Macacos: Location, Culture and Routes

Macacos is a village (povoado) in the district of Andiroba. The district center is about 4 kilometers from the BR-040 on the stretch between Belo Horizonte and Sete Lagoas. This distance refers to the district center, not Macacos itself. For trip planning, the directions to the district center and the specific address listed for an accommodation are therefore two different details.

Find Hotels and Accommodation in Macacos

Listed under the name Recanto das Cachoeiras Pousada Rural, the address BR-040, 485, Macacos–Andiroba, Esmeraldas, Minas Gerais, Brazil is listed as accommodation, a bed & breakfast and a hotel. If you are planning a stay in Macacos, you can identify the listing by its name and the address provided. Confirm the practical details and availability before your trip.

Cultural History in Andiroba and Esmeraldas

The Igreja de Sant’Ana e São Joaquim, a colonial church dating from the 19th century, stands in the district of Andiroba. A cross at the church is said to have been erected by Manuel de Borba Gato during a Bandeirante expedition to explore Minas Gerais. Borba Gato was the son-in-law of Fernão Dias Pais Leme. Two periods come together here: the time when the church was built and the tradition concerning the cross and the expedition.

The wider travel area of Esmeraldas also includes the Casarão Santo Antônio. It is protected by the municipality of Esmeraldas and the Instituto Estadual do Patrimônio Histórico e Artístico de Minas Gerais (IEPHA-MG). The church’s history and the tradition surrounding it are the focus at the church, while the Casarão is notable for its institutional protection status. This makes it possible to distinguish the historical connections without equating the two places.

Mountain Bike Loop and Route to Serra Teotônia

A mountain bike loop in the area around Macacos is 92.02 kilometers long and returns to Sete Lagoas. Its name lists Sete Lagoas, Faz Velha, Macacos, Andiroba, Palmital, Pedro Leopoldo, Matozinhos, Campo de Santana, Prudente Morais and Embrapa. The loop is considered moderately difficult; 80 percent of the route is on unpaved ground. The section between Andiroba and Palmital is described as very uneven. The length, loop, surface and this section provide specific details to help assess the ride. Check current trail conditions before setting out.

A different kind of route is the approximately 3-kilometer path to the highest point of Serra Teotônia in Campo Alegre, Esmeraldas, which visitors walk. The two details describe different types of routes: a path to a summit here, and a long mountain bike loop there. Their locations also differ: the route to Serra Teotônia is in Campo Alegre, while the cycling loop is located in the area around Macacos. For your plans, both the distance and the location of each route are relevant.

Discover more destinations: Pedra Azul, Baldim, Arcos, Sebastião Abreu, Taparuba, Mercês De Água Limpa, Antunes, Uberlândia.

For the wider travel overview: Minas Gerais.