Santos Dumont

Santos Dumont is a city in the Southern Minas Gerais.

Understand
Santos Dumont is the birthplace of aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont and is named in his honour. Prior to the renaming the city was known as Palmira. The Cabangu museum is dedicated to his memory. It is in the house where he was born.

Climate

 * October to April: Warm temperatures and plenty of rain
 * May to September: Cooler temperatures and little rain. This period is drier and coincides with winter.

Do

 * The city's birthday is celebrated on July 27
 * The feast of the patron saint São Miguel is celebrated on September 29
 * The feast of the patron saint São Miguel is celebrated on September 29