Recanto Cascata da LagoaJardim ZoológicoGruta Córrego Do CapãoCachoeira Das Três MoçasÁrea de Proteção Ambiental Carste de Lagoa SantaCachoeira Do Urubu
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Matozinhos

Matozinhos is a town in Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte district, Minas Gerais, Brazil of about 30,843 people. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit: 22 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 16 waterfalls. The must-see places are Recanto Cascata da Lagoa, Jardim Zoológico and Casa Kubitschek.

19.5578° S, 44.0814° WPop. 30,843

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Within 30 km26 places
Within 50 km92
Must-see23
Notable230
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Recanto Cascata da Lagoa, waterfall near Matozinhos
Must-see

Recanto Cascata da Lagoa

Waterfall · 43 km

Jardim Zoológico, park near Matozinhos
Must-see

Jardim Zoológico

Park · 43 km

Casa Kubitschek, museum near Matozinhos
Must-see

Casa Kubitschek

Museum · 43 km

Places near Matozinhos by type

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One day from Matozinhos

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:00 pm

60 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 Matozinhos
  2. Gruta Córrego Do Capãocave · 1 hrs
  3. Cachoeira Do Urubuwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Cachoeira Das Três Moçaswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Área de Proteção Ambiental Carste de Lagoa Santanature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Lapa Do Santocave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Matozinhos
Today’s loopMatozinhosStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Matozinhos?

Gruta Córrego Do Capão (cave, about 4 km), Cachoeira Das Três Moças (waterfall, about 9 km), Luso Brasileira Fm (waterfall, about 10 km), Corporação Musical Cachoeira Grande (waterfall, about 10 km), Centro Espírita Cristão Caminhos de Luz/Cachoeira da Prata/MG (waterfall, about 10 km), Área de Proteção Ambiental Carste de Lagoa Santa (nature spot, about 11 km).

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

92 places on Spotwander: 22 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 waterfalls, 9 museums, 15 caves.

Which is the nearest fort to Matozinhos?

Lapa Vermelha, about 13 km by road; Igreja da Jaguara (21 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Matozinhos?

Mirante Do Cruzeiro, about 17 km by road; Serra Chico Gomo (27 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Matozinhos?

Start in Matozinhos, visit Gruta Córrego Do Capão, then Cachoeira Do Urubu, then Cachoeira Das Três Moças, then Área de Proteção Ambiental Carste de Lagoa Santa, then Lapa Do Santo, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.