Machado
Brazil · Minas GeraisBR
Surname list
Machado is a surname of Portuguese origin meaning "axe" or "hatchet", with the surname attested as far back as the 12th century. It is commonly found in Portugal, Spain, Brazil, Hispanic America, the Philippines, India, as well as former Portuguese colony of Macao in China and several former Portuguese territories in Africa. It is also attested among Sephardic Jews, while in Italy, the surname may be associated with Jewish heritage, particularly in Genova; Jews are attested in Genova since Roman times, and the surname is one of the most frequent found in documents from Genova's Synagogue. The Machados in India were populated after the conversion of Paravar race of Tuticorin to Catholicism by the Portuguese in the year 1532, a few years after they began trading in India.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 38,688
- Timezone
- America/Sao_Paulo
- Elevation
- 883 m
Overview of Machado
Machado — a low-key town in Minas Gerais, Brazil — is worth a place on your map. About 38,688 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are wellness, adventure and culture. Elevation is roughly 883 metres.
Things to do in Machado
Wellness in Machado
(3)On the wellness side, Machado offers Farms, Ranches and Wellness. All of it is drawn from Machado's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Machado
(2)Our data lists Adventure and Escape Room as adventure options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Machado.
Culture in Machado
(1)Looking for culture? Machado has Architectural Buildings. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Machado's own activity tags.
Nature in Machado
(1)Nature lovers get Forest. Everything listed here comes from what Machado is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in Machado
(1)Sports lovers get Skiing. Everything listed here comes from what Machado is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Machado
(1)Our data lists Water Skiing as water sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Machado.
Getting there & around
Small places like Machado are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Minas Gerais. Time zone: America/Sao_Paulo.
Similar destinations
Places near Machado that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Machado known for?
- Machado, in Minas Gerais, Brazil, is best known for wellness, adventure and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 38,688 residents.
- What can you do in Machado?
- Recorded activities in Machado include Farms, Ranches, Wellness, Adventure and Escape Room. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Machado located?
- Machado is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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