Itabirito, Municipality in Minas Gerais, Brazil
The municipality of Itabirito extends across diverse landscapes with mineral-rich soil and encompasses sections of the Serra do Gandarela National Park.
The establishment of Itabirito dates back to the 18th century gold rush period, which shaped the early development of this mining settlement.
Residents of Itabirito maintain regional traditions through yearly festivals that feature local music, dance performances, and traditional Minas Gerais cuisine.
The city provides regular transportation connections to nearby metropolitan areas, including Belo Horizonte, through an established network of buses and roads.
Ten percent of the Serra do Gandarela National Park, measuring 31,270 hectares, falls within the boundaries of Itabirito, offering natural preservation areas.
Location: Minas Gerais
Elevation above the sea: 1,019 m
Shares border with: Nova Lima, Brumadinho, Moeda, Ouro Preto, Rio Acima, Santa Bárbara
Website: http://itabirito.mg.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -20.25278,-43.80083
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:44
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Church of Our Lady of the Rosary
33.7 km
Serra do Gandarela National Park
22.5 km
Lagoa dos Ingleses
19 km
Estádio Castor Cifuentes
29.9 km
Historic Town of Ouro Preto
33.1 km
Igreja de São Francisco de Paula
33.7 km
Parish Church of Saint Antony
31.9 km
Dom Bosco School
19.5 km
Museu do Escravo
29 km
Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora do Pilar
30.2 km
Pico do Itabirito
7 km
Ponte do Rosário
33.5 km
Parish Church of Our Lady of the Conception
31.8 km
Igreja Matriz de São Bartolomeu
24.2 km
Igreja Matriz de Santo Antônio de Itatiaia
33.8 km
Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem
651 m
Museu de Congonhas
29 km
Parish Church of Our Lady of the Conception
28.2 km
Topo do Mundo
19.7 km
Passo do Rosário
33.9 km
Parish Church of Saint Antony (Glaura)
17.1 km
Parish Church of Our Lady of Nazareth (Cachoeira do Campo)
17.2 km
Skeleton's Bridge
32.6 km
Mirante Três Pedras
32 km
Museu da Imagem e Memória
28.9 km
Brumadinho Fortress
25.2 km
Bicame (Nova Lima)
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