Overview
Lavras is a university town of 105,000 residents in Southern Minas Gerais, sitting at 920m altitude on the Vale Verde and Quedas D'Água (Green Valley and Waterfalls) tourist circuit. The town offers colonial churches, two natural history museums, waterfalls within 13km of the center, and access to the Inconfidentes Trail historical circuit.
Day Trips · History · Museums · Nature
Before you go
Money
Local currency is Brazilian Real (BRL). Prices mentioned in the article are in R$ (December 2021 rates). ATMs available near central plazas and university area.
Transport
Main transport from Belo Horizonte is by bus (Expresso Gardenia R$95, Buser R$60) or Blablacar (R$55). Local walking is feasible for central attractions.
Weather
At 920m altitude, Lavras has a mild climate. Best waterfall flows occur October-March during wet season.