Sete Lagoas

Serra de Santa Helena
Avenida Horácio Índio do Brasil
7 km northeast of the city center

This mountain range, reaching 1076 meters in altitude, has a number of attractions, including the following: ' on the top, as well as Cascata Park' Parque da Cascata, which has .

Boa Vista Nautical Park
Av. Prof Maurílio Jesus Peixoto 535
31 3774-4422

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 Center

An 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 Museum

Installed 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 Center

This 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 Museum

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

Rei do Mato Cave

This 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.

Church of Saint Helen

Resting 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 Park

This 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.

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Lake Boa Vista
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Lake José Félix
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Lake Paulino
Av. Getúlio Vargas

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

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

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Lake Catarina
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Lake Cercadinho
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Lake Chácara
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Lake Matadouro