Before you go
Your trip to Catas Altas.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Catas Altas – MG Destination Historic Towns of Minas Gerais (Estrada Real)
How to get there
Use the historic core of Catas Altas as a base for the main churches. For the Bicame de Pedra, Morro D'Água Quente or the Caraça, plan separate departures and locate the entrance to the outing before departing.
How many days
Two days are suggested for Catas Altas, combining the historic core and an outing to the Bicame de Pedra or to Morro D'Água Quente. If you include the Caraça, allow an additional day.
When to go
Clear skies favor viewing the landscape of Catas Altas and the Caraça. If storms are forecast, leave mountain hikes for another day and check which historic sites can be visited in the town center.
Do you need a car?
Catas Altas's central heritage can be explored on foot. Organized transport makes it easier to visit the Bicame de Pedra and Morro D'Água Quente, which are not stages of the same walk through the center.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Does Morro D'Água Quente belong to Catas Altas?
The locality is part of the municipality and has its own landscape and heritage references. Include the trip there when organizing the visit.
Which heritage sites to visit in the town center of Catas Altas?
The Matriz and the Capela de Santa Quitéria are among the landmarks of the historic core. Visiting the interior of each temple should be confirmed.