Alagoa, Mountain municipality in Minas Gerais, Brazil
Alagoa is a mountain municipality situated at an elevation of 1,226 meters in the Mantiqueira Mountains within Minas Gerais. The area encompasses portions of the Serra do Papagaio State Park, which preserves remaining fragments of Atlantic Forest vegetation.
The settlement emerged during the 18th century when Simão da Cunha Gago and Father Joaquim Mendes de Carvalho established a chapel under the oversight of Aiuruoca's parish. This foundation marked the beginning of permanent habitation in the area.
The municipality is known for its traditional cheese-making heritage, with Alagoa cheese becoming a recognized product across the country for its distinctive flavor and quality.
The municipal administration operates an online portal where residents and visitors can access public documents and administrative reports. The mountain setting means curving roads and altitude considerations when planning travel timing.
The name Alagoa comes from a former lagoon that bandeirantes drained through a stone-carved channel while hunting for gold and gemstones. This artificial waterway remains a trace of the search expeditions conducted centuries ago.
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