Before you go
Your trip to Pouso Alto.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Pouso Alto – MG Destination Serra da Mantiqueira
How to get there
Start your visit to Pouso Alto at the town center and along Rua Barão de Pouso Alto, a reference point for the Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceição. If your accommodation is in Santana do Capivari, consider that district as an alternative arrival point, with its own transfer to the center.
How many days
One day is a suggestion for the historic core of Pouso Alto. With an extra day, spread a visit to Santana do Capivari or a rural outing so you don't have to rush the visit to the Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceição.
When to go
The staging of the Passion of Christ during Holy Week is an opportunity to experience Pouso Alto's tradition. For trips to the municipality's waterfalls, prioritize periods without heavy rain and confirm the chosen access route.
Do you need a car?
In Pouso Alto's town center, the visit can focus on the surroundings of the Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceição. Organized transport is useful to include Santana do Capivari or waterfalls located farther from that area.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Does the Matriz de Pouso Alto retain the original construction?
The original church suffered a collapse after an intervention. The current building dates from the 1960s and houses the image of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, part of the municipality's tangible heritage.
Where does the name Pouso Alto come from?
The name refers to the place used as a stopping point by bandeirantes. This origin helps explain its location on the historic route through the Mantiqueira.