Lima Duarte, Municipality in Zona da Mata region, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Lima Duarte is a municipality in the mountainous region of Minas Gerais, crisscrossed by dense forests and the Rio do Peixe river system. The terrain is hilly with an elevation of around 861 meters.
The area was discovered in 1692 by bandeirantes led by Father João Faria Filho, who found gold in the Rio do Peixe. This discovery sparked the first settlements and marked when Europeans began living in the region.
The town keeps local traditions alive through annual celebrations where you can taste regional food and see handmade crafts made by locals. These gatherings show how deeply connected people here feel to the land and what it produces.
Highway BR-267 links the municipality to Juiz de Fora and provides access to schools, hospitals, and other key services. Local infrastructure supports visitors with basic facilities and connections to larger cities.
Morro do Pião rises to 1,721 meters and is the highest point in the area with views toward the Mantiqueira mountain range. From this peak, visitors can survey the expanse of the surrounding highland landscape.
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