Serra da Canastra

The Serra da Canastra is a mountain located in south-central state of Minas Gerais, near the townships of Delfinópolis, Sacramento and San Roque de Minas. It is about 310 km away from the capital of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte and about 350 km from Sao Paulo. Parque Nacional da Serra da Canastra is one of the most important national parks in Brazil, created in 1972 through decree 70 355 1972. Here is the source of the River. Provided with an initial area of 200 000 hectares National Park only occurred in an area 71.525ha and until today is a cause of much conflict in the region due to the intention of IBAMA to expropriate the rest of the area originally planned. It is administered by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio). The Serra da Canastra is shaped like a trunk, hence the name because Canasta is a type of ancient chest. The waterfall Casca d'Anta with approximately 186 feet tall is one of the main attractions of the park, leaving a natural cut of the Sierra about 144 meters, ie the height of Sierra reaches 330 meters. The Sao Francisco River rises 14 km before its fall this page. The Park protects a landscape of rare beauty, its vegetation transition between the "edge of the Atlantic" and the "beginning of the Cerrado, with predominance of high altitude grassland that are home to several species of wild fauna and flora of the Cerrado, like the maned wolf , the giant anteater, the deer, hawks and several endangered species such as duck and loon armadillo. Water is the major factor in the park, whose sources, which number in the hundreds, there are a function of humidity that the rock absorbs cold air, especially at night. The River has its source in the Serra da Canastra historical, more specifically in the municipality of São Roque de Minas and his first big waterfall, the Casca d'Anta, with 186 meters high, is in the district of São José do Barreiro (MG ), to which access is gained by the four National Park, located in this district.

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Activities near to Serra da Canastra

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Inhotim Institute (gallery) - Like the 500 works of contemporary art in its collection, the Institute Inhotim transcends any definition. Located in a green area of ​​100 hectares in the city of Brumadinho (MG), 60 kilometers from Belo Horizonte, the place is not a museum, although it is art that moves their gear. Nor is it only a botanical garden, although there is among its groves and nurseries, more than 4,500 plants, trees and flowers from around th... Address: R. B, 20 Brumadinho - MG Distance: 255.67km from the Serra da Canastra
Maquiné Cave (sightseeing) - A trip underground in the midst of natural beauty is guaranteed adventure for visitors to Gruta (cave) de Maquiné located in Cordisburgo city, 120 km from Belo Horizonte. The cave, discovered in 1825 by farmer Joaquim Maria Maquiné, it is considered the cradle of Brazilian paleontology and has seven rooms with beautiful architectural forms, sculpted by water over thousands of years of work. The scientific explor... Address: Cordisburgo - MG Distance: 268.30km from the Serra da Canastra
Torre Alta Vila (sightseeing) - Alta Vila Tower The Alta Vila Tower measures in at just over 100 metres / 328 feet in height and from its panoramic Sky Lounge restaurant at the top, you will be treated to some truly awesome views of the surrounding city and distant mountains of Minas Gerais. A popular branch of the Hard Rock Cafe is located here, along with a small group of shops and the Convention Bela Vista venue, which hosts various events throughout the ... Address: Rua Senador Milton Campos 115, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, BR Distance: 276.84km from the Serra da Canastra

Restaurants near to Serra da Canastra

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Acervo da Carne is a Steak House restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Serra da Canastra and can be found at Rua da Saudade, 169 The Beef Restaurant Collection features warm, surrounded by nature, with space for children, air conditioned wine cellar, among other things. In the kitchen appetizers, salads, meats and wines.

Sítio Bar e Restaurante is a Seafood restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Serra da Canastra and can be found at Rua 5 de Dezembro, s/n

Chico do Churrasco - Caiçara is a Brazilian Steak House restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Serra da Canastra and can be found at R. Dr. João A da Fonseca E Silva, 685 With spacious Chico's Barbecue grill their meat on huge grills. Rump and dried meat are some of the various options for cutting. To accompany the beer is always ice cold.

Jerimum is a International restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Serra da Canastra and can be found at Alameda das Candeias, 339

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