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Paddling near Barreiras, Bahia


Barreiras sits in the cerrado of western Bahia, where the Rio das Barreiras and nearby tributaries cut through the plateau landscape. The area's rivers are the focus for local paddlers, with the Rio das Barreiras being the marquee water for kayaking, canoeing, and SUP in the region.

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