Discover Moeda: Serra da Moeda, history and local flavors

Moeda’s main attraction is the Serra da Moeda: a mountain range stretching 70 kilometers and rising to 1,500 meters. From there, you can enjoy panoramic views over the Vale do Paraopeba. The landscape, elevation and views give a trip to Moeda a clear focus. If you’d like to explore the area in different ways, there are excursions on foot, on horseback, by bicycle or by car.

Explore the Serra da Moeda and its trails

The Serra offers enjoyable excursions using various means of transport. Free flight is another option: conditions are suitable for paragliding and hang gliding. This offers a different perspective on the mountain range than an excursion on the ground; both are different ways to experience the landscape. When planning your vacation, you can decide whether you’d prefer to focus on activities on the ground or on a free-flight experience.

The Caminho da Moeda Velha offers another tangible connection to the landscape. Preserved paved sections of this route can be found on the Serra da Moeda. Moeda is also part of the Estrada Real circuit.

Culture and railway history

Protected buildings are also part of Moeda’s character. The Fazenda do Martins was built in the 18th century and is protected by IEPHA. The Igreja Sagrado Coração de Jesus was designated municipal heritage in 2018. These two places represent different historical connections and heritage protections. If you’d like to include architectural and cultural history in your trip, as well as scenery, they offer specific points of interest.

The Pontilhão de Moeda is an important historic railway structure. Cyclists and motorcyclists traveling along the region’s roads visit it. The site offers opportunities to appreciate nature and take photographs. The city library is located in Moeda’s railway station, adding another place with a connection to the railway to this selection.

Waterfall and local products

To find Cachoeira do Paiolinho, follow the indicated route toward Pessegueiro to Vale das Cachoeiras, Rua Maria da Conceição Silva 6080. You can note this specific location for your trip planning if the waterfall is one of your desired destinations.

Another local discovery is Nossa Estância do Queijo. It offers selected products with a distinctive Minas Gerais touch and invites visitors to get to know the place and enjoy an authentic experience in Moeda. This glimpse of local products and character complements excursions in the Serra and visits to historic sites. Your interests can also play a role in choosing a vacation rental in Moeda.

More places to discover: Bocaiúva, Piranguçu, Monte Sião, Formiga, Joanésia, Belo Vale, Resende Costa, Itaguara.

For the broader travel overview: Minas Gerais.