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Serra do Cipó Day Trip + Gruta da Lapinha

  • 2 reviews | 8 travellers
    Excellent! The guide Ricardo from Espinhaço was great! Super kind, polite and with vast knowledge that he shared at every moment. I was lucky enough to do the tour alone and he was super attentive at every moment. I loved it!
    10 Alexandra Pinedo

If you're passionate about paleontology and nature and you're in Belo Horizonte, don't miss this day trip to Serra do Cipó. You'll travel to the past by exploring historic trails and visiting the Gruta da Lapinha cave. You'll love it!

If you're passionate about paleontology and nature and you're in Belo Horizonte, don't miss this day trip to Serra do Cipó. You'll travel to the past by exploring historic trails and visiting the Gruta da Lapinha cave. You'll love it!

Activity Details

At the designated time, we'll meet at the Praça da Liberdade. Here, we'll board a vehicle to leave Belo Horizonte behind and begin this adventure toward the region of Lagoa Santa, where we'll step into a world filled with history and mystery.

After approximately 2 hours, we'll reach Serra do Cipó, one of the natural sanctuaries of Minas Gerais. Once there, we'll reach the Cascata do Véu da Noiva. Ready for the first photos of the day?

We'll continue and reach the park's viewpoint. From here, you'll admire its endless valleys! After exploring Serra do Cipó for almost 5 hours, we'll head to a restaurant in the area, where you can have lunch. You'll have 1 hour of free time to relax and revitalize.

We'll return to our vehicle and drive for approximately 1 hour toward the Gruta da Lapinha, one of the most impressive caves in Minas Gerais. Here, we'll embark on a guided tour of its museum and cave, where you'll see up close the mineral formations that Peter Lund, considered the father of paleontology in Brazil, found so fascinating.

Did you know that Lund investigated 200 caves in this area and found over 12,000 fossils of prehistoric animals and humans dating back more than 10,000 years? This scientific expedition is now a tourist attraction!

Finally, after 1.5 hours in the Gruta da Lapinha, we'll return to Belo Horizonte and say our goodbyes at your hotel after a total of approximately 9.5 hours.

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Duration

9h 30m.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in Portuguese.

Included

Transport by minibus or bus

Portuguese–speaking guide

Admission tickets

Not included

Food and drink

When to book?

You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability conditions

All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

  • Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle.
  • Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
  • Uphold fair employment standards.
  • Foster the growth of local communities.
  • Preserve the integrity of local culture.
  • Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
  • Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
  • Operate with honesty and transparency.
  • Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

  • No printing of documentation required.

Pets

Not permitted.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

    A - Your safety is our priority. Civitatis works with certified providers for reliable and safe adventures. More information

  • Q - How to book?

    A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

  • Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?

    A - Villaminas Turismo E Transportes Ltda Corporate name: VILLAMINAS TURISMO E TRANSPORTE LTDA Registered Office: Rua do Divino, 170, Santa Luzia, Brazil Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 34.699.190/0001-07 Contact information Email: villaminasturismo@gmail.com Phone: 31996031004

If you have any other questions please contact us.

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