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The best of a trip to Poços de Caldas

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Poços de Caldas in Minas Gerais is a resort that appeals to young people and older travelers alike. Its attractions are its gastronomy, which is delicious, typical of Minas. All of its tourist attractions attract many people. Create your itinerary and follow our tips, rest is the word that can govern this city and your trip.


Where do most of your tourists come from?
As it is a region 280 km away from São Paulo, the majority of its tourists come from this state. Many of them frequent this city for a honeymoon. Poços de Caldas has just under 162 thousand inhabitants. It is full of tourist attractions that are traditional and for cheap tourism. Throughout the year its temperatures average 17ºC.


The waters in this city
It is a region that is considered bucolic and a hydromineral resort, which is located south of Minas. Its waters have many properties that can be alkaline, sulfurous, radioactive and thermal, which is an invitation for a relaxing bath, with immersion, through a tour that can be taken in its many fountains and waterfalls that exist there.


The profile that will be found in this city
It has been changing over time and can be seen on its Friday and Saturday nights, when young people start to take over its bars and nightclubs, which were opened in recent years, along with all its universities that can be found in this region. Especially in the bohemian air that takes over this city.


Buy crystals in Poços de Caldas
The São Marcos and Cá D'Ouro factories produce crystal pieces that are considered sophisticated Murano crystal. It's really worth it, on this tour, to observe all the work of the artisans who make beautiful pieces that are produced in glass and that in a matter of minutes are transformed into a true work of art.


A cable car ride
The cable car ride to Serra de São Domingos is the longest in Brazil. Your
The route is 1,500 meters long and has towers that can reach up to 20 meters in height. At the top of the mountain there is a monument called Christ the Redeemer, 1,600 meters above sea level. There is also the Poços de Caldas Aquarium very close by, with fish that come from fresh or salt water.

The Termas Antônio Carlos
Equipped with sulfurous waters, showers or immersion in its waters are something to enjoy, in a service that can be found complete, also including many massages, cleansing your skin and even a sauna. Termas Antônio Carlos is an old building that was built in 1931, with neo-Roman style architecture, for free visits.


The Fountain of Love
A well-known and very traditional place in Poços de Caldas. Its inauguration was in 1929. Tourists are attracted to this place, due to its romantic atmosphere, the sculpture made of marble with 2 young people hugging each other and which was sculpted by the Italian artist Giulio Starace.


The history of this fountain
The Fonte dos Amores has a beautiful story that delights its tourists, who come across this beautiful sculpture of these 2 young people, who symbolize a legend of love, in which this couple met hidden from their parents, due to the enmities they had. policies and that made them throw themselves from the top of a rock, covering them with water from that source. Nice story, isn't it?


The Monkey Fountain
As in Poços de Caldas there are waters that have typical characteristics of that region, we could not mention for your enjoyment in that place the Fonte dos Macacos which has waters that are sulfurous and alkaline, which also makes it one of the most visited by tourists. It is a source with a strong odor, clean and therapeutic, with waters that spring from its soil.


The Tijolinho Fountain
Its water is radioactive, with diuretic action, which is recommended for arthritis, rheumatism and cystitis. This source is also very popular among all the inhabitants of this region. By its visitors who have been there, it is described as a Sanctuary of God, given all its beauty. Good, free water is available to all visitors who discover it.


A very curious stone in Poços de Caldas
Its name is already very curious to begin with, as it is known as Pedra Balão. It is a stone that is the result of erosion that took place there and is located in the Serra de São Domingos. With many overlapping stones that can measure 10 meters in height. Tourists can have a privileged view from there or rent horses to ride around the surroundings.

The Japanese Corner
It is a copy of an Eastern garden, in a space that brings together many typical buildings and vegetation. There is also a lake on site that is artificial, with fish that are carp of all colors. Walk to your Tea House and also visit the Fountain of Three Desires and it will cost you nothing to ask for Love, Health and Intelligence. There is lighting with lamps that are typical and easily accessible.


Take a train ride in Poços de Caldas
An unmissable ride for all tourists is the little train, which is a vehicle that is pulled by 2 wagons, with guaranteed fun for those traveling with children, on a ride that lasts 2 and a half hours, passing through many tourist attractions of this city. city, with guides who can explain a lot. Discover Poços de Caldas and all its beauties.

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