacular. To see the waterfall you have to crawl out on your stomach on a ledge that overhangs the canyon. I wouldn't recommend it for anyone suffering a fear of heights or vertigo!
Written 30 January 2013
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Diana F
Mogi das Cruzes, SP
Quais probrema os amtepassados emfretavam em dias chuvosos ou nubrados
Written 26 July 2018
Desculpe, eu não entendi sua pergunta.
Written 26 July 2018
Boa tarde gostaria de saber se há alguma agência ou guia que faça o passeio para a cachoeira da fumaça e para as grutas. Poderei realizar esses passeios no dia 15 e dia 16 de junho de 2018. Estou sozinho mas topa fazer com grupo.
Written 10 June 2018
Existem várias agências na cidade de Lençóis ou você pode ir até o local por conta e contratar um guia ali na hora.
Written 12 June 2018
Na época de alta estação do ano passado (julho/2017) o preço do guia era entre 90,00 e 120,00. Ele ficava desde a manhã até o final do dia. Se você vai ficar lá por mais de um dia é interessante fazer um pacote de várias trilhas que eles baixam mais. Tive um guia muito bom, o Ítalo (fone/zap 0(75)999090656), ele é credenciado, tem bom conhecimento das trilhas. Espero ter te ajudado.
Written 10 June 2018
Iremos a Chapada em Dezembro: eu, meu marido e nosso filho de 11 meses! Temos experiência em hiking e mochila de transporte adequada! Gostaria de saber se alguém já subiu a fumaça com criança! Sabemos que o aclive é acentuado para subir, mas é possível é viável levar o baby?
Written 12 October 2017
Se vocês já têm experiência, é possível sim. A descida, na verdade, é mais difícil que a subida. O grande problema é o sol, já que a trilha é praticamente toda aberta, é melhor verificar direitinho as condições do tempo, cuidar da hidratação e não abrir mão de um guia, que irá conduzí-los da maneira mais segura possível.
Written 16 October 2017
Olá, ñ, não é proibida, pode se fazer sem um guia, porém a mesma é longa e com vários caminhos secundários que leva a outras trilhas (podendo ficar perdido facilmente).
Não é proibida, mas tem que fazer um cadastro na ONG que atende as trilhas da Fumaça, pra controle da quantia de pessoas que sobem a trilha e quem sobe.
Espero que tenha ajudado.
Written 20 August 2017
slnsantos
Brasilia, DF
Qual a melhor época para ir na cachoeira da fumaça, para ver as águas invertidas???
Written 24 April 2017
Infelizmente com as mudanças climáticas do nosso planeta as chuvas ficaram bastante irregulares. Já visitei a fumaça com água no período de agosto, mas já vi relatos de água tbm em janeiro. Creio que atualmente o turista tem que contar muito com a sorte, mesmo que haja um período dito mais chuvoso. PS: O visual dá trilha e dos mirantes dá cachoeira são lindos mesmo sem água.
Written 25 April 2017
PROCURA RONY GAVIAO. È nativo e conhece tudo por ai. Ele è mestre na copeira regional. Vai encontra lo là no dia da roda que è quinta à noite e domingo pela manha. Mas, todos conhecem ele.
beijao
Written 21 April 2017
A caminhada para conhecer a fumaça por cima , pode ser bacana mas nem perto de fazer a trilha da funaça por baixo , eu fiz com a agência fora datrilha , meus guias eram o Lúcio e o Felipe , Saímos do centro de LEnçois com as mochilas até o VAle do Capão é demais !!!!
Written 31 December 2016
Olá! Estou querendo conhecer a cachoeira da fumaça em breve. Porém estou com receio das condições da estrada entre Palmeiras e o Vale do Capão. Sabem informar a respeito? Irei com carro de passeio.
Written 29 December 2016
Olá Joice! Sem dúvida que a presença de um guia é essencial para vocês aproveitarem bem o passeio. A estrada é tranquila mas o local onde o carro fica estacionado não tem estrutura nenhuma. É confuso e perdemos tempo até arrumar uma vaga. Mas o passeio vale a pena.
Written 30 December 2016
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