Matipó, Administrative municipality in Zona da Mata, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Matipó is a municipality in the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais, situated at approximately 725 meters above sea level. The town spreads across around 270 square kilometers within the Manhuaçu microregion and is surrounded by rolling green hills.
Matipó was officially founded on December 30, 1962, emerging from growth driven by the region's coffee farming. The municipality is rooted in this agricultural tradition that shaped its early settlement.
The name Matipó comes from the Tupi language, keeping alive the memory of indigenous peoples who lived in this region before Portuguese settlement.
Visitors can find the municipal administration at Coronel José de Mendes Street 71, where essential services are provided. Local infrastructure is most accessible during regular business hours.
The municipality relies heavily on agriculture, with the farming sector generating significant annual income from crops and livestock. This economic foundation plays a key role in sustaining the local community and its development.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
