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11-07-07
Most tourists come to Sete Lagoas to visit the Gruta Rei do Mato cave. Because this cave is located near the BR-040 motorway, many tourists do not enter the city. That is a pity. Even though Sete Lagoas does not have many ancient buildings, there is a lot to see and do in Sete Lagoas.
Sete Lagoas means “Seven Lakes” in Portuguese. Because the city has expanded over the last years, there are currently about 10 lakes within the urban perimeter (and 18 lakes in the municipality). The original seven lakes are: Lagoa Paulino, Lagoa Boa Vista, Lagoa da Chácara, Lagoa José Felix, Lagoa da Catarina, Lagoa do Cercadinho and Lagoa do Matadouro. These lakes make Sete Lagoas an attractive city. The most popular bars and restaurant are located around the lakes Lagoa Paulino and Lagoa Boa Vista. Because mass tourism ignores Sete Lagoas, the city remains cosy and relaxed. The biggest lake is the Lagoa José Felix but this lake is not as accessible as the other lakes.
Sete Lagoas hosts many congresses. This explains the large number of hotels. If an important congress takes place, all hotels may be occupied. Fortunately, this happens only rarely.
Getting there
Sete Lagoas is located near Belo Horizonte and is connected with this metropolis by two motorways: the MG-424 and the BR-040. The BR-040 motorway connects Sete Lagoas with Diamantina and Brasília. Travelling from Belo Horizonte to Sete Lagoas by the BR-040 takes about an hour. Sete Lagoas can also be reached by the MG-424 motorway but this takes a little longer. This route is know as the touristic route because of the beautiful landscape. The MG-424 is also know as the estrada velha (old way) while the BR-040 is known as the estrada nova (new way).
Sete Lagoas is just as well connected to Belo Horizonte’s airport, Aeroporto Internacional Tancredo Neves (or Confins), as Belo Horizonte itself (via the MG 424 motorway).
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