Mimoso

Mimoso is the birthplace of Marechal Cândido Rondon. A distinctive way to explore the area's history is through the Rondon Memorial and the Sala de Memória: the Associação de Amigos da Sala de Memória Rondon e Familiares, or Sala de Memória for short, is based in the Rondon Memorial complex in the Mimoso district. Mimoso is part of the municipality of Santo Antônio do Leverger in the state of Mato Grosso. The topics therefore range from Rondon himself to the Mimoso community—two distinct perspectives you can take into account when planning your trip.

Rondon and the Mimoso Community

The Sala de Memória Rondon offers guided visits, exhibitions about Marechal Rondon and the Mimoso community, as well as screenings of documentaries about Rondon. The exhibition topics connect the well-known historical figure with the life of the local community. The films focus specifically on Rondon, while guided visits offer another way to get to know the Sala de Memória. If you are interested in Mimoso's history, you can consider these different ways of exploring it as part of your stay, rather than limiting your visit to a single format.

Another historical landmark is the Escola Estadual Santa Claudina in the Mimoso district. Marechal Cândido Rondon founded the school in 1948; it is considered a historic landmark. The year gives this part of the area's history a specific date. Along with the topics covered at the Sala de Memória, the school shows that Rondon's legacy in Mimoso is not told solely through exhibitions and films. It complements the story of this historical figure with an institution connected to his history.

Memorial, Handicrafts, and Nature

In addition to its historical significance, the Rondon Memorial has a striking architectural feature: Mimoso is home to a circular metal structure over the water of a bay. Its round shape and position above the water give the memorial a distinctive appearance. Those interested in architecture and the physical character of a place will find a different point of interest here than in the exhibitions or documentaries.

The Sala de Memória Rondon also supports a local handicraft fair at the Rondon Memorial, held on weekends. This adds a local handicraft element to the historical topics. The fair takes place on weekends; this timing is one of the specific details to keep in mind when planning your visit.

The Cachoeira do Aguaçu in the Mimoso district offers a different kind of experience. It is located on private property and can only be accessed with a tourist guide or as part of a guided tour. If you would like to include the waterfall in your trip, this guided accompaniment is part of planning your visit: unaccompanied access is not available. This makes a visit to the waterfall a separate activity, with access arrangements that differ from those for the cultural attractions related to Rondon.

More places: Alto Taquari, Acorizal, Estivado, Cuiabá Da Larga, Nobres, Nossa Senhora do Livramento, Monjolo and Feliz Natal.

For the broader travel overview: Mato Grosso.