Minas Gerais · Brazil
In the destination Serra da Mantiqueira.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
The city
Camanducaia is in the Serra da Mantiqueira and is home to the district of Monte Verde. Walks around the town center and the mountain areas let you combine small-town life, hiking and good food.
7 places to stay in Camanducaia.
3 places picked to eat.
What to know before you go.
The local experience
A mountain village about 1,550 meters above sea level, founded in 1950 by Latvian immigrant Verner Grinberg; the name translates the family surname. It has European-style houses, a cold climate and trails to rocks and viewpoints.
Discover Distrito de Monte Verde
A trail of less than 1 km, with stairs and handrails, leading to a flat summit at about 1,950 meters above sea level, with a 360-degree view. There is a wooden deck halfway up, and dogs on a leash are allowed.
A rock formation shaped like a bishop's miter, reached by a short trail. The final climb up the rock is technical and only done with a qualified guide and safety equipment.
An intermediate-level route of about 1.25 km that climbs to a plateau at roughly 1,950 meters above sea level. From the top you can see the Paraíba Valley, and the Trilha do Pôr do Sol also starts there.
