Refugio na Serra

Located in Mucugê, one of the most picturesque towns in Chapada Diamantina, Refugio na Serra boutique hotel is surrounded by gardens and mountain views. The hotel is small and quiet, with just 13 rooms, including several suites and three standalone bungalows. Most of the suites have balconies with hammocks overlooking the verdant Serra do Sincorá mountain range, while the bungalows are tucked into the gardens for extra privacy.

Dining is a central part of a stay here. At Restaurante Paraguassu, Chef André Chequer draws on regional ingredients from Bahia and further afield in Brazil to create menus that range from octopus rice and slow-cooked lamb to Amazonian pirarucu, a freshwater fish, and regional cheeses. The hotel’s signature Conexões experience pairs a multi-course tasting menu with stories and ingredients from Chapada Diamantina. You may also opt to have a candlelit private dinner or a picnic surrounded by the landscapes of the national park.

Refugio na Serra works well as a base for exploring the region, with hiking and excursions to local waterfalls, such as Cachoeira do Buracão, Cachoeira da Fumaça and Poço Azul, a cave pool known for its intensely blue water. You can also visit the sandstone caves of Gruta da Lapa Doce and Pratinha easily from here. At the hotel, yoga classes, massage treatments, a Jacuzzi and sauna, and evenings around the fire pit all make Refugio na Serra a relaxing luxury hotel in Chapada Diamantina.