Minas Gerais district, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Places to visit near Araxá

Araxá is a town in Minas Gerais district, Minas Gerais, Brazil, home to about 82,595 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit — 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 parks, 23 churches and 2 waterfalls. The closest is Santuário de São Domingos de Gusmão (1 km).

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Araxá, Minas Gerais
Araxá, Minas Gerais district, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Araxá at a glance

Location
Minas Gerais district, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Population
about 82,595
Coordinates
19.5933° S, 46.9406° W
Places within 50 km
71
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Araxá

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Araxá: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Araxá

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Araxá. The closest is Horizonte Perdido (3 km); the best-known is Serra Do Monte Alto (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Araxá

42 parks within 100 km of Araxá. The closest is Praça São Domingos (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Araxá

40 churches within 100 km of Araxá. The closest is Santuário de São Domingos de Gusmão (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Araxá

23 waterfalls within 100 km of Araxá. The closest is Cachoeira Do Entrecosto (3 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Araxá

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Araxá. The closest is Riviera Do Lago (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Araxá

7 museums within 100 km of Araxá. The closest is Image and Sound Museum (1 km); the best-known is Calmon Barreto Museum (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Araxá

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Araxá
  2. 17 km Serra Do Monte Alto · viewpoint, Minas Gerais
  3. 12 km Capela Do Barreiro (Fechada) · heritage site, Minas Gerais
  4. 7 km Calmon Barreto Museum · museum, Minas Gerais
  5. 1 km Museu Municipal Dona Beja · museum, Minas Gerais
  6. 2 km Cachoeira Do Entrecosto · waterfall, Minas Gerais
  7. 3 km Back to Araxá

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From travellers near Araxá

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How to reach Araxá

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    Within 15 km of Araxá

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Araxá by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints946Horizonte Perdido (3 km)
    Parks1842Praça São Domingos (1 km)
    Churches2340Santuário de São Domingos de Gusmão (1 km)
    Waterfalls223Cachoeira Do Entrecosto (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs38Riviera Do Lago (3 km)
    Museums67Image and Sound Museum (1 km)
    Beaches & coast35Praia de Aruoca (1 km)
    Other attractions45Estátua Do Cristo (2 km)
    Forts & heritage13Capela Do Barreiro (Fechada) (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Ilha Dos Amores (8 km)
    Caves01Gruta Dos Palhares (83 km)

    Araxá: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Araxá?

    Calmon Barreto Museum (museum, about 1 km), Museu Municipal Dona Beja (museum, about 1 km), Cachoeira Do Entrecosto (waterfall, about 3 km), Capela Do Barreiro (Fechada) (heritage site, about 7 km), Serra Do Monte Alto (viewpoint, about 17 km), Serra Quilombo (viewpoint, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Araxá?

    71 places on Spotwander: 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 parks, 23 churches, 2 waterfalls, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Araxá?

    Horizonte Perdido, about 3 km by road; Morro Do Forno (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Araxá?

    Praça São Domingos, about 1 km by road; Praça Dom Bosco (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Araxá?

    Santuário de São Domingos de Gusmão, about 1 km by road; Paróquia Salesiana (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Araxá?

    Start in Araxá, visit Serra Do Monte Alto, then Capela Do Barreiro (Fechada), then Calmon Barreto Museum, then Museu Municipal Dona Beja, then Cachoeira Do Entrecosto, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Araxá?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Araxá

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Araxá’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Araxá on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.