Parque Natural do Caraça

One of the most worthwhile parks to visit in Minas is the Parque Natural do Caraça. It includes more than 200 species of orchids and animals such as the Brazilian puma or lobo-guará, a local wolf species nearing extinction. There are signposted trails to help visitors reach the park's highlights.

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