Situated in the Mantiqueira Mountains, the town of Monte Verde is one of the highest areas in Brazil. Head to the hiking trails of Pico Selado or Trilha da Pedro Redonda during the summer months to see nature and fauna indigenous to South America, as well as rocky peaks, waterfalls and awe-inspiring views. Alternatively, visitors with young children can visit Oschin Park or the Fazida Radical Adventure Park for hikes of lower intensity, ziplines, archery and educational activities.
Across Monte Verde, you’ll find boutique hotels and alpine architecture with a particular German aesthetic. Head to Woodpecker Farm to eat gourmet dishes with a view, sample fresh olive oil and dine below the clear starry skies. Alternatively, wander along Monte Verde Avenue to find the Fritz Brewery and DIY Bar, where you can enjoy traditional pilsners and cocktails. Tours of the town’s chocolate factory are also available – a favourite with both locals and tourists.
While the closest city to Monte Verde is Camanducaia, visitors often opt to take the three-hour drive from São Paulo because of its flight connections and smoother roads. Alternatively, the drive from Belo Horizonte is approximately six hours and will provide the chance to get some driving practice in before you hit the mountains.
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Most popular time to visit | October–December |
Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
Local currency | R$ 10 = £1.45 |
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Average weekend price | £77 per night |
Average weekday price | £81 per night |
Typical stay | 2 nights |
Wonderful place near the metropolitan areas of São Paulo,...
26 July 2021
Wonderful place near the metropolitan areas of São Paulo, Campinas and São José dos Campos. The mountain landscape is incredible, the weather is very nice, there are trails and treks and lots of activities to be done. Downtown, many excellent restaurants and many shops invite the visitors to walk along the only main street in the town. In the surroundings, places like Plato and Pedra Redonda offers a unique opportunity to see, from a single place, the landscapes of two states: São Paulo and Minas Gerais.
There are a lot of cool stuff to do around in the mountains...
1 August 2019
There are a lot of cool stuff to do around in the mountains around the city - I recommend the trekkings and quadricycle rides. The city itself is too crowded. Restaurants are mediocre and overpriced.
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