• ORIGIN:

It was founded in 1884 and its name means "Three Hearts" because of the Rio Verde's bends (Green River) that look like three hearts when seen from above. There was another versions about the name, one say that the city receive this name in honor of the devotion of the three sacred hearts of Jesus, Maria and José, and the other tell the history of three young ladies called Jacira, Jussara and Moema, who were abandoned by their lovers. All these versions are retracted in the City Anthem and represent the city's poetic tradition.

• "The King of Football": Pelé

Três Corações, Pelé's hometown, changed the streets names to include its tribute to him. Including the name of one of the main avenue, now called Avenida Rei Pelé. A lot of Pelé's memories was preserved in the city, and on this padlet we have some tourist points in Três Corações and one in special, with the reason why visit this place.

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It's also known as "Terra do Rei Museum" and dedicated to the life and work of Pelé, the "King of Football". The Museum is located in front of the Praça Pelé, 45, in the city center. The entry is free and there are workers who can give you some information about the collection.

-> Opening hours:

Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The Museum have Pelé's birth certificate, photos with his family, jerseys autographed from clubs, like Santos and Cosmos, a replica of the Jules Rimet Trophy, soccer boots and a room dedicated to his father, Dondinho, with a trophy that belonged to him.

If you're going to visit the Praça Pelé or even walk through the city center, take a look to the museum across the street and prepare yourself for a lot of information and memories you'll acquire in the collection. For sure you'll love it, so don't waste more time and enjoy the wealth of the city's history!

You can get there by bus, taxi or car. It's located in Avenida Quinto Centenário do Brasil, 1111 - Jd. Santa Tereza - MG, 37414-000.

The park, opened in 1994, was named in honor of the former soccer player and Pelé's father, João Ramos do Nascimento, nicknamed Dondinho. In 2012, the statue of Pelé, at age 10, and Dondinho, made of cement, plaster and iron by the tricordiano Afonso Barra, was unveiled.

If you have any questions about how to get there, just ask anyone along the way. All the locals know the place very well, as many of the city's sporting and religious events take place there, and most locals are friendly and happy to help with directions.

In the morning, when the sun is low, the park is ideal for picnics with friends and family, bike rides and sports. In the afternoon, picnics are also great, especially if accompanied by music and ice cream - and if you have childrens, they'll love the space! This place have many uses, from hiking and playing sports to relaxing on the weekends. It's definitely worth a visit during your tourist travel.

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Is located in Vila Gesse, Três Corações, MG, 37410-167, across from Calçadão 18, acting as an extension of it. It's one of the oldest places in Três Corações, along with the Bueno Brandão school, right across the street, and the School of Sergeants of Arms (ESA), on the street behind. Previously, the steam train passed nearby to reach the station. Today, the train tracks can still be seen on the paved streets.

The square is wide and very important to the city, as it hosts a variety of activities, including events of the ESA, animal adoption fairs, inflatable playgrounds for children on weekends, performances by the Municipal Marching Band and the Independence Day parade (September 7th).

It's a busy tourist point, both during the week and on weekend, as it is a service center, but the hustle and bustle gives it a big-city charm. On the other hand, if you're not a fan of crowded places and want to visit the square, you can go in the evening, around 8 p.m., when the center is quieter and the lights are elegant. Don't forget to bring a jacket with you, as it can get windy at night.

Enjoy your night walks!

Actually, his house is a museum in the center of the city that received the number 1000 in honor of the Pelé's goals along his career. The street where it's located received his name, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, a calm place that you can get there by taxi, car, bus, bike or whatever you want. It's located in R. Edson Arantes do Nascimento, 1000, in the center of Três Corações - MG 37410-019.

The entrance is free and there was many details of the life of the legend knowed in all the world, just like his bedroom, his family's items, furniture, kitchen objetcs, old colored cups and so much feeling that you can only understand by visiting in person. Knowing Pelé's life story makes us understand that even if we have a simple childhood in the countryside, full of difficulties, we can still be great and worthy of recognition, just as Pelé left his mark on the whole world and will never be forgotten.

My hometown and my family's hometown, Três Corações, used to look worst. The city still have some abandoned places that could be amazing if the prefecture invested in infrastructure, city's culture and tourist points, like the Iron Bridge, the Train Station, the Atlético stadium, the Municipal Market etc. Actually, the prefect is investing in Pelé's cultural memory to grow, but it needs to transform the city's infrastructure that already exists and promote the funny tourism in the city, no just speak of coffee and coffee, then they'll make money and gain fame.

My city has potential, but the prefecture doen't invest much in its cultural heritage, so much so that it wnats to sell and privatize some of its oldest historical sites.

2. What is the most beautiful city you have ever visited? And in Minas Gerais? Why? What makes it so beautiful?

Well, I haven't been to many cities in my life until then, but one of the most beautiful and unforgattable is São Tomé das Letras. OK, that town looks like it was built to create masochistic climbers, but the scenery is wonderful, and there is no discussion about that.

I've never been to another state but Minas Gerais, so São Tomé das Letras still being the best "city". Its natural landscapes are breathtaking, each one more mystical than the last. When you climb the stones and seen the city from above, it feels like you're all alone and in piece. When you explore the cavers, it seems like you're in another world, even if you don't use mushrooms.

3. What is your favorite place in Minas Gerais? And in Brazil?

Actually, my favorite place in Minas Gerais, is Santana do Riacho, a small town a 100 km of Belo Horizonte where its located the National Park of Serra do Cipó, with its beautiful waterfall, trees, lakes and natural lanscapes. In Brazil, it's Cataratas do Iguaçu, near the border, 'cause its also wondrous.

4. What city would you like to visit most? Why is that?

The city that I want to visit most most most most is San Pedro de Atacama, in northeastern Chile. Why?! Its just a city in the desert with a gorgeous viewing of Via Lactea, its constellations and a piece of the world that we don't know almost nothing. It's such a dream, man.

5. Do you know any information about this? Like population, foods, costume etc.? What is one curiosity about it?

Of course! San Pedro de Atacama is a place in Cordilheira dos Andes located nearby El Valle de la Luna, a famous valley in Los Flamencos Natural Reserve, similar to the lunar surface, with a big sand dune and mountains with orange and pink lines. Places around these, in Chile, are really magnific and magic, the nature is singular and strange in a beautiful way, its inspiring.

It was founded in 1450 and the population is around 5.347 inhabitants. I don't know too much about the food, but it haves andina potatoes, pastel de choclo, charquicán and grilled lhama.

About the traditional customs, the city has a strong influence of culture Licanantay, viewing in the art, culinary and religious traditions, blending catholicism with ancestral rituals. A curiosity about it: there are specific rules, like the ban on drink alcohol in public and have parties with loud music after 11 p.m., because there are respect for the tourism and tours that begin early in the morning.

6. In this city is there any specific place to visit? Why?

Great question. I want to visit this city because of the Atacama Desert and its magical sky of Lactea View at night. One of my dreams in life is camping in this desert with a telescopic to explore the stars, the planets and dream about the past, the present and the future while observing a little bit of the cosmos.

Located in northern Chile, this small town sits at two thousand meters above sea level and has around five thousand inhabitants. It’s surrounded by volcanoes, salt flats, and colorful lagoons that make every view unforgettable. You can explore the Valley of the Moon, visit the El Tatio Geysers, and enjoy the clear, starry sky at night.

Thank you for your attention and come discover the beauty of the desert — come to San Pedro de Atacama, where the desert comes alive and the stars touchs the ground."