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There are no tours listed for Serra do Gentio yet. These attractions in the same area have local guides on Vivai.
Serra do Gentio
Serra do Gentio, in Piatã (Bahia), holds prehistoric rock paintings in yellow and red, showing scenes from the life of early peoples.
At Serra do Gentio, in Piatã, the rock walls hold prehistoric drawings made in shades of yellow and red. The figures, estimated to be between 10,000 and 12,000 years old, depict scenes from the life of early peoples.
The drive from Piatã takes around 25 minutes. On site, a visit usually lasts about 40 minutes, with light physical effort, which makes it workable for anyone who would rather skip a long walk.
There is no entrance fee. Even so, going with a guide is worth it: much of what the paintings tell only comes through when someone explains the historical context behind the lines.
Piatã sits in the Seabra microregion. In the same municipality, the Vivai catalogue also lists Cachoeira do Cochó, Serra da Tromba, Garimpo da Mutuca and the Piatã to Catolés crossing.