The city of Lençóis, known for its colonial architecture that witnesses the opulence of the barons during the Diamond Cycle, had a population of 25,000 inhabitants and was the capital of “Das Lavras Diamantinas.”

The trekking route in the Vale do Pati won the award for the best route in Brazil. The award was granted by the Ministry of Tourism in 2010.

Pico do Barbado is the highest peak in northeastern Brazil, reaching 2,033 meters above sea level. It is located between the municipalities of Rio de Contas and Abaíra.

Lençóis in Chapada Diamantina was the world’s largest diamond producer. It even had a French consulate to facilitate trade with that country, offering diamonds and receiving luxury goods.

The Panama Canal, the subways of Buenos Aires, New York, and Paris were constructed using diamonds cut in the Chapada Diamantina.

Jarê is a religious practice of African origin present exclusively in the Chapada Diamantina region.

The city of Lençóis was the residence of Horácio de Matos, the last and greatest leader of the “jagunços” (armed men), and even the government of Epitácio Pessoa was forced to sign a peace agreement with him. The Prestes Column had to leave the country after invading his territory.