Paracatu
Brazil · Minas GeraisBR
Municipality in Southeast, Brazil
Paracatu is a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil. The name is from Tupi para + katu, thus meaning 'good river'.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 62,774
- Coordinates
- -17.222, -46.875
- Timezone
- America/Sao_Paulo
- Elevation
- 688 m
Overview of Paracatu
Paracatu belongs to Minas Gerais, Brazil and has the feel of a mid-sized city. About 62,774 people are based here. And it shows in how much there is to see. Paracatu is strongest on culture. Seasons here follow the southern hemisphere. You are about 688 metres up.
Things to do in Paracatu
Culture in Paracatu
(1)Our data lists Mines as culture options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Paracatu.
Getting there & around
A medium-sized centre, Paracatu is best entered by regional transport and crossed on foot. Set your clock to America/Sao_Paulo on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Paracatu that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paracatu known for?
- Travellers associate Paracatu with culture. It sits in Minas Gerais, Brazil and counts about 62,774 residents.
- What can you do in Paracatu?
- Paracatu is tagged with Mines, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Paracatu located?
- Paracatu belongs to Minas Gerais, Brazil, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
Cost of living in Paracatu
Indices are relative to New York City (100). Prices are indicative monthly or unit averages.
- Cost of living index
- 34
- Rent index
- 10
- Groceries index
- 26
- Restaurants index
- 25
- Inexpensive meal
- $6.8
- Cappuccino
- $1.87
- 1-bed, centre
- $952
- 1-bed, outside centre
- $524
More about Paracatu
Info about Paracatu, Minas Gerais (Brazil)
Paracatu region is Minas Gerais, in Brazil (Brazilcode).
Alternate names are Parakatu,pa la ka tu,parakatu,????????,????????,????, latitude is -17.2222200, and longitude is -46.8747200.
In Paracatu there are 84718 natives, its timezone is America/Sao_Paulo (America/Sao_Paulo_cet).
Paracatu is popular for mines in Brazil.
More details about Paracatu in Brazil (BR)
In Paracatu live 84718 natives, if we consider 2010 census. You are looking to use telephone for calling local phone numbers! You can use 38 as local dialing code for local phone numbers. It's zip code is 38600, for this reason, for post delivery on your travel this can be done by using the code as described above.
Its area is 8229 sq. km., so its a relatively large city, crowdy with a lot of things to do and activities to do. If you stay here you may find expensive accommodations due to their very high rooms prices, so this is why you can enjoy it as your basecamp if you want to getting the comfort of luxury tired by going around the big city.
Its elevation above mean sea level, technically meters above mean sea level (MAMSL) counts 688 meters. This is why this city is a perfect travel destination if you and friends love tall mountains to go to for your next travel or are willing to do sports on top of mountains if on vacation abroad.
Near Paracatu there are nice cities to visit, like Guarda-Mor, Ipameri, Cristalina, Una�, Jo�o Pinheiro, Lagoa Grande, Vazante, that you and your friends can effortlessly reach these near places to visit new things.
If you are searching for information about this city see its official website http://www.paracatu.mg.gov.br/ .
Interactive Paracatu (Brazil) Map and attractions
Interactive map of Paracatu, Minas Gerais Brazil (BR).
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