Minas Gerais is one of the most visited tourist destinations in this part of Brazil.  The state possesses a wide array of tourist plans geared towards showing the importance of physical activity and leisure activities, all aiming to create a better life.  According IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics), 14 million Brazilians are over the age of 65.  This number verifies investigations claiming that the Brazilian population is living longer and longer.

The options are many:  Health and well-being destinations for those seeking to rest amidst and take advantage of the state's exuberant beauty to improve their quality of life; of historical cities to find one self and behold the beauty of the church's artistic expressions; apart from the richness of the handcrafts and the delicious gastronomy, this is yet another attractive quality for the cities of Minas Gerais.