Camanducaia

Camanducaia is a municipality in Minas Gerais characterized by mountainous terrain and natural reserves situated at an elevated altitude. The landscape is shaped by hills and forests that create a setting of rolling geography throughout the area.

The municipality was founded in the mid-1800s during a period when coffee cultivation drove economic growth across the region. This era shaped its early development and made it a center of agricultural production.

Local life revolves around agricultural traditions, especially during harvest celebrations when the community gathers to honor customs rooted in colonial times. You can see this in traditional events and the way people come together to mark the significance of regional crops.

The area is well-connected by major roads and offers a range of accommodations for different budgets. Its higher elevation means visitors should expect cooler temperatures, especially in the evenings.

The territory is part of a large environmental protection zone that spans hundreds of square kilometers and preserves varied ecosystems. This protected status makes the region a place where conservation and settlement coexist.

Location: Minas Gerais

Inception: 1868

Elevation above the sea: 1,015 m

Shares border with: Cambuí, Itapeva, Extrema, Sapucaí-Mirim, Gonçalves, Córrego do Bom Jesus, Paraisópolis, Joanópolis, São José dos Campos

GPS coordinates: -22.75500,-46.14500

Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:40