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Municipality in Minas Gerais, Brazil
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São João del Rei is the largest of the colonial mining towns in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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By bus
São João del Rei is four hours by bus from Belo Horizonte, eight from São Paulo.
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Juiz de Fora · Regional · JDF
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