LAW NO. 14.718, OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Presidency of the Republic - Civil House - Special Secretariat for Legal Affairs
Summary: The Coffee Route is a national monument.
THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC I make known that the National Congress decrees and I sanction the following Law:
Art. 1º The Coffee Route is hereby erected as a national monument, comprising the road that starts on the BR-365 in the municipality of Patrocínio, passes along the BR-354 in the municipalities of Patos de Minas, Lagoa Formosa and Carmo do Paranaíba, through the junction with the MG-235 in the Municipality of São Gotardo and continues to the right along the BR-262 in the Municipalities of Araxá and Campos Altos, returns to the BR-354 and passes through the junction in the Municipality of Tapiraí and the Municipalities of Bambuí, Iguatama and Arcos until the junction with the MG-050 in the Municipality of Formiga, continues through the municipalities of Alpinópolis and Carmo do Rio Claro on the BR-265 and on through the municipalities of Ilicínea and Boa Esperança to the junction with the BR-369, passes through the junction in the municipality of Cristais and through the municipalities of Aguanil, Campo Belo, São Francisco de Paula and Oliveira, returns via BR-369 to BR-265 in the municipality of Boa Esperança, continues to the municipality of Santana da Vargem and, on MG-167, passes through the municipality of Três Pontas, continues to the municipality of Varginha, where Porto Seco Sul de Minas is located, passes the junction with the BR-491 highway and on it turns right through the municipalities of Elói Mendes, Paraguaçu, Alfenas, Areado, Monte Belo, Muzambinho, Guaxupé, Guaranésia and São Sebastião do Paraíso, returns to the junction with the BR-146 highway in the municipality of Muzambinho and passes through the municipalities of Cabo Verde, Botelhos, Bandeira do Sul, Campestre and Machado, follows the MG-453 to the BR-491 in the Municipality of Paraguaçu until the Municipality of Varginha, continues until the junction with the BR-381 in the Municipality of Três Corações and follows this highway until the junction with the BR-267, passes through the municipalities of Campanha, Cambuquira, Conceição do Rio Verde and, on the right, on the BR-460, through the municipality of São Lourenço to the municipality of Carmo de Minas, at the junction with the MG-347, and continues through the municipalities of Cristina, Pedralva and São José do Alegre until the junction with the BR-459, then turn right on this highway through the municipalities of Santa Rita do Sapucaí and Pouso Alegre, continue on the BR-381 to the municipality of São Paulo and follow the SP-150 to its final destination at the port in the municipality of Santos.
Art. 2 This Law shall enter into force on the date of its publication.
Brasília, November 1, 2023; 202nd of Independence and 135th of the Republic.
LUIZ INÁCIO LULA DA SILVA
Celso Sabino de Oliveira
This text does not replace the one published in the DOU of 3.11.2023.
On the National Coffee Circuit, every stop has a story
"The National Coffee Circuit is here to further strengthen and enhance the largest coffee producing and selling region in the world. It's an opportunity to show Brazil and the world all the richness, tradition and quality that exist here, highlighting the strength of our culture and boosting new business and tourism."
Jacques Miari, the president of Cocatrel, highlights the transformative role of coffee: the strength of the bean, the striking aromas, the potential of our people and the real chance of attracting tourists from Brazil and around the world.
"The National Coffee Circuit is a valuable opportunity to show Brazil the strength of our sector. More than just a product, coffee is part of the culture, economy and daily life of our people. With this initiative, producing regions, cooperative members and the diversity of Brazilian coffees gain visibility. As with wines, cheeses and chocolates in other countries, Brazilian coffee also deserves to be celebrated, valued and recognized for its history, quality and social impact."
"Every day we think about how to offer the best coffee to the world, and the world is passionate about our coffee. Now, with the Circuit, we're opening the doors of our production units to Brazil and the world."
Author of the law that recognized the Rota do Café as the 14th National Monument, Diego helped get this symbolic and economic route that connects the producing farms of Minas Gerais to the Port of Santos off the ground, a path that reveals all the power of Brazilian coffee culture.
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☕️ The National Coffee Circuit continues to gain form and presence in cities that have made coffee history.
New milestones are ready for installation in various municipalities, strengthening the Circuit's identity and expanding the connection between tourism, culture, tradition, and regional development.
Each frame represents much more than a landmark: it symbolizes a city's belonging to a route that values producers, entrepreneurs, cultural heritage, tourist experiences, and the strength of national coffee cultivation.
🌱 The expansion of the Circuit reaffirms the commitment to unite territories, promote destinations, and highlight the countless stories that are born around one of Brazil's greatest riches: coffee.
📍 Soon, more cities will receive their landmarks and further integrate into this grand journey of valuing Brazilian coffee.
