Gruta do Lapão
One of South America’s largest quartzite caves, reached on foot from Lençóis, with vast chambers and skylights.
Gruta do Lapão lies about 3 km north of Lençóis. It is one of the largest quartzite (sandstone) caves in South America, about 1 km long, with a huge entrance and wide inner chambers lit by skylights. The walk from town takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. The cave has no lighting, so you must go with a guide carrying a headlamp. You can walk back to town from the exit, and the whole trip takes about 4 hours. The route is simple but involves some climbing, so wear non-slip shoes. The guide fee is about 100 to 150 reais.
Opening hours
Daytime (guide required)
Nearby sights
- Serrano & Cachoeira da Primavera
- Lençóis Historic Center
- Ribeirão do Meio
- Cachoeira do Sossego
- Cachoeira da Fumaça
- Poço do Diabo
- Morrão
- Morro do Pai Inácio