Quatis brings together cultural and natural attractions on two geographic levels: some are located in the town, while others are elsewhere in the municipality. In Quatis itself, the landmarked Igreja Matriz de N. Sra. do Rosário, Feira da Roça and Carnival take center stage. The municipality is also home to Quilombo de Santana, the historic complex in the district of Ribeirão de São Joaquim and Parque Natural Municipal Horto dos Quatis. This distinction can help you choose destinations that match your interests.
Churches, Carnival and Historic Houses
Igreja Matriz de N. Sra. do Rosário is landmarked and considered the only church in Quatis that retains architectural features of its original construction. Its protected status and preserved design features make it a specific point of interest for anyone interested in architectural history.
The Carnival of the municipality of Quatis is also recognized as intangible cultural and tourist heritage of the city of Quatis. The recognition was announced in 2025. It classifies Carnival as part of the cultural heritage without specifying a particular event date or program.
Quilombo de Santana is recognized as intangible historical and cultural heritage in the municipality of Quatis; this recognition was announced on October 16, 2025. The quilombo includes an old church where the Barão do Cajuru is buried. The church references refer to different places: the Matriz is in Quatis, while the old church is part of the quilombo in the municipality.
The architectural complex in the district of Ribeirão de São Joaquim offers another perspective on architectural history. It consists of 18th-century colonial-style houses. Unlike the individual Matriz, this is a group of houses. A landmarked church in the town and a historic complex in the district are therefore distinct points of interest.
Feira da Roça: A Market with a Varied Selection
At Feira da Roça, visitors can find vegetables, legumes, cheese, cured meats, cachaça, honey, cookies, medicinal plants and local dishes. There is also handicrafts and forró, so the selection goes beyond food. The mix may vary depending on the date.
The listed hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. Check before your visit to see whether this schedule is still in effect. This lets you factor the Feira into your plans without assuming that the listed hours are up to date.
Nature and Getting Around the Municipality
Parque Natural Municipal Horto dos Quatis is located in the municipality of Quatis. It is a municipal nature park in the full-protection category and covers approximately 30.5 hectares. Its protection category and area make it a distinct nature attraction alongside the historic buildings and intangible cultural heritage.
Fonte Antônio Jacinto Sampaio Filho is the reference point from which distances in the municipality of Quatis are measured and is a tourist attraction. It adds a geographic point of reference to the municipality's historic and natural attractions.
If you are considering Quatis as an overnight destination, start by distinguishing between attractions in the town and other destinations in the municipality. Consider whether you want to focus on architectural and cultural history, markets or nature.
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