Governador Valadares Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Brazilian city in the state of Minas Gerais
About Governador Valadares
The American influence in the area stretches back to the aftermath of the American Civil War, when a wave of Confederates immigrated to Brazil and settled in the Rio Doce Valley. By now, descendants of most of those families have dispersed to other areas of the country, and the city is more well-known for the opposite emigration trend; over twenty percent of the population has a relative working in the United States. The influx of dollars into the city is so great that it is sometimes referred to as "Governador Valadólares", and the slick high-rise condos and upscale shopping areas stand out here in what would otherwise be a sleepy agricultural and mining community.
Top Attractions in Governador Valadares
Explore the best things to see and do in Governador Valadares:
- ★Atiaia Theater
- ★City Museum
- ★Ilha dos Araújos
- ★Municipal Market
- ★Praça da Estação
- ★Praça Serra Lima
- ★Rio Doce
- ★São Raimundo Bridge
Governador Valadares Travel Guide Sections
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