Gruta de Maquiné

The oldest and one of the most commercially visited caves in Brazil is Gruta de Maquiné (MG-0243), also known as Lapa Nova de Maquiné. It is located in the state of Minas Gerais, about 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) northwest of Cordisburgo and 143 kilometers (88.9 miles) northwest of Belo Horizonte. Seven massive chambers have been discovered in the cave, with a total length of 650 meters (2,130 feet) and an unevenness of only 18 meters (59 ft).

Lighting, paths, and handrails ensure that a large number of visitors may safely appreciate the grotto's delights, which are accompanied by an experienced local guide throughout the tour. Maquiné faces north and has a shallow arch-shaped portico with a width of 18 m (59 ft) and a height of only 8 m. (26 ft). Calcium carbonate is the principal component of its creation, however it also contains other minerals such as silica, gypsum, quartz, and iron. Its galleries and halls, which are truly architectural curiosities, are the consequence of water's tenacious work over millennia.