Região Metropolitana do Vale do Aço district, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Places to visit near Timóteo

Timóteo is a town in Região Metropolitana do Vale do Aço district, Minas Gerais, Brazil, home to about 91,722 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit — 17 waterfalls, 13 parks, 16 churches and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Paróquia São Sebastião (40 km), Igreja Matriz de São José Operário (72 km) and Paróquia São Luís Maria de Montfort (78 km).

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Timóteo, Minas Gerais
Timóteo, Região Metropolitana do Vale do Aço district, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Timóteo at a glance

Location
Região Metropolitana do Vale do Aço district, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Population
about 91,722
Coordinates
19.5811° S, 42.6495° W
Places within 50 km
68 (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 parks and churches

Top places to visit near Timóteo

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Waterfalls near Timóteo

43 waterfalls within 100 km of Timóteo. The closest is Hut Survival Waterfall (11 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Timóteo

33 parks within 100 km of Timóteo. The closest is Praça 29 de Abril (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Timóteo

27 churches within 100 km of Timóteo. The closest is Igreja Batista Maanaim Renovada (1 km); the best-known is Saint Joseph the Worker Church (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Timóteo

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Timóteo. The closest is Serra Concais Das Estrelas (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Timóteo

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Timóteo. The closest is Monument to the Human Rights (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Timóteo

8 museums within 100 km of Timóteo. The closest is House of Memory and Research of the Legislative Branch of Timóteo (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Timóteo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Timóteo
  2. 1 km House of Memory and Research of the Legislative Branch of Timóteo · museum, Região Metropolitana do Vale do Aço
  3. 8 km José Avelino Barbosa Municipal Historical Museum · museum, Região Metropolitana do Vale do Aço
  4. 1 km Saint Sebastian Cathedral · church, Região Metropolitana do Vale do Aço
  5. 1 km Monument to the Human Rights · monument, Região Metropolitana do Vale do Aço
  6. 3 km Saint Joseph the Worker Church · church, Região Metropolitana do Vale do Aço
  7. 6 km Back to Timóteo

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How to reach Timóteo

    All places near Timóteo by distance

    Within 15 km of Timóteo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Timóteo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls1743Hut Survival Waterfall (11 km)
    Parks1333Praça 29 de Abril (1 km)
    Churches1627Igreja Batista Maanaim Renovada (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints527Serra Concais Das Estrelas (27 km)
    Forts & heritage315Monument to the Human Rights (8 km)
    Museums58House of Memory and Research of the Legislative Branch of Timóteo (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs67Lagoa Tiririca (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Parque Estadual Do Rio Doce (15 km)
    Buddhist sites11Monastery of the Holy Trinity (17 km)
    Other attractions11Telefonia (1 km)
    Beaches & coast01Minas Beach Park (71 km)
    Caves01Gruta Do Turvo (92 km)

    Timóteo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Timóteo?

    House of Memory and Research of the Legislative Branch of Timóteo (museum, about 1 km), Saint Joseph the Worker Church (church, about 6 km), Monument to the Human Rights (monument, about 8 km), José Avelino Barbosa Municipal Historical Museum (museum, about 8 km), Saint Sebastian Cathedral (church, about 9 km), Terra Mãe Monument (monument, about 9 km).

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

    68 places on Spotwander: 17 waterfalls, 13 parks, 16 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Timóteo?

    Hut Survival Waterfall, about 11 km by road; Cachoeira Da Limeira (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Timóteo?

    Praça 29 de Abril, about 1 km by road; Praça Rozalita (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Timóteo?

    Igreja Batista Maanaim Renovada, about 1 km by road; Pibam (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Timóteo?

    Start in Timóteo, visit House of Memory and Research of the Legislative Branch of Timóteo, then José Avelino Barbosa Municipal Historical Museum, then Saint Sebastian Cathedral, then Monument to the Human Rights, then Saint Joseph the Worker Church, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Timóteo?

    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 parks and churches.

    Towns near Timóteo

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