Serro

Serro is a historic town in Central Minas Gerais.

Understand
In colonial times the city was known by the name Vila do Príncipe (Princeville). Serro is well known for its traditional cheese, cultural richness, colonial influence and unique environment.

By car

 * From Diamantina via BR-367 through Guinda, and then via MG-259 from Datas, for 88 km.
 * From Belo Horizonte via 'BR-381, MG-434, and then 'MG-129 to Itabira, BR-120 to Guanhães, and then BR-259

By bus

 * Rodoviária de Serro, Praça Ângelo Miranda, s/nº, tel. +55 38 3541-1366

See

 * Matriz Nossa Sra. Conceição, Largo do Pelourinho. Built in 1713.
 * Igreja do Bom Jesus do Matozinhos, Praça Cristiano Otoni. Rococo style.
 * Igreja do Rosário, built in 1759.
 * Capela de Santa Rita, highest point of the Historic Center, built in 1745.
 * Pico do Itambé, 40 km distant
 * Malheiros Waterfall
 * Cascatinha Waterfall
 * Pedra Redonda
 * Malheiros Waterfall
 * Cascatinha Waterfall
 * Pedra Redonda