Your stay — Mazza Hotel
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Igreja Matriz de Santana (194 m · ~2 min walk)
- Place of worship: Centro Espírita Augusto Silva (309 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Primeira Igreja Presbiteriana (523 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Seminário ( SCJ ) (674 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Lavras Shopping — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
Praça Leonardo Venerando Pereira — 443 m · ~6 min walk
Museu Bi-Moreira — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banco24Horas — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Estação Costa Pinto — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Good to know — Lavras
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.14 · BRL
Emergency Contacts
LavrasFor non-urgent help, call 199 (civil defence) or 181 (anonymous tip line). Lavras is small, so response times vary. Keep your phone charged and note your exact location—street names and landmarks help. The local hospital is Hospital Viver Bem on Rua João Camilo de Oliveira Torres; its general number is (35) 3822-9000. For tourists, the tourist police (Policia Militar Turística) can be reached via 190; they speak limited English.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Lavras, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Mazza Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco24Horas — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Tietê Bus Terminal, São Paulo → Lavras Bus Terminal (Rodoviária de Lavras)
💡 Buy tickets online via ClickBus—window seats face the Serra da Mantiqueira. Arrive 45 mins early to avoid queues. From the terminal, a 10-min taxi to Tropical Palace costs R$25.
Lavras Bus Terminal (Rodoviária) → Tropical Palace Hotel
💡 Uber works in Lavras but wait times are 10–15 mins. At the rank, negotiate flat rates before getting in—R$25 is fair for this short run. Avoid taxis queued at the main entrance; walk 50m to the secondary rank for cheaper fares.
Lavras Bus Terminal (Rodoviária) → Tropical Palace Hotel (Avenida Presidente Vargas)
💡 Catch line 02 (Centro-Universitário) or 03 (Centro-Jardins) from stop just outside bus station. Tell driver 'Hotel Tropical'—they often stop near the entrance. Have exact change; drivers don't give change for notes larger than R$10.
Congonhas Airport (CGH) or Guarulhos (GRU), São Paulo → Tropical Palace Hotel, Lavras
💡 Book a remessa (shared taxi) from GRU to save 40%; companies like TransLavras run daily. Confirm the fare includes tolls—many drivers add them after.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Mazza Hotel?
Check-in at Mazza Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Lavras
💡 Check the small mineral collection upstairs—some pieces are surprisingly rare. Donations welcome but not required.
💡 Visit during a weekday mass (usually 6pm) to see the interior fully lit and hear the choir. No photography during services.
💡 Ask at the front desk if the rooftop terrace is open—it offers a good view of the city for free.
💡 The outdoor gym equipment near the entrance is free and often quiet in late afternoon. Bring water—no drinking fountains nearby.
💡 Go on a weekday morning to avoid crowds; wear sturdy shoes for the trail to the upper falls.