Nature
Parque das Águas
Parque das Águas brings together gardens, avenues, mineral springs and the spa in central Caxambu. Its landscape and architectural ensemble is protected as state heritage.
Minas Gerais · Brazil
Caxambu
In the destination Serra da Mantiqueira.
In the photo: Parque das Águas de Caxambu, in Caxambu
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
The city
What to expect from Caxambu.
Caxambu has the Parque das Águas, with mineral springs and gardens in the town centre, and the Igreja Santa Isabel da Hungria, in neo‑Gothic style. Morro Caxambu offers views over the town and the outlines of the Mantiqueira and Serra do Papagaio. The spa town combines heritage, walking and scenery as a stop on the Caminho Velho that can be visited without trying to fit everything into a single day.
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Brazilian routes
Caxambu is part of the Estrada Real – Caminho Velho
From Ouro Preto to Paraty, the oldest route of the Estrada Real passes through historic towns, spa towns, and the Mantiqueira.
The local experience
What to see in Caxambu
History
Fonte Dom Pedro
The Fonte Dom Pedro is part of Parque das Águas de Caxambu. Its circular pavilion features columns and a portico of classical inspiration; the name honours Emperor Dom Pedro II.
Nature
Morro Caxambu
Morro Caxambu has a lookout over the town and the outlines of the Mantiqueira and the Serra do Papagaio. The ascent can be organized via trail, cable car, or vehicle access, depending on operating conditions.
History
Igreja Santa Isabel da Hungria
The Igreja Santa Isabel da Hungria has neo-Gothic architecture and a wooden altar in Caxambu. Its history is connected to Princess Isabel, who is also commemorated by a bust next to the church.
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