Explore Lapinha Cave and Sumidouro Park from Jaqueline, Belo Horizonte - Book Tours and Activities on Varoom
Discover a different world on the "The underground world of Lagoa Santa" experience-follow the Sumidouro Trail (1:30 duration) through a preserved park area where you can study the speleothems that enchanted Danish researcher Peter Lund, the 19th-century father of paleontology, speleology and archaeology; along the route you’ll see ancient rock paintings, visit the Sumidouro Lagoon and stop for photos at a scenic lookout, with a snack included. Your guided visit continues at the emotional and immersive Lapinha Museum and Cave, where Lund’s investigations in the Lagoa Santa region uncovered about 12,000 bones from prehistoric animals, modern-era fauna and humans dating back 10,000 years-many of which are conserved at the Natural History Museum in Copenhagen, Denmark. Lunch in Lagoa Santa is included before you return to BH (Belo Horizonte), making this a compact, well-rounded Belo Horizonte day trip that blends adventure, history and nature for travelers booking through Varoom in Jaqueline, Belo Horizonte.
About this activity in Jaqueline
Highlights
- Explore the underground world of Lagoa Santa with a guided walk through Sumidouro Park to see stunning speleothems that fascinated Peter Lund.
- Follow the 1.5-hour Sumidouro trail inside a protected area, including ancient rock paintings, the Sumidouro lagoon and a scenic lookout photo stop.
- Visit the Lapinha Cave and the Peter Lund Museum for an emotional, up-close encounter with paleontological finds and cave formations.
- Enjoy comfort and convenience with an air-conditioned vehicle, park entrance tickets and a trail snack included while you discover the region near Belo Horizonte.
Important Information
- Trail length and timing: the Sumidouro trail lasts about 1 hour 30 minutes inside the park; allow a full day for the complete itinerary that returns to Belo Horizonte.
- Fitness and health: you should have at least a moderate fitness level; the experience is not recommended for pregnant travelers, those with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.
- What to bring: sturdy closed shoes, sun protection, a refillable water bottle, a camera for the lookout and cave photos, and any personal medication.
- Booking notes: entrance fees to Sumidouro Park, the Peter Lund Museum and Gruta da Lapinha are included, along with a trail snack and guided service; drinks during lunch are not included.
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Includes
- Professional tour guide included to lead your experience in Jaqueline, Belo Horizonte and the surrounding area
- Entrance ticket to Sumidouro Park so you can explore the park’s trails and viewpoints
- Admission to the Peter Lund Museum for an easy visit to local natural history exhibits
- Entry to Gruta da Lapinha for a guided visit of the cave formations
- Trail snack provided to keep you energized during hikes in the region
- Air-conditioned vehicle for comfortable transfers between sites
- Travel insurance included for Brazilian residents for peace of mind during the day trip
Excludes
- Drinks during lunch are not included
- Lunch is not provided
Other
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries due to uneven terrain in parts of the route
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers given the physical demands of some sites
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health because parts of the itinerary require moderate exertion
- You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to fully enjoy the experience here
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