Celeiro do MS

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Celeiro do MS

Flavors of Maracaju and interior life in the Celeiro do MS, a tourist region of nine municipalities in Mato Grosso do Sul.

Central-West

In the photo: Praça Nestor Pires Barbosa, in Maracaju, in the Celeiro do MS

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Get to know the place

A region to enjoy
at your own pace.

The Celeiro do MS includes Caarapó, Deodápolis, Douradina, Dourados, Fátima do Sul, Glória de Dourados, Itaporã, Maracaju and Vicentina. In this guide, get to know the region through Maracaju, with its gastronomy and urban spaces.

Maracaju's linguiça gives identity to the local table: its artisanal preparation uses beef, seasonings and sour orange. The Festa da Linguiça celebrates this tradition; to travel during the event, check the schedule of the edition you plan to attend.

In Maracaju's town center, Praça Nestor Pires Barbosa offers gardens, benches, kiosks, playgrounds and an interactive fountain. The Museu Municipal adds memory to the visit, with photographs and objects related to the city's history; confirm visiting availability before including it in your itinerary.

Agricultural production and livestock farming are part of Maracaju's landscape and economy. To explore this rural setting, combine a food stop with walks around the square and cultural visits, leaving trips to the other municipalities in the region as a planned extension of the trip.

This destination brings together 1 city: Maracaju.

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The cities on this trip

Start with one city or combine several in your itinerary.

How to get there: Celeiro do MS

Campo Grande, the capital of Mato Grosso do Sul, is a reference point for reaching Maracaju by road. The city lies between the capital and Dourados, with access via highways BR-267 and MS-162. Those arriving by plane should combine the road leg to Maracaju with hired transport or a rental car.

Before you go

Practical information

A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.

When to go

If gastronomy is the reason for the trip, choose the date after confirming the edition of Maracaju's Festa da Linguiça. To visit the central square and the museum outside the event, adjust your outings to the weather forecast and the cultural space's visiting availability.

How many days to stay

Allow one or two days to taste Maracaju's linguiça, visit the central square and see the Museu Municipal if it is open to visitors. During the festival, extend your stay according to the chosen activities. To continue beyond Maracaju, head to Dourados and explore its bars and restaurants.

Which city to stay in

Maracaju offers hotels, pousadas and hostels. For a stay focused on gastronomy and urban spaces, consider the distance between your accommodation, Praça Nestor Pires Barbosa and the places where you plan to eat. If your trip coincides with the Festa da Linguiça, check the event location before choosing your base.

Respect the place

Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.

Get your questions answered

Frequently asked questions about Celeiro do MS

Which municipalities are part of the Celeiro do MS?

The tourist region includes Caarapó, Deodápolis, Douradina, Dourados, Fátima do Sul, Glória de Dourados, Itaporã, Maracaju and Vicentina. In this guide, the city's focus is Maracaju.

What makes Maracaju's linguiça different?

The specialty is made artisanally with beef and a combination of seasonings and sour orange. The gastronomic celebration most associated with this product is the Festa da Linguiça.

What to see in Maracaju's central area?

Praça Nestor Pires Barbosa brings together landscaped areas, benches, kiosks, playgrounds and an interactive fountain. Add the Museu Municipal to see photographs and artifacts of local history, after confirming visitor reception.

Is Campo Grande part of this destination?

Campo Grande is the state capital and a reference point for getting to Maracaju. It is not one of the nine municipalities that make up the Celeiro do MS tourist region.

Brazilian routes

Celeiro do MS is on the Pantanal 6Bonito Route

A journey through the landscapes of the Pantanal, the Bonito region and the cities in the south of Mato Grosso do Sul.

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