Trekking in Vale do Pati may seem lengthy, but all the effort is rewarded with the view and people we find on the way. The hospitality, besides the waterfalls and natural pools connected by trails opened by miners, is part of the rewards.
When I did the Pati Valley trail, at Chapada Diamantina, we stayed in native houses for some nights. One of these places was from Dona Raquel, a house made of mud and with sand floor, but we were received with such dedication that made us feel like home.