Overview
Montes Claros is a city of 413,000 people in Northern Minas Gerais, serving as a regional center with several natural, historical, and cultural attractions. The city features municipal parks, archaeological sites, and religious landmarks that offer a less touristed alternative to Brazil's major destinations.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Museums · Nature
Before you go
Nature
164 catalogued archaeological sites, Lapa Grande caves with 1+ km underground river, 12 km from city.
Transport
Mário Ribeiro Airport is 6 km from downtown with daily flights from Belo Horizonte, São Paulo, Brasília, and Salvador.
Weather
Dry, mild winters contrast with rainy, hot summers. August hosts the local festival.