Book a holiday rental for your Barbacena getaway
The area's monuments and museums are just some of the reasons to come on holiday to Barbacena. One of the city's many top draws is its university setting. With a holiday rental, you get a home away from home – many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Exploring the natural features in Barbacena
Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Barbacena is a great place to get out in nature. Here are some of the area’s noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Ramalhos Waterfall (12 mi / 19.3 km)
- Exposition Park (26.8 mi / 43.1 km)
- Catumbi Waterfall (13.4 mi / 21.5 km)
- Araras Waterfall (18.2 mi / 29.3 km)
- Trilha do Carteiro (27 mi / 43.4 km)
- Boca de Lodo Waterfall (12 mi / 19.3 km)
Transport options to and around Barbacena
The nearest airport is in Sao Joao del Rei (JDR-Prefeito Octavio de Almeida Neves), located 31 mi (49.9 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you might consider flying into Juiz de Fora (IZA-Itamar Augusto Cautiero Franco), which is 43.9 mi (70.7 km) away.