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☕✨ The National Coffee Circuit was a true milestone of knowledge and unforgettable experiences!
It was an intense 3 days, full of learning, valuable exchanges, and meetings that further strengthen our sector and the entire coffee chain.
Our sincere thanks to every partner, supporter, and participant who was part of this creation. Special thanks to Cocatrel, the Municipality of Três Pontas, and all the entities and speakers who contributed with dedication to the success of the event at the Convention Center.
We continue together, boosting Brazilian coffee with unity and knowledge. 🌱☕
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☕✨ Tourism and coffee go hand in hand in generating opportunities. And that's why partnerships like the one with Fecitur, represented by its president Teresa Lemos, are so important for strengthening the National Coffee Circuit. ✨
📹 Watch the video to see the chat between the project's cultural ideator, Edgar Bessa, and Teresa Lemos about the importance of this connection between tourism and coffee farming. 🌱
Here at the National Coffee Circuit Convention Center, the proposal is precisely to build bridges to connect producers, entrepreneurs, tourism professionals, gastronomy professionals, hospitality professionals, and everyone who is part of this great chain driven by coffee.
After all, when coffee meets tourism, even more powerful, human, and transformative experiences are born for the entire chain. ☕🚜✨
# Expocafé # Convention Center # Fecitur
Tomorrow, the National Coffee Circuit Convention Center will host another day of strategic debates at Expocafé 2026, bringing together agricultural and legal experts to discuss topics that directly impact the present and future of Brazilian coffee farming.
📍 Check out the morning schedule for the 28th:
9:30 AM
▪️ Good governance in agriculture and the impacts of tax reform on agriculture
With tax specialist Edgar Junqueira, from the firm Rolim Goulart Cardoso.
Moderation by Lúcio Oliveira Silva, president of the Agribusiness Law Commission of the OAB-MG.
10 AM
The structure of coffee contracts with financial institutions: a legal analysis of production and economic risks
With Bruna Santa Santos - Lawyer at Chalfun Advogados Associados. Specialist in Tax and Business Law.
Moderated by Helena Delamonica, director of the OABMG Commissions.
11 AM
Tax reform and coffee tourism in Minas Gerais: opportunities, risks, and paths to legal certainty
With Teresa Augusta Lemos Remunhão, from Aceleros.
Moderation by Rosana Márcia Guimarães, president of the Tourism Commission of the OABMG.
A meeting of knowledge, networking, and fundamental discussions to strengthen agribusiness, legal security, and the development of coffee tourism in Minas Gerais.
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☕✨ This morning, we kicked off the activities of the National Coffee Circuit Convention Center at Expocafé 2026 with a robust program full of relevant content for the coffee sector.
The program, led by SEAPA, brought debates and lectures on productivity mapping, updating the coffee culture, the Green Seal Platform, certification, territorial intelligence, sustainability, and advances in coffee genetic improvement, bringing together important names and institutions from Minas Gerais's agriculture sector. 🌱
We will also address topics on associativism and cooperativism that impact the life of coffee farmers and the leading role of women in coffee. More exchanges, connections, and knowledge at the National Coffee Circuit Convention Center.
And tomorrow, we'll have more talks and debates, follow everything so you don't miss a moment! ☕🚜
The opening of Expocafé 2026 was marked by the presence of various authorities and stakeholders from the coffee industry. One of the special moments was the handover of the National Coffee Circuit landmarks to the cities of Elói Mendes, Cambuquira, São Bento Abade, and Três Corações.
The event brought together important leaders, including Governor Mateus Simões, Cocatrel President Jacques, Federal Deputy Diego Andrade, state deputies, mayors, authorities, and representatives from the cities that received the landmark and municipalities in the region.
The mayors of the honored municipalities were present: Natal Donizetti Cadorini, mayor of Elói Mendes; Enéias Machado de Souza, mayor of São Bento Abade; Dimas Pereira Abraão, Mayor of Três Corações. The Cambuquira City Hall was represented by Walkiria Alves Lopes Tavares Pereira, Secretary of Economic and Sustainable Development of Cambuquira, and the Monte Carmelo City Hall was represented by Secretary Zizi.
Edgar Bessa, Coordinator of the National Coffee Circuit; Renato Paiva, President of Sicoob Credivar; Diego Andrade, Federal Deputy, and Matheus Simões, Governor of the State of Minas Gerais, presented a tribute to the Mayors who received the milestone.
The power of coffee continues to make its mark, connecting cities, strengthening tourism, and driving the future of Minas Gerais and Brazil.
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☕ Wednesday, the 27th's programming at the National Coffee Circuit Convention Center promises a lot!! It will be entirely focused on coffee tourism, its business opportunities, and the potential that transforms coffee-producing regions into increasingly strong and valued destinations.
