🛣️ From Belo Horizonte to São Brás do Suaçuí: A Tour of the Roads and Landscapes of Minas Gerais! 🚗🌄
In today's video, we'll explore the route that connects Belo Horizonte to São Brás do Suaçuí, a route full of history, beautiful landscapes and busy roads, and an important connecting corridor between the capital of Minas Gerais and cities in the interior. If you like road trips, beautiful views and want to learn more about this region of Minas Gerais, follow this tour!
📍 The Road Between Belo Horizonte and São Brás do Suaçuí
The route is approximately 110 km long, following the BR-040, one of the main highways in Brazil. The trip takes on average 1h30 to 2 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions. This section of the BR-040 is well-known for being an important route for those heading towards the central region and the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais.
🚗 Travel Highlights
✅ Departure from Belo Horizonte – The starting point is the capital of Minas Gerais, accessing the BR-040 in the Califórnia neighborhood or near the Anel Rodoviário.
✅ Section to Conselheiro Lafaiete – The highway passes through cities such as Ribeirão das Neves, Esmeraldas, Sete Lagoas (via nearby roads), Paraopeba, Congonhas and Conselheiro Lafaiete, some of the most important in the region.
✅ Historic Cities along the Way – The route passes near Congonhas, famous for Aleijadinho's Twelve Prophets, a World Heritage Site.
✅ Arrival in São Brás do Suaçuí – Small, charming and strongly influenced by the Estrada Real, the city has a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere.
🌳 Landscapes and Points of Interest along the Way
✔️ Serra de Ouro Branco – With incredible views of the region and vegetation typical of the Cerrado and Atlantic Forest.
✔️ Rivers and Waterfalls – Near some cities along the way, there are rivers and waterfalls that are part of the region's ecological tourism.
✔️ Mining Areas – Part of the route's economy is linked to mineral extraction, especially in cities like Congonhas.
⚠️ Tips for Those Going on This Route
✔️ Pay attention to traffic – BR-040 is one of the busiest highways in Minas Gerais, with heavy truck traffic.
✔️ Be careful with winding stretches – Especially when passing through mountainous areas and descents.
✔️ Strategic stops – There are several gas stations and restaurants along the way, ideal for a rest and a good Minas Gerais coffee.
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