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My hometown is Varginha. It is a bustling mid-sized city in southern Minas Gerais, Brazil, with about 136,000 residents. The city is world-famous for the so-called “ET Incident of Varginha” (January 1996), giving it a unique identity in tourism and popular culture. It also has a strong economy, being a major center for coffee production and exports, which supports urban growth and infrastructure. However, as in many growing cities, some parts still face challenges—there is demand for continued urban planning and improvement of services as the city evolves.

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Is your hometown different from the city where you live? How?

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Is your hometown different from the city where you live? How?

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No — I was born and live in Varginha. It’s the same place. I know it well: with its unique identity (the ET Incident), its strategic location in southern Minas Gerais, and a strong sense of community among the “varginhenses”. It means I’m both from here and live here every day.

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Memorial of the ET – Tourist Attraction in Varginha

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Memorial of the ET – Tourist Attraction in Varginha

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In Varginha there is the “Memorial of the ET”. The attraction was inaugurated on 9 November 2022. It sits at a vantage point from which you can see a large part of the city, and features a planetarium among its facilities. The building tells the story of the famous 1996 “ET Incident of Varginha” with interactive exhibits, colorful lighting and fun alien motifs.
Address: Rua Maria de Paiva Pinto, nº 105, Bairro Vila Paiva, Varginha-MG, Brazil.
Daily visitation hours are generally from 9:00 to 17:30, and group visits (schools etc.) may require scheduling.

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What city would like to visit most? Why?

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What city would like to visit most? Why?

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I would like to visit Tokyo. I consider it an incredible city with a mix of modern technology and traditional culture, offering an exciting and unique experience.

Curiosity: Tokyo is the capital of Japan and one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world. Its public transportation system is very efficient, making it easy to explore the city.

Informations: Japan is known for its technology, cuisine, and cultural heritage. Tokyo has amazing skyscrapers, historic temples, beautiful gardens, and vibrant neighborhoods.

Specific place to visit: I would like to visit Shibuya Crossing, the Senso-ji Temple, and explore the districts of Akihabara and Harajuku.

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What is the most beautiful city you ever visited? And in Minas Gerais?

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What is the most beautiful city you ever visited? And in Minas Gerais?

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Considering all the cities I've visited, Rio de Janeiro is the most beautiful city.
In Minas Gerais, São Thomé das Letras.

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Hi guys! Today, I want to show you one of the most curious and unique tourist spots in Minas Gerais: the ET Museum in Varginha!

This museum was created to preserve and share the story of the famous 1996 UFO incident, when several people claimed to have seen unidentified flying objects and even extraterrestrial beings in the city.

The museum has documents, newspaper articles, videos, and replicas that tell the story of what became known as the "Varginha ET".
It’s not only a cool place for those interested in UFOs, but also an important part of the local culture and identity.

I chose this place because it combines mystery, history, and fun! Visiting the museum was an unforgettable experience — and made me see how rich and diverse our state’s tourism can be.

I hope you enjoyed my oral tour guide. See you soon!