Discover Coronel Macedo

Coronel Macedo offers two distinct reasons to visit: the Festa do Peão Boiadeiro in October and the 107-kilometer Caminho das Águas, which passes through the town. There is also a local history marked by earlier settlement names and a legal milestone in 1910. Depending on whether you want to focus on an event, a stage, or history, your planning starts with a different question.

Festa do Peão Boiadeiro: Travel in October

The Festa do Peão Boiadeiro in Coronel Macedo is included in the tourism calendar of the state of São Paulo. A state law from 2009 lists the event as taking place annually in October. The recurring month gives you a starting point for your timing; you should check the dates of a specific edition separately. If the festival is the deciding factor for your stay, look for a holiday rental based on the dates of that edition. This establishes the right travel period first.

Caminho das Águas: Route and stage

The Caminho das Águas offers a different perspective for planning. A travel account from January 2022 describes the route as 107 kilometers long, says it passes through Coronel Macedo, and names athletes or pilgrims as possible participants. One specific stage is described as a 26-kilometer route from Taguaí to Coronel Macedo. The total distance gives you an idea of the route’s scope; the stage description identifies a section ending in Coronel Macedo. This lets you distinguish between the entire Caminho and this particular stage.

The 26 kilometers refer to a route distance, not a duration. The route description dates from January 2022; route conditions and signage may change. Check both before setting out, and plan your stages according to the section of the route you actually intend to tackle.

Former names and local history

The history of the name can also be traced through several stages. The settlement was originally called “Patrimônio de Nossa Senhora do Rio Verde” and was later referred to as “Patrimônio de Nossa Senhora da Conceição.” The town was named Coronel Macedo in honor of Joaquim José de Macedo. This interpretation appears in a municipal historical account from 2024.

Another milestone dates to December 23, 1910: São Paulo State Law No. 1,239 created a peace district named Coronel Macedo. The legal designation refers to the district, while the two earlier names belong to the settlement’s history. Those exploring the town through its history can place these different naming roles in chronological context.

Use your reason for traveling to guide your holiday rental search

When looking for a holiday rental in Coronel Macedo, your reason for traveling is a useful starting point. For the Festa, the specific dates of that October edition matter; for the Caminho, the planned stage, current conditions, and signage are important. Once you’ve clarified what will shape your stay, you can choose your preferred accommodation dates to suit the relevant timeframe.

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