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Lima Duarte, Municipality in Zona da Mata region, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Lima Duarte extends across 848 square kilometers of mountainous terrain at 861 meters elevation, featuring the Rio do Peixe river system and dense forest coverage.

The region remained untouched until 1692, when bandeirantes led by Father João Faria Filho discovered gold in the Rio do Peixe riverbed, initiating settlement.

The municipality celebrates its heritage through annual agricultural exhibitions, gastronomy festivals, and traditional events that showcase regional customs and local produce.

Highway BR-267 connects Lima Duarte to Juiz de Fora, while the municipal infrastructure includes educational facilities and healthcare centers serving 16,724 residents.

The Morro do Pião peak reaches 1,721 meters, marking the highest point in the municipality and offering views over the surrounding Mantiqueira Mountains.

Location: Minas Gerais

Elevation above the sea: 861 m

Website: http://www.limaduarte.com/

Shares border with: Rio Preto, Olaria, Andrelândia, Bom Jardim de Minas, Bias Fortes, Juiz de Fora, Santa Rita de Ibitipoca, Santana do Garambéu, Santa Bárbara do Monte Verde, Pedro Teixeira

Website: http://limaduarte.com

GPS coordinates: -21.84278,-43.79278

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:56

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