The Top 6 Caves in Bahia
Looking to visit a cave in Bahia on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Bahia’s 6
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
Last updated: November 19, 2025
Gruta da Lapa
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Gruta da Lapa is an 850m long cave formed by an underground river. You can see impressive stalagmites and stalactites. Can only be visited with a guide. If you do …
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Gruta da Pratinha + Blue Cave
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Gruta da Pratinha and the Blue Grotto are located on private property. Entrance to the Pratinha Farm costs 40 real per person. The blue cave is best visited when the …
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Colored Sands Hall
Highlight • Natural Monument
The floor of the Colored Sand Rooms (Salões de Areias Coloridas) is covered with various shades of sand. The sand is also sold there in bottles as souvenirs. It's very …
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Gruta do Lapão
Highlight • Cave
Way to Gruta do Lapao. To get to the cave entrance, you have to climb down the narrow path between the rocks above the cave. After about 25 minutes you …
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Poço Azul
Highlight • Cave
Here you can swim in the blue water. You should book a ticket in advance for a specific time. Before swimming, you must shower to keep the water in the …
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Poço Encantado
Highlight • Cave
You can't swim in Poco Encantado. There's only a 40-minute tour, during which the guide tells a bit about the history and you can have your photo taken with him …
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