From the humble beginnings of a small town called São Pedro de Uberabinha, what we now know as the city of Uberlândia in the province of Minas Gerais, Brazil was born. Today Uberlândia is the economic power house of Minas Gerais and home to 3.5 million inhabitants. The city is called the Gateway to the Cerrado, the Cerrado being an area similar to the Savanna plains, and that is rich in both flora and fauna. Covering an area of some two million square kilometers, the Cerrado is the second largest geographical region in Brazil. It has been granted the status of a UNESCO “Biosphere Reserve” in an attempt at conservation. The inhabitants are friendly and very welcoming and you can experience a very enjoyable stay at any of the fine discount hotels in Uberlândia.

The city has several fabulous shopping areas, and a wealth of bars, restaurants and night clubs for your evening entertainment. There are also many beautiful parks areas like the Parque do Sabia which also houses the Estádio Municipal João Havelange, the largest sports stadium in Minas Gerais. Local places of interest in the city include the memorial outside of the beautiful church of Our Lady of the Rosary, which commemorates the life of Zumbi, a local hero taken into bondage but who arose to lead the fight for freedom from black slavery in Brazil. To see this any many other sites of historical and colonial interest, you can reserve accommodation at one of the many budget hotels in Uberlândia on EasyToBook.com.