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A cave entrance with stalactites and a tiled-roof building in the foreground. 1
A large, irregularly shaped, brown rock formation with a hole in the center. 2
A cave with stalactites hanging from the ceiling. 3
A timeline of bear evolution with silhouettes of different bear species labeled from Eremotherium to Nothotherium. 4
A large body of water surrounded by greenery and hills. 5
By Espinhaço Operadora Turística
Free cancellation available
Price is £239 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Discover a different world: “The underground world of Lund“

    Take a close look at the speleothems (formations inside caves and caves) that so enchanted the Danish researcher Peter Lund (Father of Palaeontology, Speleology and Archaeology), in the 19th century. XIX. He studied and investigated approximately 200 caves in the region of Lagoa Santa, where he resided until his death in 1880. He found approximately 12,000 bones among prehistoric animals, animals of our era and human beings dating back 10,000 years, the vast majority of which are in the Natural History Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark.

    In this itinerary we will travel the Sumidouro Trail (1:30 in duration), inside a Park, in a preservation area (snack included), we will see rock paintings (old), the Sumidouro Lagoon, a photo stop at a Lookout. Then, Guided visit to the Lapinha Museum and Cave, pure emotion, getting to know another world. Lunch included in Lagoa Santa and return to BH.

Activity location

  • Parque Estadual do Sumidouro
    • Rodovia AMG 115, Km 6
    • 3000-000, Lagoa Santa, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • MM Gerdau – Museum Of Mines And Metal
    • 680 Praça da Liberdade
    • 30140-010, Funcionários, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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Lapinha Cave + Sumidouro Park

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • Portuguese

Pickup included

Language options: Portuguese
Starting time: 07:00
Price details
£244.95 x 1 Adult£244.95
Total
Price is £244.95
Until Tue, 6 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Entrance ticket to Sumidouro Park, Peter Lund Museum and Gruta da Lapinha.
  • Inclusions
    Trail snack.
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Travel insurance for Brazilians
  • Exclusions
    Drinks during lunch.
  • Exclusions
    Lunch

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Parque Estadual do Sumidouro

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
We will visit Casa Fernão Dias, a period house that is our starting point for the trail accompanied by a Park Guide, showing the local flora, viewpoints to enjoy the view and the lagoon. Rock paintings, external speleothems, many places for beautiful photos. We will also taste the trail snack that is included in the experience.

Museu Peter Lund

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Let's experience and get to know a little more about this incredible man, his courage, his history, his findings, his expedition partners.

Lapinha Cave

  • 50m
  • Admission ticket included
Beautiful Grotto, with many speleothems, incredible formations that take place in caves and caves. Several rooms to visit, enjoy, take photos, film, all accompanied by a local driver, further enriching our experience. It is considered one of the 7 wonders of Estrada Real. A visit not to be missed. Pure enchantment.

Location

Activity location

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    Parque Estadual do Sumidouro
    • Rodovia AMG 115, Km 6
    • 3000-000, Lagoa Santa, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    MM Gerdau – Museum Of Mines And Metal
    • 680 Praça da Liberdade
    • 30140-010, Funcionários, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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