Cachoeira do Mosquito and Poço do Diabo: tour guide

Cachoeira do Mosquito and Poço do Diabo make up one of the most enjoyable waterfall days in Chapada Diamantina. In a single outing you visit a fall of about 50 meters with several swimming spots, then walk along the Mucugezinho River to a dark pool framed by rock walls. It is a moderate day with plenty of time in the water.

In this article

• Cachoeira do Mosquito
• Poço do Diabo and the Mucugezinho River
• What the day is like
• Tips and precautions

Cachoeira do Mosquito

The waterfall is on Fazenda dos Impossíveis. Its name honors the tiny diamonds found there during the mining era, which miners called “mosquitos”. The fall is about 50 meters high and forms pools and small rock beaches, with swimming spots of different depths.

Poço do Diabo and the Mucugezinho River

After Mosquito, we head to the Mucugezinho River and walk along its banks to the Poço do Diabo waterfall. The water is dark, typical of Chapada’s rivers, and the pool is wide, surrounded by rocks and vegetation. It is a perfect spot for one last swim before returning to Lençóis.

What the day is like

• Departure and return: from Lençóis in the morning, back in the late afternoon.
• Meals: lunch included, with home-style regional food.
• Level: moderate, with walks on natural terrain and rocks.
• Transport: comfortable vehicles, with 4x4 stretches when needed.

This outing is part of several itineraries, such as 4 Days Classic, 4 Days South of the Park and 7 Days Classic.

Tips and precautions

• Wet rocks are slippery; walk carefully and wear shoes with grip.
• Follow your guide’s advice on swimming spots and pool depth.
• Bring swimwear, a towel and a dry change of clothes.
• In the rainy season, water volume and force increase. See the rainy-season precautions.

Want to discover other falls in the region? See our guide to the waterfalls of Chapada Diamantina.