Minas Gerais district, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Places to visit near Capitólio

Capitólio is a town in Minas Gerais district, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Within 50 km by road there are 69 places to visit — 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 waterfalls, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 caves. The must-see places are Furnas Reservoir (28 km) and Serra da Canastra National Park (78 km).

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

Capitólio at a glance

Location
Minas Gerais district, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Coordinates
20.6153° S, 46.0500° W
Places within 50 km
69 (1 must-see)
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 caves

Top places to visit near Capitólio

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Capitólio: 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 Capitólio

97 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Capitólio. The closest is Serra Morro Do Chapéu (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Capitólio

86 waterfalls within 100 km of Capitólio. The closest is Cachoeira Do Ambrósio (4 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Capitólio

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Capitólio. The closest is Furnas Reservoir (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Capitólio

5 caves within 100 km of Capitólio. The closest is Gruta Santuário (45 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Capitólio

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Capitólio. The closest is Parque Estadual da Serra da Boa Esperança (69 km); the best-known is Serra da Canastra National Park (78 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Capitólio

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Capitólio
  2. 7 km Cachoeira Do Sossego · waterfall, São Paulo
  3. 3 km Cachoeira Do Ambrósio · waterfall, Minas Gerais
  4. 2 km Serra Morro Do Chapéu · viewpoint, Minas Gerais
  5. 1 km Cachoeira Do Diquinho · waterfall, Minas Gerais
  6. 8 km Cachoeira Água Limpa · waterfall, Minas Gerais
  7. 6 km Back to Capitólio

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From travellers near Capitólio

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    All places near Capitólio by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Capitólio by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3497Serra Morro Do Chapéu (4 km)
    Waterfalls3186Cachoeira Do Ambrósio (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs316Furnas Reservoir (28 km)
    Caves15Gruta Santuário (45 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Parque Estadual da Serra da Boa Esperança (69 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Chapada Island (64 km)
    Churches01Santuário da Penha (75 km)
    Museums01Museu Histórico Municipal de Cristais (78 km)
    Forts & heritage01Barbearia Do Jacaré (84 km)

    Capitólio: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Capitólio?

    Serra Morro Do Chapéu (viewpoint, about 4 km), Cachoeira Do Ambrósio (waterfall, about 4 km), Cachoeira Do Diquinho (waterfall, about 4 km), Cachoeira Água Limpa (waterfall, about 6 km), Cachoeira Do Sossego (waterfall, about 7 km), Serra da Água Limpa (viewpoint, about 7 km).

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

    69 places on Spotwander: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 waterfalls, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Capitólio?

    Serra Morro Do Chapéu, about 4 km by road; Serra da Água Limpa (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Capitólio?

    Cachoeira Do Ambrósio, about 4 km by road; Cachoeira Do Diquinho (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Capitólio?

    Furnas Reservoir, about 28 km by road; Reprêsa de Furnas (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Capitólio?

    Start in Capitólio, visit Cachoeira Do Sossego, then Cachoeira Do Ambrósio, then Serra Morro Do Chapéu, then Cachoeira Do Diquinho, then Cachoeira Água Limpa, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Capitólio?

    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 caves.

    Towns near Capitólio

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