Cave of Maquiné / Cordisburgo 01 day

Visit the Maquine Cave one of the most impressive natural wonders in Minas Gerais named after its former owner Joaquim Maria do Maquine The cave is renowned for its colossal chambers rare beauty and remarkable speleothems including stalactites stalagmites eccentrics travertines and stone curtains It was scientifically discovered in eighteen thirty four by the Danish researcher Peter Wilhelm Lund Minas Gerais is considered the cradle of paleontology archaeology and caving in the Americas making this visit both educational and visually stunning.

The journey continues to Cordisburgo a peaceful town known as the birthplace of the famous writer Joao Guimaraes Rosa Here you will visit his childhood home now the Casa Joao Guimaraes Rosa Museum where local teenagers known as Miguilins share stories memories and excerpts from his books creating a touching cultural experience The tour also includes a stop at the well known Elephant House a unique building shaped like a giant Indian elephant adding a playful and curious moment to this day filled with nature history and literature.