Things To Do
in Cambuí

The central square with its church, benches and colonially influenced facades offers classic small-town scenes, especially at golden hour.

Picturesque coffee plantations and processing areas provide rural landscapes, rows of coffee plants and close-up shots of beans and equipment — best visited with permission from owners.

Nearby hills and viewpoints offer sweeping panoramas, cloud formations and sunrise/sunset compositions.

Seasonal waterfalls and tree-lined country lanes are ideal for nature and landscape photography; try after rain for best water flows.

Cheese bread made with tapioca flour and queijo Minas — available from local bakeries and cafés throughout town, perfect with morning coffee.

Must-Try!

A filling dish of beans, manioc flour, sausage and eggs often found at family-style restaurants and weekend markets.

Mild, fresh cheese produced in the region — buy at local markets or farm stores; pairs well with coffee and doce de leite.

Rich milk caramel sold in jars or as fillings in pastries and cakes; commonly available at markets and roadside stands.

Small town market near the praça where vendors sell fresh cheese, jams, coffee beans and homemade sweets — try local queijo and doce de leite.

On market days and weekends, expect stalls offering coxinha, pastel, salgados and freshly brewed coffee; great for sampling street snacks.

Restaurants often include a 10% service charge (serviço) on the bill; if not, a small tip is appreciated but not mandatory. Tip porters, guides and drivers modestly (a few reais), and round up for casual services.

Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in town, but smaller vendors, markets and rural farms may be cash-only. Carry some cash (Brazilian reais) for markets and tips; contactless and Pix (instant bank transfer) are increasingly common.

(December–March) Warm to hot days with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Good for lush landscapes and waterfalls but bring waterproof gear and plan outdoor activities in the morning or late afternoon.

Mild temperatures and drier weather with pleasant days and colorful foliage in some rural areas — comfortable for hiking and sightseeing.

Cooler nights (June–August) with crisp mornings; daytime temperatures are usually mild. Bring a warm layer for early mornings and evenings, and expect clearer skies good for photography.

Flowering season with warming temperatures and occasional showers. Good for visiting farms and seeing the countryside come alive.

Many residents work in agriculture, especially coffee and dairy production, and maintain generational ties to local farms.

Small retailers, café owners, cheese and doce de leite producers who sustain the town’s commerce and crafts.

A mix of retirees who value the quiet life and younger families balancing local work with education in nearby cities.

A modest flow of domestic tourists and travelers interested in coffee tourism, nature and rural experiences.