Caraça Sanctuary

A true sanctuary transformed into a RPPN (Private Natural Heritage Reserve) protected by federal law. Grand Canyon, is what it means Caraça in Tupi-Guarani, a large and exotic depression located on a hill.

So, feel comfortable and you will see up close what this shrine, in the broadest sense of the word has to offer. They are magical moments through trails, waterfalls, eighteenth century buildings, tanks and pools. It is an intimate encounter with nature and harmonious. And the most spectacular and compelling reason that brought us here was knowing that every night a visitor comes to the hostel premises. The Reserve Caraça received distinguished visitors in the past, as Dom Pedro I and Pedro II, but the most famous, of course, coming from the silent woods, gold is a short-tailed animal. Maned Wolf and Caracas, to dissociate from each other makes no sense. There was the initiative of Father Tobias, perhaps this temple had not taken life again. Some bins began appearing overturned and knocked down, it was suspected of dogs, but the Father Tobias found it very difficult, because dogs do not go up the mountain as often. Started looking and found the "big dog", the beautiful and vulnerable Maned Wolf. Then they started putting a tray of meat at each gate and they amenheciam disturbed. Gradually, the trays were approaching the stairway of the Church, they decided to go with the tray. "The tray came, the priest rose, rose the wolf!" And the show was made​​! People around the world is giving a show full of adrenaline, but with a lot of respect for animal life!

As Tourism Center, the Shrine of the Caraça receives on average 60,000 visitors per year, of which at least 17,500 are guests in his inn. This makes it, for its relevance and social implications, one of the most important and most visited protected areas of Minas Gerais, in addition to being one of the largest: the Private Reserve of Caraça responds by nearly 51% of private Reserves of the State. "(source: http://www.santuariodocaraca.com.br

Location: 120 km from Belo Horizonte, 70 km from Ouro Preto (11953) and 54 km from Mariana.

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Mariana - Historical City (historical) - Distant only 12 km from Ouro Preto (11953), Mariana, called the "cradle of Minas Gerais civilization" was the 1st capital, the 1st village, the 1st bishopric and the first city in Minas Gerais. Today is the guardian of an important part of cultural heritage and history of Minas Gerais. Nothing better than walking through its streets to discover the discret charm of this city through its eighteenth-century mansions, each more beautiful t... Address: Mariana - MG Distance: 33.86km from the Caraça Sanctuary
Ouro Preto Historical City (historical) - Ouro Preto is located 98 km from the capital Belo Horizonte. The historical city, a World Heritage by UNESCO, is a masterpiece of colonial architecture and stage of the Minas Gerais Conspiracy. It was elevated to a village in 1711 with the name Vila Rica. In 1720 it was chosen as capital of the new captaincy of Minas Gerais. In 1823, after the Independence of Brazil, Vila Rica was awarded the title of Imperial City... Address: Ouro Preto - MG Distance: 36.34km from the Caraça Sanctuary
Mata do Jambreiro (park) - Jambreiro Forest / Nature Reserve An enormous nature reserve encompassing some 2,250 acres / 910 hectares, the Mata do Jambreiro is the perfect place to come and spot local wildlife and is located approximately 20 km / 12 miles from the city. The Jambreiro Forest is said to be home to more than 150 different species of birds alone, together with a selection of mammals and other indigenous creatures, such as wild guinea pigs, mo... Address: Associação Comunitária Bosque Residencial do Jambreiro‎ Rod Mg 30 - Honório Bicalho Nova Lima - MG Distance: 47.75km from the Caraça Sanctuary

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