Ecotourism

Minas Gerais is an ecological paradise

Minas Gerais is an ecological paradise, and the parks within the State are perfect for the study and observation of flora and fauna, including:

• Cerrado vegetation in the west and Caatinga in the north;
• Parks – orchids, bromeliads, candeias, lichens, ferns and campas rupestres;
• Major rivers including the São Francisco river, the principal river running through Minas Gerais, as well as waterfalls;
• Hidden caves with rivers, waterfalls, stalactites and stalagmites, bones from large extinct animals, ancient stone tools and rare limestone formations and inscriptions;
• Mountains and caves that make up the Minas ecosystem where protected species such as the maned wolf, giant anteaters, pumas ocelots, deer-pampas and merganser may be found.

Maquine Cave is the oldest and one of the most commercially visited caves in Brazil. Cordisburgo, Minas Gerais.

Ideal for:

• Photography;
• Adventure tourism;
• Wildlife;
• Bird watching;
• Enjoy the well-being benefits of the natural world!