The ancient town of the Xique-Xique of Igatu is the main historical reference on the diamond cycle in the State of Bahia, since the place survived the drive from splendor in the XIX century to decadence in the XX century, when most of the houses were left. Xique-Xique of Igatu became for decades a phantom town.

Today it stands out for his ruins of houses from stones, some reconstituted, giving a special air to the village where diggings revealed bottles of medicines for venereal diseases, probably used by the regular visitors of famous nighthouses during the diamond years, with imported delights to attend the miners.
The main attraction today is the small old town itself, with its stone houses and streets paved with the same material, stuck amid mountain ranges.
It is possible to arrive at Igatu going from Andaraí, crossing the ancient road, driving seven kilometers up on the hills, on an ancient stone paved road. You can also go from Mucugê, taking BA-142 and then geting out to a small non-paved road.
The small old town have very little infrastructure, but you will certainly find shelter and food. From Igatu some itineraries of ecotourism are organized, as the tracks to the ruins and to Andaraí and to Mucugê.