Minas Gerais district, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Places to visit near Congonhas

Congonhas is a town in Minas Gerais district, Minas Gerais, Brazil, home to about 48,819 people. Within 50 km by road there are 99 places to visit — 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 waterfalls, 17 forts & heritage and 8 museums. The must-see places are Basílica Do Senhor Bom Jesus de Matozinhos (1 km), Praça Do Centenário (36 km) and Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora da Pilar (49 km).

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

Congonhas at a glance

Location
Minas Gerais district, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Population
about 48,819
Coordinates
20.5053° S, 43.8588° W
Places within 50 km
99 (8 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 museums

Top places to visit near Congonhas

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

76 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Congonhas. The closest is Serra da Bandeira (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Congonhas

75 waterfalls within 100 km of Congonhas. The closest is Cachoeira De Congonhas Do Campo (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Congonhas

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Congonhas. The closest is Secretaria Do Jubileu (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Congonhas

25 museums within 100 km of Congonhas. The closest is Museu de Congonhas (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Congonhas

24 churches within 100 km of Congonhas. The closest is Basílica Do Senhor Bom Jesus de Matozinhos (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Congonhas

10 parks within 100 km of Congonhas. The closest is Praça Do Centenário (36 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Congonhas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 9 km on the road.

  1. Start in Congonhas
  2. 1 km Cachoeira De Congonhas Do Campo · waterfall, Minas Gerais
  3. 3 km Parque Das Cachoeiras · waterfall, Minas Gerais
  4. 3 km Museu de Congonhas · museum, Minas Gerais
  5. 1 km Secretaria Do Jubileu · heritage site, Minas Gerais
  6. 1 km Basílica Do Senhor Bom Jesus de Matozinhos · church, Minas Gerais
  7. 0 km Back to Congonhas

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Congonhas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2376Serra da Bandeira (12 km)
    Waterfalls3375Cachoeira De Congonhas Do Campo (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1730Secretaria Do Jubileu (1 km)
    Museums825Museu de Congonhas (1 km)
    Churches824Basílica Do Senhor Bom Jesus de Matozinhos (1 km)
    Parks210Praça Do Centenário (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs56Represa (11 km)
    Caves14Caverna SMS-029 (38 km)
    Other attractions23Casa Dos Inconfidentes (48 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Parque Estadual Do Itacolomi (54 km)

    Congonhas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Congonhas?

    Basílica Do Senhor Bom Jesus de Matozinhos (church, about 1 km), Museu de Congonhas (museum, about 1 km), Secretaria Do Jubileu (heritage site, about 1 km), Cachoeira De Congonhas Do Campo (waterfall, about 1 km), Parque Das Cachoeiras (waterfall, about 3 km), Parque Ecológico da Cachoeira (waterfall, about 6 km).

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

    99 places on Spotwander: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 waterfalls, 17 forts & heritage, 8 museums, 8 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Congonhas?

    Serra da Bandeira, about 12 km by road; Serra Do Esmeril (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Congonhas?

    Cachoeira De Congonhas Do Campo, about 1 km by road; Parque Das Cachoeiras (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Congonhas?

    Secretaria Do Jubileu, about 1 km by road; Monumento Ao Trabalhador (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Congonhas?

    Start in Congonhas, visit Cachoeira De Congonhas Do Campo, then Parque Das Cachoeiras, then Museu de Congonhas, then Secretaria Do Jubileu, then Basílica Do Senhor Bom Jesus de Matozinhos, and drive back — about 9 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Congonhas?

    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 museums.

    Towns near Congonhas

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