Minas Gerais district, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Places to visit near Itabirito

Itabirito is a town in Minas Gerais district, Minas Gerais, Brazil, home to about 39,452 people. Within 50 km by road there are 213 places to visit — 59 waterfalls, 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 forts & heritage and 26 museums. The must-see places are Praça Do Centenário (1 km), Basílica Do Senhor Bom Jesus de Matozinhos (36 km) and Igreja de São Francisco de Paula (42 km).

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

Itabirito at a glance

Location
Minas Gerais district, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Population
about 39,452
Coordinates
20.2533° S, 43.8014° W
Places within 50 km
213 (24 must-see)
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 museums

Top places to visit near Itabirito

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Waterfalls near Itabirito

65 waterfalls within 100 km of Itabirito. The closest is Cachoeira Cascalhos (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Itabirito

53 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Itabirito. The closest is Pico Do Itabirito (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Itabirito

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Itabirito. The closest is Ruinas Casa da Moeda Velha (24 km); the best-known is Palácio Das Mangabeiras (Corrigir Foto) (44 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Itabirito

34 museums within 100 km of Itabirito. The closest is Jeca Tatu (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Itabirito

27 churches within 100 km of Itabirito. The closest is Capela de São Sebastião (33 km); the best-known is Basílica Do Senhor Bom Jesus de Matozinhos (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Itabirito

17 parks within 100 km of Itabirito. The closest is Praça Do Centenário (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Itabirito

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Itabirito
  2. 5 km Jeca Tatu · museum, Minas Gerais
  3. 5 km Cachoeira Cascalhos · waterfall, Minas Gerais
  4. 9 km Lagoinha · lake, Minas Gerais
  5. 2 km Pico Do Itabirito · viewpoint, Minas Gerais
  6. 9 km Praça Do Centenário · park, Minas Gerais
  7. 0 km Back to Itabirito

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Itabirito by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls5965Cachoeira Cascalhos (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints5153Pico Do Itabirito (9 km)
    Forts & heritage3336Ruinas Casa da Moeda Velha (24 km)
    Museums2634Jeca Tatu (5 km)
    Churches1527Capela de São Sebastião (33 km)
    Parks1417Praça Do Centenário (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs88Lagoinha (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Serra Do Gandarela National Park (27 km)
    Caves23Caverna SMS-029 (35 km)
    Other attractions33Ouro Preto (43 km)

    Itabirito: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Itabirito?

    Praça Do Centenário (park, about 1 km), Cachoeira Cascalhos (waterfall, about 1 km), Jeca Tatu (museum, about 5 km), Pico Do Itabirito (viewpoint, about 9 km), Lagoinha (lake, about 9 km), Cachoeira Cruzado, Itabirito, Minas Gerais, Brasil (waterfall, about 13 km).

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

    213 places on Spotwander: 59 waterfalls, 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 forts & heritage, 26 museums, 15 churches.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Itabirito?

    Cachoeira Cascalhos, about 1 km by road; Cachoeira Cruzado, Itabirito, Minas Gerais, Brasil (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Itabirito?

    Pico Do Itabirito, about 9 km by road; Serra Das Serrinhas (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Itabirito?

    Ruinas Casa da Moeda Velha, about 24 km by road; Fazenda Dos Martins (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Itabirito?

    Start in Itabirito, visit Jeca Tatu, then Cachoeira Cascalhos, then Lagoinha, then Pico Do Itabirito, then Praça Do Centenário, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Itabirito?

    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 museums.

    Towns near Itabirito

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