Sete Lagoas

By plane

The nearest major airport is in Belo Horizonte.

By car

• BR-040 - north-northwest from Belo Horizonte or southeast from João Pinheiro and Paracatu

• Boa Vista Nautical Park

  phone: +55 31 3774-4422
  address: Av. Prof Maurílio Jesus Peixoto 535
  This large park has sporting facilities, a small zoo with 20 animals, three playgrounds, two skate parks, pedalboats, and a stage for occasional events.

• Casarão / Nhô Quim Drumond Cultural CenterAn 18th-century manor has been turned into a cultural center dedicated to preserving local music, dance, religion, and folklore. There are several permanent exhibitions and a large amphitheater for dance performances.

• Municipal History MuseumInstalled in a historic early 19th century house, this museum concerns itself with local history. You might give it a pass if you don't speak Portuguese.

• President Kubitschek Tourist Support CenterThis strange bird-like structure on Lake Paulino contains displays of local crafts and artwork. It also has an event space for occasional cultural exhibitions.

• Railroad MuseumExhibits tools and objects on the inside, and on the outside are parked two antique locomotive engines and an antique passenger car.

• Rei do Mato CaveThis 235-meter-long cave has three rooms with caveman paintings dating to 6000 years ago. It also contains many types of formations unique in Brazil.

• Serra de Santa HelenaThis mountain range, reaching 1076 meters in altitude, has a number of attractions, including:

• Church of Saint HelenResting atop the highest point of the range, this church was built in 1852. There is a yearly festival and procession on the first Sunday of May.

• Cascata ParkThis park has 295 hectares of native forest with hiking trails, one of which leads to a waterfall with observatory. The grounds also have numerous sporting facilities and an artificial lake with a beach. Parking available.

Lakes

Sete Lagoas takes its name from the seven lakes in and around town.

• Lake Boa Vista

• Lake Catarina

• Lake Cercadinho

• Lake Chácara

• Lake José Félix

• Lake Matadouro

• Lake PaulinoThis one is particularly good for people-watching, as the lake is ringed by bars and other establishments.

• Paragliding or hang-gliding - The Serra de Santa Helena has a designated ramp and optimal conditions for cross-country. Conditions are best from September to November.

• Cabana do Peixe

  phone: +55 31 3771-8163
  address: Rua João Libório Júnior, 450

• Fogão de Minas

  phone: +55 31 3773-0000
  address: Rua Doutor Pedro Luiz, 324

• Mistura Fina

  phone: +55 31 3771-9227
  address: Av. Cel. Altino França, 184

• Restaurante e Pizzaria Milano

  phone: +55 31 3771-7347
  address: Avenida Getúlio Vargas, 301

• Hotel Real

  phone: +55 31 3773-3301
  address: Praça Martiniano de Carvalho, 6 - Canaan

• Hotel Vila Serrana

  phone: +55 31 3776-4422
  address: Rua Paulo Frontin, 799

• Lago Palace Hotel

  phone: +55 31 3771-6914
  address: Praça Dom Carlos Carmelo Mota, 273

• Sete Lagoas Residence Hotel

  phone: +55 31 3775-1010
  address: Rua Nestor Foscolo, 284 - Sta Luzia