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Sete Lagoas

In the destination Route of the Caves (Lagoa Santa; Sete Lagoas; Cordisburgo).

In the photo: Lagoa Paulino and downtown Sete Lagoas

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The city

What to expect from Sete Lagoas.

Sete Lagoas is a mid-sized town on the BR-040, about 70 km from Belo Horizonte, with urban lagoons in the center and the Gruta Rei do Mato at the entrance roundabout. The cave, protected as a state natural monument, is known for its twin calcite columns. The town lies on the Rota das Grutas and is the most practical base for visiting Lagoa Santa and Cordisburgo.

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The local experience

What to see in Sete Lagoas

Cave

Gruta Rei do Mato

Limestone cave beside the BR-040 in Sete Lagoas, with 998 meters of length, of which about 220 meters are open for guided visits. It features twin calcite columns and, next to it, the Grutinha with rock paintings.

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