HISTORIC CITY TOUR
Getting to Know Lençóis – Concierge: Dida Murta
A welcome gift from Hotel Canto das Águas, the tour begins with a gentle walk from the hotel, leading guests through the preserved atmosphere of Lençóis' historic center, a property protected by IPHAN. Among stone bridges, centuries-old churches, and colonial mansions, the city reveals its subtle beauty, a heritage marked by the diamond rush and the delicate rhythm of daily life in Bahia.
Guided in Portuguese, French, or English by our concierge, the tour highlights nuances that often go unnoticed: architectural symbols, local traditions, silent narratives etched into the stone streets, and the cultural markets that shape Lençóis' history and present.
Approximate duration: 1 hour.
Finally, you are invited to continue exploring the center at your own pace, with lightness, calmness, and an attentive eye.
Birdwatching
Bird Watching - Biologist Cristiane Prates
Chapada Diamantina offers one of the country's most relevant settings for observing endemic birds.
We set out at dawn towards the Three Brothers and Pai Inácio Hill, where daylight reveals ideal habitats for rare local fauna species.
The highlight of the experience is the Red-collared Emerald (Augastes lumachella), known as Gravatinha, an endemic species and symbol of Chapada Diamantina, highly valued by professional birdwatchers.
During the route, it is also possible to record other species of ornithological interest, such as:
Sincorá antwren (Formicivora grantsaui)
• Long-tailed marsh tyrant (Embernagra longicauda)
A technical, precise, and extremely enriching output for those looking to expand their list of sightings in conservation areas within the National Park.
And for those who have never held binoculars before? That's also an experience of discovery. Even beginners are guided sensitively, transforming the first sighting into a moment of genuine connection with nature.
Easy access trail 40 minutes each way (1 hour 20 minutes round trip).
Car mileage 30 minutes each way (1 hour round trip).
Departure at 5:30 AM. Return around 8:30 AM.
Optional extra: visit to the Campos de São João artisanal confectionery factory.
Ceramic
Ceramics Workshop – Ceramicist Silvia Lopes
Art: emotional stimulus and well-being.
In the cozy studio of visual artist Silvia Lopes, clay modeling becomes an invitation to creativity and relaxation. In this hands-on workshop, you will create unique pieces, learn artisanal ceramic techniques, and experience the sensory pleasure of “getting your hands dirty,” in an environment filled with aromatherapy and emotional stimulation.
About the Artist: Silvia Lopes is one of Bahia's most unique artists. A graduate in Visual Arts from UFBA (1983), she was mentored by Ana Maria Tavares and Nazaré Pacheco at MUBE (1997–1998) and has an extensive history of solo and collective exhibitions. Currently based in Lençóis, she produces mandalas, sculptures, functional art, and original pieces that reflect her sensitive and contemporary research.
Workshop duration
1st period: modeling
2 periods: modeling + finishing
3 periods: modeling + finishing + overnight drying + painting
A profound artistic experience, perfect for those who wish to integrate travel, creation, and well-being in the heart of Chapada Diamantina.
The experience will be carefully organized by our Concierge.
If you wish to experience it, simply inform us at the time of booking. Our Concierge will contact you to arrange schedules, details, and anything else necessary for a personalized and seamless immersion.
Jare - African Heritage of the Chapada Diamantina
Ancestral Culture of Lençóis
Lençóis reveals a unique intangible richness: the terreiros of Jarê, an Afro-Brazilian tradition that developed in a unique way in the Chapada Diamantina.
The guided tour of these spaces offers a rare anthropological immersion, an encounter with rituals, symbols, and narratives that express centuries of cultural resistance and community spirituality.
It is a sophisticated and profoundly human experience, inviting the traveler to understand the region not only through its nature, but through the living force of its history.
Easy access trail: 50 minutes each way (1:40 hour round trip).
Car travel: 15 minutes each way, approximately 30 minutes round trip.
Departures and returns depend on the terreiro calendar and the festivals.
The experience will be carefully organized by our Concierge.
If you wish to experience it, simply inform us at the time of booking. Our Concierge will contact you to arrange schedules, details, and anything else necessary for a personalized and seamless immersion.
Yoga
Yoga Experience
In Lençóis, the practice of yoga extends beyond the mat. Here, each session is guided by the rhythm of nature, the sound of the stream, the light filtering through the trees, the silence that invites presence.
At Canto dos 8 Cantos, well-being unfolds in multiple possibilities, from gentle practices at dawn to longer and deeper experiences.
Classes can take place in the hotel's private and peaceful spaces, in complete privacy, or transform into immersive experiences: yoga on scenic overlooks, meditative hikes, guided breathing sessions in front of landscapes that inspire stillness and contemplation. To complement this journey, we also offer therapeutic massages and body rituals, strengthening the balance between mind, body, and environment.
Each experience is personalized, adapted to the guest's time and desires—whether for a brief reunion or a prolonged immersion dedicated to deep rest.
An invitation to slow down, breathe, and allow the Chapada Diamantina to reveal itself to you.
The experience will be carefully organized by our Concierge.
If you wish to experience it, simply inform us at the time of booking. Our Concierge will contact you to arrange schedules, details, and anything else necessary for a personalized and seamless immersion.
CAPOEIRA - EXPERIENCE OF BODY, CULTURE, AND FREEDOM
Ancestral Culture of Afro-Brazilian Resistance
In Lençóis, capoeira takes on a special meaning: practiced outdoors, between African roots and the landscapes of Chapada Diamantina, it transforms into a deep cultural experience accessible to all levels.
Guests can participate in private or small group classes, led by local masters who preserve the tradition, rhythm, and philosophy of this Brazilian heritage.
The encounters combine movement, musicality, and history, always with the gentleness and respect that characterize the hospitality of the region.
An opportunity to experience capoeira authentically, elegantly, and safely, bringing the traveler closer to the Afro-Brazilian soul that shapes Lençóis.
The experience will be carefully organized by our Concierge.
If you wish to experience it, simply inform us at the time of booking. Our Concierge will contact you to arrange schedules, details, and anything else necessary for a personalized and seamless immersion.
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