The Town of São Lourenço .•. State of Minas Gerais - Brazil

São Lourenço (Saint Lawrence) is a Brazilian town in the state of MINAS GERAIS, in the Southwest region of the country. It is one of the smallest Brazilian municipalities, with only 57.2 km² (22.1 sq. mi), and it is well known nationwide for its natural beauty and healing mineral waters.

The town has a yearly mean temperature of 18°C. In the winter the lows can reach 0°C, sometimes with heavy frost.

Tourism is the main economic activity of the city although it has also become the regional hub for shopping, medical care, banking, etc. In addition, São Lourenço has some of the greatest spas in Brazil.

The city was classified by the IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics)as the second better HDI (Human Development Index) of Minas Gerais and it receives around 600.000 visitors annually. Sao Lourenço boasts of more than 50 hotels, that can suit any budget, and many offer special packages for families and recreational activities for children. Most hotels are all inclusive, offering buffet style meals that can amaze your senses with the fascinating cuisine of Minas Gerais.

Several outstanding events take place in Sao Lourenço every year such as the National Vintage Car Show, International Choir Festival, Winter Festival, Street Carnaval, Orchid Exhibits, Megacycle (a motorcyclists gathering), Hot Air Balloonists Gathering, as well as several conventions and conferences of major Brazilian organizations.

Enjoy a little of this beautiful city. Enjoy a little of this beautiful world.

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Enjoy also the video about the State of Minas Gerais on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbzUsV2JHtE
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Music on this video: BEAUTIFUL WORLD, by Take That

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