Ribeirão do Meio is a popular natural attraction located just 3. 5 km from the town of Lençóis, in the Chapada Diamantina region of Bahia.

The site sits along the Rio Ribeirão and is best known for its smooth rock formation that acts as a natural waterslide, funneling visitors into a large swimming pool below.

The trail from Lençóis is easy, taking roughly 40 minutes each way, with a round trip typically completed in three to four hours. The site draws both locals and tourists, many of whom combine the visit with a hike toward the Cachoeira do Sossego.

Along the same trail, Ribeirão de Cima offers smaller pools and quieter surroundings, while Ribeirão do Meio remains the livelier and more visited of the two. The natural slide is the undisputed highlight — smooth, fast, and entirely free to use.