Minas Gerais district, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Places to visit near Piuí

Piuí is a town in Minas Gerais district, Minas Gerais, Brazil, home to about 27,327 people. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit — 20 waterfalls, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 caves. The must-see places are Furnas Reservoir (49 km) and Serra da Canastra National Park (77 km).

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Piuí at a glance

Location
Minas Gerais district, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Population
about 27,327
Coordinates
20.4653° S, 45.9581° W
Places within 50 km
52 (1 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 caves

Top places to visit near Piuí

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Things to see near Piuí, by type

Waterfalls near Piuí

94 waterfalls within 100 km of Piuí. The closest is Cachoeira da Chinela (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Piuí

87 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Piuí. The closest is Serra Do Lava-Pés (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Piuí

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Piuí. The closest is Lagoa da Goiaba (29 km); the best-known is Furnas Reservoir (49 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Piuí

5 caves within 100 km of Piuí. The closest is Gruta Santuário (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Piuí

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Piuí. The closest is Serra da Canastra National Park (77 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Piuí

2 forts & heritage within 100 km of Piuí. The closest is Barbearia Do Jacaré (62 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Piuí

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Piuí
  2. 1 km Cachoeira da Chinela · waterfall, Aglomeração Urbana de Franca
  3. 11 km Serra da Paciência · viewpoint, Minas Gerais
  4. 12 km Serra Do Lava-Pés · viewpoint, Minas Gerais
  5. 3 km Serra da Gabiroba · viewpoint, Minas Gerais
  6. 5 km Serra da Pimenta · viewpoint, Minas Gerais
  7. 11 km Back to Piuí

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From travellers near Piuí

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Piuí by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls2094Cachoeira da Chinela (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2387Serra Do Lava-Pés (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs518Lagoa da Goiaba (29 km)
    Caves45Gruta Santuário (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Serra da Canastra National Park (77 km)
    Forts & heritage02Barbearia Do Jacaré (62 km)
    Museums01Museu Histórico Municipal de Cristais (81 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Chapada Island (81 km)
    Churches01Santuário da Penha (92 km)

    Piuí: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Piuí?

    Cachoeira da Chinela (waterfall, about 1 km), Serra Do Lava-Pés (viewpoint, about 7 km), Serra da Gabiroba (viewpoint, about 10 km), Serra da Paciência (viewpoint, about 11 km), Serra da Pimenta (viewpoint, about 11 km), Serra Do Fumal (viewpoint, about 12 km).

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

    52 places on Spotwander: 20 waterfalls, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 caves.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Piuí?

    Cachoeira da Chinela, about 1 km by road; Cachoeira Do Lobo (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Piuí?

    Serra Do Lava-Pés, about 7 km by road; Serra da Gabiroba (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Piuí?

    Lagoa da Goiaba, about 29 km by road; Lagoa Redonda (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Piuí?

    Start in Piuí, visit Cachoeira da Chinela, then Serra da Paciência, then Serra Do Lava-Pés, then Serra da Gabiroba, then Serra da Pimenta, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Piuí?

    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 caves.

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