Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte district, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Places to visit near Nova Lima

Nova Lima is a town in Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte district, Minas Gerais, Brazil, home to about 88,399 people. Within 50 km by road there are 231 places to visit — 50 forts & heritage, 49 waterfalls, 36 hill stations & viewpoints and 31 museums. The must-see places are Palácio Das Mangabeiras (Corrigir Foto) (10 km), Mirante Do Mangabeiras (10 km) and Igreja Nossa Senhora Do Carmo (13 km).

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Nova Lima, Minas Gerais
Nova Lima, Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte district, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Nova Lima at a glance

Location
Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte district, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Population
about 88,399
Coordinates
19.9856° S, 43.8467° W
Places within 50 km
231 (23 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Nova Lima

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Nova Lima: 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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Forts & heritage near Nova Lima

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Nova Lima. The closest is Palácio Das Mangabeiras (Corrigir Foto) (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Nova Lima

50 waterfalls within 100 km of Nova Lima. The closest is Cascata Do Jambreiro (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Nova Lima

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nova Lima. The closest is Cruzeiro da Boa Vista (2 km); the best-known is Mirante Do Mangabeiras (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Nova Lima

34 museums within 100 km of Nova Lima. The closest is Fundação Clóvis Salgado (14 km); the best-known is Centro Cultural Banco Do Brasil Bh (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Nova Lima

31 churches within 100 km of Nova Lima. The closest is Igreja de Nossa Senhora Do Pilar (1 km); the best-known is Igreja Nossa Senhora Do Carmo (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Nova Lima

22 parks within 100 km of Nova Lima. The closest is Praça da Bandeira (11 km); the best-known is Jardim Zoológico (28 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Nova Lima

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nova Lima
  2. 10 km Palácio Das Mangabeiras (Corrigir Foto) · heritage site, Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte
  3. 1 km Mirante Do Mangabeiras · viewpoint, Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte
  4. 3 km Igreja Nossa Senhora Do Carmo · church, Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte
  5. 2 km Centro Cultural Banco Do Brasil Bh · museum, Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte
  6. 2 km Matriz de Santa Efigênia · church, Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte
  7. 13 km Back to Nova Lima

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    Within 15 km of Nova Lima

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nova Lima by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5050Palácio Das Mangabeiras (Corrigir Foto) (10 km)
    Waterfalls4950Cascata Do Jambreiro (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3639Cruzeiro da Boa Vista (2 km)
    Museums3134Fundação Clóvis Salgado (14 km)
    Churches2231Igreja de Nossa Senhora Do Pilar (1 km)
    Parks2122Praça da Bandeira (11 km)
    Caves1010Gruta Do Eremita (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs66Santa Lúcia Reservoir (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Parque Estadual da Serra Do Rola-Moça (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Prosecutor Francisco Lins Do Rego Ecological Park (27 km)
    Other attractions11Rua Professor Otávio Magalhães (10 km)
    Beaches & coast11Praia da Lagoinha Fechada da Pampulha (28 km)

    Nova Lima: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nova Lima?

    Palácio Das Mangabeiras (Corrigir Foto) (heritage site, about 10 km), Mirante Do Mangabeiras (viewpoint, about 10 km), Igreja Nossa Senhora Do Carmo (church, about 13 km), Matriz de Santa Efigênia (church, about 13 km), Centro Cultural Banco Do Brasil Bh (museum, about 14 km), Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of Black Men (Sabará) (church, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Nova Lima?

    231 places on Spotwander: 50 forts & heritage, 49 waterfalls, 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 museums, 22 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Nova Lima?

    Palácio Das Mangabeiras (Corrigir Foto), about 10 km by road; Monumento Ao Papa João Paulo Ii (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Nova Lima?

    Cascata Do Jambreiro, about 5 km by road; Cascata Dos Túneis (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Nova Lima?

    Cruzeiro da Boa Vista, about 2 km by road; Serra Do Espírito Santo (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nova Lima?

    Start in Nova Lima, visit Palácio Das Mangabeiras (Corrigir Foto), then Mirante Do Mangabeiras, then Igreja Nossa Senhora Do Carmo, then Centro Cultural Banco Do Brasil Bh, then Matriz de Santa Efigênia, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nova Lima?

    October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Nova Lima

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