Caraça, Mountain sanctuary in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
The Caraça mountain range reaches elevations of 2000 meters and contains 11,233 hectares of Atlantic forest and savannah landscapes within a private nature reserve.
During the 18th century gold rush period, the Caraça region served as a crucial route for the settlement and development of Minas Gerais state.
The neo-Gothic Church of Our Lady Mother of Men features soapstone and marble construction, housing notable artworks including the Santa Ceia canvas.
Located 120 kilometers from Belo Horizonte, the sanctuary limits daily visits to 400 people and operates from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM throughout the year.
Each evening at 8:00 PM, maned wolves, South America's largest canids, visit the sanctuary's courtyard where a priest maintains a feeding tradition.
Location: Minas Gerais
Elevation above the sea: 1,729 m
GPS coordinates: -20.13333,-43.50000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:23
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