Itanhandu - Minas Gerais

Itanhandu is a municipality located near São Lourenço, Minas Gerais state. It's foundation was in September 7, 1923. At 2006, the city had about 14.129 habitants. It's a very calm and peaceful place, where you can find good people, nice places, old beautiful houses and "fuscas" (the name that brazilians give to the old beetle VW). If you come to Minas Gerais, don't forget Itanhandu!

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