Sabará

Sabará is a municipality in the Belo Horizonte metropolitan region, extending across rolling terrain at about 705 meters elevation. The settlement concentrates around a historic core with many old stone houses and colonial-era religious buildings.

The municipality emerged in 1675 during the Brazilian Gold Rush and received city status in 1838 after serving as a major mining center. Wealth from gold extraction shaped the development and character of the settlement throughout these centuries.

The town displays numerous baroque churches and colonial buildings that shape its appearance today, reflecting the wealth that mining brought to the community during its prosperity. Many of these structures concentrate in the historic center, where visitors can see them directly while walking through.

Visitors reach the municipality via major roads that connect it with the neighboring state capital Belo Horizonte and other cities. Regular public transportation allows travelers to explore different parts of the area.

A local museum displays a collection of mining tools and equipment from the time when gold was the region's main source of wealth. These objects tell the story of the techniques and hard work connected to this economic activity.

Location: Minas Gerais

Inception: 1675

Elevation above the sea: 705 m

Shares border with: Nova Lima, Belo Horizonte, Caeté, Raposos, Santa Luzia, Taquaraçu de Minas

Website: http://sabara.mg.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -19.88583,-43.80694

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:00