Caxambu - Parque das Aguas

Parque das Aguas

In the beautiful Parque das Aguas ("Park of the Waters") in the town center, laid out in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, are eleven Oriental-style pavilions housing mineral springs (containing magnesium, sulphur, iron, alkalis and carbonic acid) used for medical purposes, a lavishly appointed Turkish bath and several saunas and massage institutes. The carefully tended grounds, with flowerbeds and groves of pine-trees, offer pleasant walking. There are also a swimming pool and other sports facilities.