Triângulo Mineiro, Geographic region in western Minas Gerais, Brazil.
The Triângulo Mineiro is a geographic region in western Minas Gerais that takes its name from the triangular area formed between the Rio Grande and Paranaíba rivers. The territory spreads across wide plateaus with pastureland and fields, broken by smaller settlements and three larger cities.
This territory was once known as Sertão da Farinha Podre and joined Minas Gerais in 1816 after local farmers sought ties with Ouro Preto. The renaming came later as the economy shifted toward cattle ranching and commerce.
Agricultural fairs shape community life throughout this farming region, where the Expozebu in Uberaba draws breeders from across Brazil. Visitors see modern farms alongside traditional trading stalls, where ranchers showcase their work and exchange ideas.
The region is best explored by car, with main roads connecting the larger cities to smaller towns. Those arriving during agricultural fair season find hotels often fully booked and should reserve ahead.
Near Prata, researchers uncovered the skeleton of a 13-meter-long dinosaur named after the Maxakali indigenous people. The find shows how ancient these landscapes are, long before the first human settlers arrived.
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