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Franciscan Ways
Come and discover the Mucuri Valley through a travel experience, be it pilgrimage, adventure or simply a walk to contemplate nature.
VISIT
Come live a journey of faith, connection with nature and reflection inspired by São Francisco de Assis and the history of the Capuchin Friars Minor in the Mucuri Valley. The pilgrimage will take you through rural communities in the interior of the Municipalities of Teófilo Otoni and Itambacuri, Church of São Francisco de Assis, in the Jardim das Acácias neighborhood, to the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Anjos.
The 42 km route can be done in two days of walking, and the typical Minas Gerais hospitality is provided by the families, entrepreneurs and religious who live along the Franciscan Ways.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
BEFORE YOU GO
CLIMATE
Temperature
With a tropical climate, there is much less rainfall in winter than in summer.
22.8 °C is the average temperature.
The annual average rainfall is 1011 mm
Rain
The rainy period of the year lasts for 8.8 months, from September 1 to May 27, with a sliding 31-day rainfall of at least 0.5 inches. The rainiest months are December and January, with an average of 192 millimeters of rainfall.
The rainless period of the year lasts for 3.1 months, from May 27 to September 1.
The least rainy month is July, with an average of 7 millimeters of rainfall.
Clouds
The average percentage of the sky covered by clouds experiences significant seasonal variation over the course of the year.
The clearer part of the year begins around April 5 and lasts for 6.5 months, ending around October 20. The clearest month of the year is August, during which, on average, the sky is clear, almost cloudless or partially overcast 77% of the time.
The cloudier time of year starts around October 20 and lasts for 5.5 months, ending around April 5. The cloudier month of the year is December, during which, on average, the sky is mostly cloudy. covered 77% of the time.
Sun
The length of the day varies throughout the year. In 2021, the shortest day is June 21 with 11 hours and 4 minutes of sunlight. The longest day is December 21, with 13 hours and 12 minutes of sunlight.
Wind
The windiest time of year lasts for 3.5 months, from August 5 to November 19, with average wind speeds above 11.9 kilometers per hour. The windiest month is October, with 13.9 kilometers per hour average hourly wind speed.
The calmer time of year lasts for 8.5 months, from November 19 to August 5. The calmest month is May, with an average hourly wind speed of 9.7 kilometers per hour.
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CITIES
42km
TEÓFILO OTONI ROAD TO ITAMBACURI
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DIFFERENT WALKING ROUTES
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COMMUNITIES AND LOTS OF HOSPITALITY AND WELCOME
best time to visit
The tourism index gives preference to slightly overcast days without rain, with a temperature sensation between 18 °C and 27 °C.
Based on this score, the best time of year to visit and engage in general outdoor tourist activities is from mid-May to mid-September, with a peak score in the second week of July.
Fonte: Weather Spark
HOW TO GET
There are several ways to get to Vale do Mucuri, by car, plane, bus or train. Check the information and schedule your trip.
