Nobres MT: getting to know the region

Nobres MT is a beautiful place. However, it is little known, mainly because it is in the shadow of Bonito. Despite this, it is a place that deserves to be visited precisely because it rivals Bonito in beauty and incredible tours.

So, to find out more about Nobres, continue reading until the end.

What is Nobres MT?

First of all, what is Nobres MT? It is very necessary to know what the place is – when it is a place – and only then, after that, start to talk about its qualities, its highlights and what everyone wants to know: how to get there and what to enjoy there.

Therefore, Nobres is located in Mato Grosso, and is one of the hundreds of Brazilian municipalities. It has almost 4 thousand square kilometers and is therefore considered one of the largest municipalities in the central-west region of Brazil.

The municipality, the city of Nobres, Mato Grosso, is known for many things, especially its economy linked to agriculture. However, the beverage industry stands out a lot, especially when it comes to its breweries.

Despite being a small city with a predominantly urban population, the region is rich in natural beauty. There are rivers, natural waterfalls and caves amidst the region's original vegetation.

Therefore, you can consider – and you should, as it is an incredible destination – that the region has a very developed ecotourism network, with exploration and adventure activities, such as rafting, floating and trails.

Furthermore, the city has some influence from the Santana indigenous land, occupied by the Bacari ethnic group, which is about 140 km away. It is possible to say that this is why the main dishes of the local cuisine are rich in fish and cassava.

Where is Nobre, MT located?

Close to the state capital, Cuiabá, is Nobres MT, about 145 km away. In other words, this means that you are just as affected by the culture and events of Cuiabá as you are by the Santana indigenous reserve. Nobres is an interesting meeting point to visit.

The small town is crossed by the BR-163 highway. However, because it is overlapped by the BR-364, it takes on this name due to a determining statute. This means that the region is in the middle of the route that connects the southeast to the northwest, dividing the country in half.

Furthermore, this information complements the information already provided in the previous topic. Nobres is a small agricultural hub and a large ecotourism hub, even though it is still little known.

How to get to Nobres, MT?

To get to Nobres MT, there are several options for land and air routes, depending on your departure point. Below is some detailed information for those leaving from Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba and Brasília.

Starting from Rio de Janeiro, via air routes, the best option is to take a flight to Cuiabá, Marechal Rondon International Airport (CGB) which is the closest city to Nobres. The flight time is around 2 hours and 30 minutes.

From there to Nobres, you will need to take the MT-010 and BR-364 (which overlaps BR-163) which will take you to the city center. The trip takes around 2h30 minutes.

However, if you want to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Nobre by land, you will face around 27 hours of travel, which will pass through São Paulo until you reach BR-163.

The air route of Curitiba x Nobres does not exist, so you will need to take a flight to Cuiabá. From there, as mentioned about the previous route, it will take about 2h30 minutes via BR-364.

However, the land route is long, and has an estimated duration of 24 hours over more than 1200 km. This route, as well as Rio de Janeiro x Nobres, by land, is not recommended because it is long and very expensive.

You will need to take several highways, starting from BR-277, leaving the capital of Paraná until you reach BR-364, which will lead to the city. Therefore, it is not recommended.

However, leaving from Brasília, little changes in the logic of the land route. The air route remains the same: Cuiabá airport, public or private transport to Nobres, for about 2h30 minutes.

The land journey takes around 15 hours and covers more than 1,200 km, and, like the other options, it is not really worth it.

What to do in Nobres, MT?

Nobres is a municipality located in the state of Mato Grosso, known for its natural beauty and eco-tourism options. Below are some options for nature walks, city tours and tourist attractions in Nobres.

• Floating on the Salobra River
• SESC Serra Azul waterfall
• Macaw Lagoon

In short, the tour options in Nobres are focused on ecotourism, adventure and options that integrate extreme activities and nature itself. 

However, it is important to remember that this article is a time-based study. Therefore, this information may change depending on when you read it. Stay tuned and remember that these are basic tips and there is much more to do in Nobres.

Floating on the Salobra River

With its crystal clear water, the Salobra River in Nobres MT attracts all the tourists in the region to enjoy floating. A tour where you are taken to float on the river, observing the diversity of the local fauna and flora.

Therefore, it is because of this crystal clear water that you can see the fish and underwater plants with total clarity – in addition to observing the nature around you. The tour is accompanied by specialized guides who are hired in the region.

SESC Serra Azul waterfall

One of the most famous natural attractions in Nobres MT, the Serra Azul Waterfall is located on private property. However, it has the infrastructure to welcome tourists like you.

It is beautiful, with a small lake at the base of the waterfall filled with fish. The property offers other leisure options, such as zip-lining, quad biking and a restaurant for you to enjoy after a long day.

Macaw Lagoon

Lagoa das Araras is an environmental preservation area located about 30 km from the center of Nobres. However, despite the distance, it is one of the most beautiful places in the region.

The place is known for the presence of several species of birds, especially macaws. The tour includes a walk through the forest and observation of the birds in their natural habitat. 

It's worth it just for the contact with nature, but it also has incredible plant beauty.

Conclusion

In short, Nobres MT has a lot to offer in terms of ecotourism, which is growing slowly but is incredibly beautiful and representative for visitors who have already been there.