Minas Gerais district, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Places to visit near Formiga

Formiga is a town in Minas Gerais district, Minas Gerais, Brazil, home to about 56,404 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 27 waterfalls, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 10 parks. The must-see place is Catedral Do Divino Espírito Santo (84 km).

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

Formiga at a glance

Location
Minas Gerais district, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Population
about 56,404
Coordinates
20.4644° S, 45.4264° W
Places within 50 km
63
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Formiga

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Formiga: 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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Waterfalls near Formiga

66 waterfalls within 100 km of Formiga. The closest is Cachoeira da Cerâmica (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Formiga

61 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Formiga. The closest is Serra Do Lobo (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Formiga

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Formiga. The closest is Lago de Furnas (1 km); the best-known is Lagoa Dos Tabuões (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Formiga

10 parks within 100 km of Formiga. The closest is Praça Olegário Maciel (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Formiga

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Formiga. The closest is Antiga Estação (62 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Formiga

7 churches within 100 km of Formiga. The closest is Igreja São Vicente Férrer (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Formiga

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Formiga
  2. 5 km Cachoeira da Cerâmica · waterfall, Minas Gerais
  3. 9 km Cachoeira Do Morro Das Pedras · waterfall, Minas Gerais
  4. 5 km Cachoeira Do Olegário · waterfall, Minas Gerais
  5. 7 km Cachoeira Do Areião · waterfall, Minas Gerais
  6. 4 km Cachoeira de Padre Trindade · waterfall, Minas Gerais
  7. 6 km Back to Formiga

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    Within 15 km of Formiga

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Formiga by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls2766Cachoeira da Cerâmica (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1061Serra Do Lobo (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs418Lago de Furnas (1 km)
    Parks1010Praça Olegário Maciel (1 km)
    Forts & heritage010Antiga Estação (62 km)
    Churches47Igreja São Vicente Férrer (1 km)
    Caves55Gruta Do Mastodonte (27 km)
    Museums24Museu de História Francisco Fonseca (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Rio Jacaré (78 km)
    Beaches & coast11Praia Do Mangueirao (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Parque Estadual da Serra da Boa Esperança (75 km)

    Formiga: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Formiga?

    Cachoeira da Cerâmica (waterfall, about 5 km), Cachoeira de Padre Trindade (waterfall, about 6 km), Cachoeira Do Areião (waterfall, about 9 km), Cachoeira Do Morro Das Pedras (waterfall, about 11 km), Cachoeira Do Olegário (waterfall, about 12 km), Serra Do Lobo (viewpoint, about 13 km).

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

    63 places on Spotwander: 27 waterfalls, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 parks, 4 churches.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Formiga?

    Cachoeira da Cerâmica, about 5 km by road; Cachoeira de Padre Trindade (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Formiga?

    Serra Do Lobo, about 13 km by road; Serra Capão (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Formiga?

    Lago de Furnas, about 1 km by road; Lagoa Dos Tabuões (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Formiga?

    Start in Formiga, visit Cachoeira da Cerâmica, then Cachoeira Do Morro Das Pedras, then Cachoeira Do Olegário, then Cachoeira Do Areião, then Cachoeira de Padre Trindade, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Formiga?

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

    Towns near Formiga

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