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Before you go
Your trip to Araçuaí.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Araçuaí – MG about 678 km from Belo Horizonte
How to get there
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Rodoviária de Araçuaí Araçuaí · 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Belo Horizonte it’s about 680 km; the most common route goes via Diamantina and then along BR-367. The town’s bus station receives buses from the capital on a long journey; check times and duration when booking. The town has no regular flights.
How many days
One day is enough for the Araçuaí Museum, the downtown churches and the riverbank. With two days you can include the district of Itira, near the confluence of the rivers, and look for a choir performance when available. Those who want to visit clay craftswomen need more time.
When to go
From May to August days are dry and nights cooler. From September to November the heat is strong, with afternoons that can exceed 40 °C. The rains usually fall from November to March. The Micareta takes place in September and the Festa do Rosário is usually in October.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No, not for the town. the downtown area, the museum and the riverbank are close to one another and can be explored on foot. A car helps to reach the district of Itira and the rural communities, which have little public transport.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Araçuaí
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Morning
Araçuaí Museum
Start at the Araçuaí Museum, with devotional objects, documents and works by regional artists gathered by Lira Marques and Frei Chico.
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Afternoon
Downtown and churches
Have lunch downtown and walk the old streets to the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary.
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Late afternoon
Araçuaí riverbank
Go down to the Araçuaí River’s bank when the heat eases and watch the locals’ activity by the water.
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Evening
Songs of the valley
Check with the museum or the city hall about performances by the Coral Trovadores do Vale or other traditional singing groups.
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 Araçuaí the hottest city in Brazil?
The city’s official weather station holds the national record: it registered 44.8 °C on November 19, 2023. Very high heat is common from September to November, but that record came during a one-day heat wave.
What is the distance from Belo Horizonte to Araçuaí?
About 680 km by road, via the Diamantina region and BR-367. By bus, the trip is long; check the schedules.
What is the Coral Trovadores do Vale?
It’s a choir from Araçuaí founded by the Franciscan friar Frei Chico to sing the traditional songs of the Vale do Jequitinhonha, collected from residents of the town and rural areas.
What to do in Araçuaí?
Visit the Araçuaí Museum, walk around the town center and the riverside, visit the churches and, when available, attend choir performances. In October, the Festa do Rosário brings together the brotherhood’s drum players.