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Inhotim
A 140-hectare contemporary art park in Minas Gerais where purpose-built pavilions for single artists sit among botanical gardens and lakes. The largest open-air art centre in Latin America.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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Crucilândia
Minas Gerais, Brazil · South America
About Crucilândia
Crucilândia sits on the route: 25 minutes from Bonfim, 52km from Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos.
Crucilândia is in Minas Gerais, Brazil, with about 5,400 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Bonfim, about 12 km away.
Crucilândia is a municipality in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, located within the Metropolitan Mesoregion of Belo Horizonte and the Mid-Center-West Microregion. It lies approximately 97 kilometers from the state capital and covers an area of 167.58 square kilometers. According to the 2025 estimate, theRead more
municipality has a population of 5,674 inhabitants.
Situated in a region of rolling hills, Crucilândia has an average elevation of 908 meters and is crossed by several watercourses belonging to the Paraopeba River sub-basin. The municipality features a highland tropical climate, characterized by rainy summers and dry winters.
Politically emancipated in 1948, the city traces its origins to early exploratory expeditions known as bandeiras, and underwent several name changes over time until adopting its current name in 1943, in reference to its patron saint, the Holy Cross (Santa Cruz). With a strong rural and religious identity, Crucilândia preserves its cultural traditions and is noted for its natural landscapes, popular festivals, and agricultural activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Crucilândia?
Within an hour or so of Crucilândia: Inhotim (31 km), Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos (52 km).
Are there any good drives near Crucilândia?
The nearest famous roads are Ouro Preto.
Where is Crucilândia?
Crucilândia is in Minas Gerais, Brazil, about 12 km from Bonfim.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,434
- Continent
- South America
- Country
- Brazil
- Region
- Minas Gerais
- Timezone
- America/Sao_Paulo
- Coordinates
- -20.3839, -44.3369
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos
A hilltop sanctuary at Congonhas where Aleijadinho carved twelve soapstone prophets on the terrace, each with a distinct face and gesture, plus six chapels of painted cedar passion figures.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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