Caxambu Attractions
Caxambu
Caxambu, a thermal resort with mineral springs and elegant hotels, lies in the extreme south of Minas Gerais 370km/230mi south of Belo Horizonte, 30km/19mi north of São Lourenço and 288km/179mi north-west of Rio de Janeiro. Situated in an upland region with agreeable temperatures ranging between 15°C/59°F and 25°C/77°F, it was a resort much favored by the Brazilian imperial family in the 19th century. Its mineral springs, which were then already being used in the treatment of stomach, liver and kidney diseases and sterility, were also appreciated by Dom Pedro II.
Caxambu is now a quiet resort patronized by elderly people. Its mineral water is sold in plastic containers throughout Brazil.
Bus station
Praça José de Castilho Moreira
Caxambu, a thermal resort with mineral springs and elegant hotels, lies in the extreme south of Minas Gerais 370km/230mi south of Belo Horizonte, 30km/19mi north of São Lourenço and 288km/179mi north-west of Rio de Janeiro. Situated in an upland region with agreeable temperatures ranging between 15°C/59°F and 25°C/77°F, it was a resort much favored by the Brazilian imperial family in the 19th century. Its mineral springs, which were then already being used in the treatment of stomach, liver and kidney diseases and sterility, were also appreciated by Dom Pedro II.
Caxambu is now a quiet resort patronized by elderly people. Its mineral water is sold in plastic containers throughout Brazil.
Bus station
Praça José de Castilho Moreira
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Parque das Aguas
The aesthetically pleasing Parque das Aguas features Oriental style pavilions containing mineral springs, a Turkish bath, saunas and massage centres.
Cristo Redentor
Cristo Redentor
On the summit of Caxambu Hill (1050m/3445ft), visible far and wide, is a statue of Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor). It can be reached either by road or by cableway.
On the summit of Caxambu Hill (1050m/3445ft), visible far and wide, is a statue of Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor). It can be reached either by road or by cableway.
Santa Isabel da Hungria
Santa Isabel da Hungria
The little church of Santa Isabel da Hungria was built in 1868 on the initiative of Princess Isabel, heiress to the throne.
The little church of Santa Isabel da Hungria was built in 1868 on the initiative of Princess Isabel, heiress to the throne.
