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Itatiaia

Itatiaia is a town in Rio de Janeiro district, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil of about 12,571 people. Within 50 km by road there are 128 places to visit: 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 waterfalls and 7 churches. The must-see places are Cachoeira Do Conora, Cachoeira da Fumaça and Pharmácia Popular.

22.4961° S, 44.5633° WPop. 12,571

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Within 30 km59 places
Within 50 km128
Must-see18
Notable221
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Itatiaia

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:33 pm

62 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Itatiaia
  2. Lagoa Azulnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Serra Do Palmitalviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Cachoeira Do Conorawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Represa Do Bonitolake · 45 min
  6. Parque de Lazer da Nova Alegrianature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Itatiaia
Today’s loopItatiaiaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Itatiaia?

Igreja Batista de Itatiaia (church, about 1 km), Matriz de São José (church, about 1 km), Cachoeira Dos Macacos (waterfall, about 1 km), Cachoeira Do Conora (waterfall, about 23 km), Represa Do Bonito (lake, about 6 km), Parque de Lazer da Nova Alegria (nature spot, about 9 km).

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

128 places on Spotwander: 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 waterfalls, 7 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Itatiaia?

Serra Do Palmital, about 10 km by road; Mirante Das Agulhas (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Itatiaia?

Cachoeira Dos Macacos, about 1 km by road; Cachoeiras De Penedo (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Itatiaia?

Start in Itatiaia, visit Lagoa Azul, then Serra Do Palmital, then Cachoeira Do Conora, then Represa Do Bonito, then Parque de Lazer da Nova Alegria, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.