Buritis is shaped by more than 42 waterfalls within the municipality and a local history that tells of Veredas and Buriti palms. Local production of dairy products and cachaça adds another perspective on the destination. The landscape, the history behind the name and local production offer different starting points for planning your trip.

Waterfalls and Waterways

There are more than 42 waterfalls within the municipality of Buritis. This number may change as additional attractions are recorded. One specific example is Cachoeira da Barriguda II in Barriguda II: the waterfall is approximately 120 meters high. The total number and the height answer different questions: the first describes the waterfalls across the municipality, while the second describes the dimensions of a single waterfall. If waterfalls are a deciding factor in choosing your destination, both figures offer a concrete indication of Buritis’s natural character.

The springs are part of a broader hydrological context, too. The springs in the municipality of Buritis and in the surrounding region belong to the Rio São Francisco basin; some of this river’s springs are located in Buritis. This makes water in Buritis tangible not only through individual waterfalls but also through the regional context of its springs.

Veredas in the Name Buritis

Buritis got its name because the village was located next to Veredinha, where numerous Buriti palms grew in flooded, marshy areas. These areas are called Veredas. Veredas are also mentioned in Guimarães Rosa’s book Grande Sertão: Veredas. The explanation of the place name is thus connected both to a specific landscape and to a literary reference. Those interested in the origin of the name can discover the history of the Veredas alongside the waterfalls.

Local Production

Local production also comes in different forms. The Laticínios Buritis factory in Buritis makes more than 40 products under its own brands. Cachaça Urucuiana is produced at Fazenda HB and is considered one of the most sought-after cachaças in the country. These examples range from a product line under branded labels to a single named product in demand nationwide. For travelers who want to understand Buritis through its production as well as its landscape, they offer a distinct perspective on the place.

Minas Gerais in a Broader Context

Minas Gerais provides a broader natural and cultural context. The state has 94 protected areas, which safeguard nearly two million hectares across the three biomes of the Atlantic Forest, Cerrado and Caatinga. Tourism is established in 17 of Minas Gerais’s natural parks. The state’s cultural context includes the craft of bell ringers in Minas Gerais, recognized as Brazilian cultural heritage, as well as the artisanal production of Minas cheese, which is also recognized. Travelers can experience cultural and historical heritage, nature and gastronomy throughout the state. Thus, statewide natural and cultural themes sit alongside Buritis’s specific connections to waterfalls, Veredas and local production.

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For the broader travel overview: Minas Gerais.