Barbacena is the 'City of Roses’ and it lies in amongst the Serra da Mantiqueira foothills. The reason for the nickname is because the elevated position of the town gives it a slightly cooler climate than most other parts of Brazil, which is perfect for growing flowers, and in particular, roses.
The town is located in the east of the country and lies on the major highway, the BR-040, which is also known as the Rodovia JK, linking Rio de Janeiro with Brasilia. If you wish to take advantage of this connectivity you can hire a car in order to take you south to Rio de Janeiro, or north to Brasilia. You can hire a car for Barbacena through VIP cars. Just use our booking for or give us a call!