Rei do Mato and Maquiné Caves + Guimaraes Rosa Museum Tour

This excursion to the Rei do Mato and Maquiné Caves offers an authentic opportunity to immerse yourself in caving adventures. In addition, a visit to the Guimaraes Rosa Museum will provide insights into the remarkable life and literary contributions of this esteemed writer.

Tour Overview

We'll begin our journey by picking you up from your hotel in Belo Horizonte, heading towards the renowned Rei do Mato Cave, situated in the beautiful city of Sete Lagoas.

The Rei do Mato cave, stretching a remarkable 998 meters (3274 ft.) in length, stands as one of the most significant caves in Minas Gerais. During our exploration, we will navigate through 220 meters (721 ft.) of stunning formations, where majestic stalactites and stalagmites await your admiration.

Next, we will proceed to the Maquiné Cave in Codisburgo. Known as the cradle of palaeontology in Brazil, this cave features seven breathtaking natural galleries. Remember to capture the remarkable sights during your visit!

Following our exploration, take an hour of leisure to enjoy a meal before we continue to the Guimarães Rosa Museum-House in Codisburgo, the former residence of the acclaimed writer João Guimarães Rosa. Inside, we will explore an exhibition showcasing over 700 items related to his life and artistic legacy. You may find yourself inspired to dive into one of his books afterward!

As our day concludes, we will return to Belo Horizonte, wrapping up this enriching adventure after a total of 10 hours.

Pickup Information

Kindly be advised that hotel pickups are provided for locations in the center, Savassi, and Lourdes areas. If your accommodation is outside these zones, we will coordinate a designated pickup point for you. In both cases, we ask that you be ready 15 minutes in advance.