Before you go
Your trip to Brazópolis.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Brazópolis – MG Destination Serra da Mantiqueira
How to get there
For the Brazópolis observatory, access is referenced from the MG-295 and the Bom Sucesso neighborhood. Confirm the route and the scheduled reception; the Mirante Vó Cotinha is a separate attraction with its own entrance.
How many days
Two days in Brazópolis allow for a scheduled scientific activity and a walk through the mountainous scenery. If your stop is part of a pilgrimage, include the observatory only when it fits the stage's plan.
When to go
Choose your date in Brazópolis based on the confirmed scientific visit. For the lookout, good visibility helps; the observatory's regular program presents the facilities and does not necessarily include nighttime observation.
Do you need a car?
A car or hired transport helps reach the Observatório do Pico dos Dias, located outside the Brazópolis town center. Arrange the return when booking and do not assume the pilgrimage route passes by the facility.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Do you need to book the Observatório do Pico dos Dias in Brazópolis?
Yes: The visit depends on booking and on the availability of scientific outreach activities.
Does the regular visit to the Brazópolis observatory include looking through the telescope?
The program states that technical and operational factors may prevent observing the sky through the telescopes during the regular visit. Confirm the content of the activity you book.