Minas Gerais district, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Places to visit near Ipaba

Ipaba is a town in Minas Gerais district, Minas Gerais, Brazil, home to about 15,970 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 55 churches, 17 waterfalls, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 parks. The must-see places are Paróquia São Sebastião (76 km) and Catedral de Santo Antônio (100 km).

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

Ipaba at a glance

Location
Minas Gerais district, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Population
about 15,970
Coordinates
19.4136° S, 42.4194° W
Places within 50 km
110
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 churches and parks

Top places to visit near Ipaba

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ipaba: 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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Churches near Ipaba

61 churches within 100 km of Ipaba. The closest is Capela São Sebastião (1 km); the best-known is Santuario Senhor Do Bonfim (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Ipaba

44 waterfalls within 100 km of Ipaba. The closest is Clube Parque Das Cachoeiras (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ipaba

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ipaba. The closest is Serra Do Rio Branco (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Ipaba

19 parks within 100 km of Ipaba. The closest is Faisão Resort Acqua Park (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ipaba

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ipaba. The closest is Lagoa Taquaruçu (4 km); the best-known is Lagoa Santa Clare (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Ipaba

8 museums within 100 km of Ipaba. The closest is Estação Memória Zeza Souto (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ipaba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ipaba
  2. 17 km Clube Parque Das Cachoeiras · waterfall, Região Metropolitana do Vale do Aço
  3. 2 km Ipatinga Science Park · museum, Região Metropolitana do Vale do Aço
  4. 3 km Estação Memória Zeza Souto · museum, Região Metropolitana do Vale do Aço
  5. 14 km Lagoa Santa Clare · lake, Minas Gerais
  6. 24 km Serra Do Rio Branco · viewpoint, Minas Gerais
  7. 18 km Back to Ipaba

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How to reach Ipaba

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    Within 15 km of Ipaba

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ipaba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5561Capela São Sebastião (1 km)
    Waterfalls1744Clube Parque Das Cachoeiras (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints527Serra Do Rio Branco (18 km)
    Parks1419Faisão Resort Acqua Park (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs69Lagoa Taquaruçu (4 km)
    Museums68Estação Memória Zeza Souto (16 km)
    Forts & heritage38Terra Mãe Monument (31 km)
    Beaches & coast23Moda e Praia (16 km)
    Buddhist sites11Monastery of the Holy Trinity (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Parque Estadual Do Rio Doce (38 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Araujos Island (98 km)
    Other attractions01Nossa Senhora Das Graças (98 km)

    Ipaba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ipaba?

    Lagoa Santa Clare (lake, about 12 km), Estação Memória Zeza Souto (museum, about 16 km), Clube Parque Das Cachoeiras (waterfall, about 17 km), Serra Do Rio Branco (viewpoint, about 18 km), Ipatinga Science Park (museum, about 19 km), Cachoeira Boa Vista Ipoema-MG (waterfall, about 19 km).

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

    110 places on Spotwander: 55 churches, 17 waterfalls, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 parks, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Ipaba?

    Capela São Sebastião, about 1 km by road; Igreja Batista Nacional Shallom de Ipaba MG (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Ipaba?

    Clube Parque Das Cachoeiras, about 17 km by road; Cachoeira Boa Vista Ipoema-MG (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ipaba?

    Serra Do Rio Branco, about 18 km by road; Pedra da Penha (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ipaba?

    Start in Ipaba, visit Clube Parque Das Cachoeiras, then Ipatinga Science Park, then Estação Memória Zeza Souto, then Lagoa Santa Clare, then Serra Do Rio Branco, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ipaba?

    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 churches and parks.

    Towns near Ipaba

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