Before you go
Your trip to Cambuquira.
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Cambuquira – MG Destination Circuito das Águas de Minas
How to get there
BR-267 and MG-167 are reference approaches to Cambuquira. Marimbeiro requires travel to its neighborhood, and the climb to Piripau continues along a dirt road.
How many days
Allow two days for the central fountains, Marimbeiro and Piripau. Add an activity at Sinhá Prado if there is programming during your trip.
When to go
For Pico do Piripau, consider the forecast and the condition of the dirt road. The visit to Espaço Cultural Sinhá Prado should follow the cinema and exhibition schedule.
Do you need a car?
Marimbeiro and Piripau require leaving the fountains' core. A car or combined transport makes the trip easier, especially for the dirt road to the peak.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
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2 days in Cambuquira
Day 1
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Dia
Waters of Cambuquira
Walk through the fountains of Parque das Águas and make a separate trip to Marimbeiro. A screening or exhibition at Sinhá Prado is only included if it coincides with the cultural schedule.
Day 2
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Dia
Piripau landscape
Plan the ascent along the dirt road to the viewpoint. Observe the terrain from permitted areas and consult professionals if you are looking for a flying activity.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fonte do Marimbeiro inside the Parque das Águas?
Marimbeiro is a separate place in another neighborhood. Parque das Águas contains the fountains of the central area.
Can Piripau be visited without practicing free flight?
The peak is also promoted as a viewpoint. Flying activities require specific arrangements with professionals; observing the landscape is a different activity.
Does Espaço Sinhá Prado open daily for tourism?
The old cinema hosts activities according to its cultural programming. Check the schedule before including a screening or exhibition.
What characterizes access to the Piripau viewpoint?
The approach is via dirt road. Check the route and choose transportation according to local conditions.