The Chapada Diamantina is a relatively economical destination for Brazil — reference budget of €70 per person per day corresponds to comfortable stay in pousada + meals + guided excursions. Accommodation (40-50% of budget): hostels €15-30/night (dorm €12-15, room €25-40), modest pousadas €30-60/night, charming pousadas €60-150/night (Pousada Casa da Hélia, Vila Velha), high-end boutique-pousadas €150-300/night (Vila Serrano, Canto das Águas). Vale do Capão: very economical (Pousada Pé no Mato €20-40/night, camping €10). Food (15-20% of budget): kilo restaurants (self-service) €5-10/meal, popular restaurants €10-15/person, pousada restaurants €15-25/person, gourmet €30-50 (Vila Serrano, Cozinha Aberta). Activities and guides (25-35% of budget): ICMBio-certified guide mandatory for most sites (€30-80/day by site), Poço Encantado + Poço Azul tour €50-80/person, guided Cachoeira da Fumaça €30-50, Pati Valley 3-day all-inclusive €200-300/person, Travessia Diamantina 5-day €400-600. Transport: Salvador-Lençóis flight €100-200 return, Salvador-Lençóis bus 80-120 BRL return (€14-20), private transfer 1,500-2,500 BRL for 4 people (€250-420), local taxi €5-15. Saving tip: book group excursions directly with Lençóis agencies (30-50% cheaper than via pousada).
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