Bom Jesus da Lapa is a municipality in Bahia, Brazil located 796 kilometres (495 mi) from the state capital.

[2] The city covers a total area of 4,115.5 square kilometres (1,589.0 sq mi) along the banks of the São Francisco River.

Bom Jesus da Lapa is distinguished by other cities in the region by its Gothic style wall and nearby caves.

Bom Jesus da Lapa has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen: BSh) characterized by high temperatures throughout the year.

The city experiences a distinct dry season from May to September, with minimal rainfall during these months.