Created in 1984, this park covers over 100,000 hectares with more than 1,600 species of flowers, some of which are unique to the region. The Cordilheira do Espinhaço was elected Biosphere Natural Reserve by UNESCO and is considered Brazil’s botanical garden by the renowned landscape architect, Burle Marx.

Perfect for:

• Waterfalls – Tabuleiro, Farofa, Canyon dos Bandeirinhas, Véu da Noiva, Trilha dos Escravos, Gavião, Vale do Travessão, Andorinhas, Grande and Congonhas
• Check the sculpture of Juquinha
• Know the highest rock climbing point in Minas Gerais
• Visit archaeological sites, farms and historical villages
• Enjoy gastronomy, small hotels and inns
• Visit the Lapinha Cave

Facts:

• Nearest airport: Belo Horizonte
• Average temperature: 21 °C
• Distance from destinations: Belo Horizonte 100 kilometres / Lagoa Santa 59 kilometres / Conceição do Mato Dentro 73 kilometres