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Governador Valadares / More smiles per mile

MeowScore 😼75/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😼
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

June

Warm weather with traditional cultural festivities.

🏔️
january

Visit the Pico da Ibituruna and enjoy the view (max 20 words)

🎭
february

Carnaval parties and bloco parades!

🌿
march

Great time for hiking and adventure sports

🪁
april

Fly as a bird in the hang gliding capital

🏞️
may

Experience the beauty of the Rio Doce Valley

🎉
june

Festas Juninas celebrate Brazilian country culture

❄️
july

Escape the Brazilian winter here for outdoor activities

🎶
august

Witness traditional Folia de Reis

🇧🇷
september

Brazilian Independence Day celebrations

🚣
october

Perfect time for river trips and canoeing

🌸
november

Enjoy blooms of orchids and bromeliads in the nature reserve

🎄
december

Special Christmas festivities with fireworks and live music

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

🤑

As a visiting cat, I found the shopping situation in Governador Valadares to be moderately priced. While some items were affordable, others were on the pricier side.

For budget shopping, try visiting the local markets and street vendors for the best deals.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

transit city

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

transit city

Governador Valadares is often used as a transit point for travelers heading to other destinations within Minas Gerais or Bahia.

Tipping

10-15%

Tipping is common in Brazil

Tipping

10-15%

Tipping is common in Brazil

Cash is preferred, credit cards accepted. Splitting the bill is common, but not always expected.

internet situation

bad Speed

Slow speeds in certain areas

great Availability

Widely available

great Cellular

Good coverage across the city

Electric socket type B

Common in North and Central America. Safer because of grounding pin, mind voltage differences.

BRL

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Some sidewalks, but busy roads

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative region

This cat-friendly city is buzzing with energy and sunshine. The streets are lined with cat-friendly trees and colorful buildings.

Cats can enjoy the purrfect blend of nature and city life, with a picturesque river and bustling markets to explore. Meowvelous!

Things to do

The mainstream

🐟
Parque Municipal Israel Pinheiro
🏛️
Museu Histórico de Governador Valadares
🎭
Praça Serra Lima
🌿
Parque Natural dos Sete Salões
🐾
Pico da Ibituruna

The mainstream

🐟
Parque Municipal Israel Pinheiro

This park features a scenic lake, a mini zoo, hiking trails, and picnic areas for a perfect cat-day outing.

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🏛️
Museu Histórico de Governador Valadares

Get your cat-tory fix at this local museum, highlighting the region's cultural and historical significance.

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🎭
Praça Serra Lima

Cat's can wander around the busy square, watch street performances, and enjoy food from street vendors.

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🌿
Parque Natural dos Sete Salões

Cat's can relax at the park surrounded by seven beautiful waterfalls, several trails, and lush vegetation.

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🐾
Pico da Ibituruna

Cat's climb up to the famous peak for great views of the city and the Paraíba Valley. Be careful with the pawthways!

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Off the beaten path

🧘
Penedo da Paz
🐾
Cachoeira da Usina
⛰️
Ibituruna Peak
🎵
Breja Bar
🖼️
Feliciano Miguel Abdala Museum

Off the beaten path

🧘
Penedo da Paz

A tranquil spot to meditate or simply contemplate the sunset. Cats can nap on the rocks and listen to the birds chirping. 🌅

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🐾
Cachoeira da Usina

This waterfall is hidden behind a sugar cane plantation. Cats can enjoy a refreshing swim and bask in the sun. 🌊

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⛰️
Ibituruna Peak

Cats who love hiking will enjoy this challenging 2-hour climb. The view from the top is breathtaking, but cats should be careful not to fall. 🧗

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🎵
Breja Bar

A cozy bar with a wide selection of beers and petiscos (snacks). Cats can enjoy live music on weekends and belly rubs from friendly staff. 🍺

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🖼️
Feliciano Miguel Abdala Museum

This museum is a tribute to the artist's life and work. Cats can peruse his paintings, sculptures and even his personal belongings. 🎨

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Some sidewalks, but busy roads

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative region

Mindful meoweler tips

Explore Pico do Ibituruna

Pico do Ibituruna is a great place to go trekking and enjoy the beautiful views. Don't forget to take plenty of water and sunscreen with you.

Try the local cuisine

Governador Valadares offers a variety of traditional Brazilian dishes including feijoada and churrasco. Be sure to try the local cheese, requeijão, too!

Visit the Parque Municipal Ilha dos Araújos

This park offers scenic trails, waterfalls, and a lagoon where you can swim or rent paddle boats. It's a must-see for nature enthusiasts.

Useful external sites

www.visitbrasil.com/en

Visit Brasil↗

Official Brazilian tourism website with information about activities, attractions, and destinations in Brazil.

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g2342436-Governador_Valadares_State_of_Minas_Gerais-Vacations.html

Tripadvisor↗

Travel website with reviews, recommendations, and bookings for hotels, restaurants, and things to do in Governador Valadares.

www.lonelyplanet.com/brazil/minas-gerais/governador-valadares

Lonely Planet↗

Travel guidebook publisher with information on destinations, activities, and accommodations in Governador Valadares.

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