In the video, the president of Fecitur, Teresa Lemos, invites producers, entrepreneurs, leaders, and tourism professionals to participate in this special program, which throughout the morning and afternoon will promote debates, connections, and exchanges of experiences on hospitality and experiential tourism centered around coffee. 🌱🤝
A meeting designed to strengthen the entire chain and show how coffee goes far beyond the cup: it drives cities, generates opportunities, and connects people.
📍 Expocafé 2026, at Três Pontas Airport
May 27
🎟️ Free admission
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Join us in this movement that unites coffee, tourism, and development. ☕✨
#Expocafé #National Coffee Circuit #fecitur #Convention Center
The Rosary Festival in São Gonçalo do Sapucaí was the scene of another landmark moment for the expansion of the National Coffee Circuit!
📍During the celebration, the official handoff of the milestones took place for the municipalities of:
São Gonçalo do Sapucaí
Natércia
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Heliodora
Among the authorities present were: the mayor of São Gonçalo do Sapucaí, Eloi Radin, and the vice-mayor, Valéria Moreira; Natal Donizetti Cadorini, mayor of the municipality of Eloi Mendes, Edilson Luiz da Silva Mota, from Crea-MG, Luiz Antônio, representing Federal Deputy Diego Andrade, in addition to representatives from the municipalities of Natércia, Campanha, and Heliodora.
This initiative expands tourism opportunities for cities linked to gastronomy, local commerce, hospitality, tradition, and business.
The Circuit, the cities, and the partners reinforce the collective commitment to transform coffee into an experience that strengthens cultural identity and generates development for the municipalities.
Our thanks to the partners and supporters who continue to build this story with us:
🤎Crea-MG • Sicoob Credivas • São Gonçalo do Sapucaí City Hall • Coopervass • Quinta Arte •
#NationalCoffeeCircuit #CoffeeTourism #BrazilianCoffee #SãoGoncaloDoSapucai #Natércia Campanha, MG Heliodora Coffee Farming, Minas Gerais
☕⚖️ The legal panel at the National Coffee Circuit Convention Center promises fundamental debates for the present and future of the coffee agroindustry during Expocafé 2026!
On May 28th, specialists and industry leaders will gather to discuss strategic topics that directly impact producers, financial institutions, tourism, and legal security in agriculture.
9:30 AM | Good governance in agriculture and the impacts of tax reform on agriculture
With tax specialist Edgar Junqueira, from the firm Rolim Goulart Cardoso.
🎙️ Moderated by Lúcio Oliveira Silva, President of the Agribusiness Law Commission of the OAB-MG.
10h | The structure of coffee contracts with financial institutions: a legal analysis of production and economic risks
With the participation of the Agribusiness Superintendence of Banco do Brasil.
🎙️ Moderated by Helena Delamonica, Director of OABMG Commissions.
🕚 11 AM | Tax Reform and Coffee Tourism in Minas Gerais: Opportunities, Risks, and Paths to Legal Certainty with Teresa Augusta Lemos Remunhão, from the Aceleros firm.
🎙️ Moderation by Rosana Márcia Guimarães, president of the Tourism Commission of OABMG.
A morning of qualified content, exchange of experiences, and reflections on governance, contracts, taxation, and the development of coffee tourism in Minas Gerais.
📍 Participate! National Coffee Circuit Convention Center – Expocafé 2026
📌 Três Pontas Airport
May 26-28
8 AM to 5 PM
✅ Free entry upon registration on the official Expocafé website.
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☕✨ A moment of recognition, culture, and appreciation for the cities that strengthen coffee tourism and tradition in Minas. We look forward to seeing you at the Delivery of the National Coffee Circuit Markers! 🤎
# National Coffee Circuit # Coffee Tourism # São Gonçalo dos Apucaí # Minas Gerais # Cultural Tourism
This Mother's Day, we celebrate those who turn simple moments into unforgettable memories. 💐
A mother is an embrace that welcomes, care that inspires, and love that is present in every detail.
It's where love comes to life, aroma, and flavor. ✨
Happy Mother's Day to all those who make the world sweeter, lighter, and full of affection. 💖
On the National Coffee Circuit, tourism gains aroma, flavor, and stories that are born from the land and arrive at the cup.
Each road traveled reveals unique landscapes, cultures, and experiences, connecting people to the cities that make coffee their identity and their pride.
From the coffee plantation to the freshly brewed coffee, each stop is an invitation to experience Minas Gerais in a more human, affective, and unforgettable way. ☕💚
Travel, discover, experience. Come live the National Coffee Circuit.
# National Coffee Circuit # Tourism # Minas Gerais Coffee # Experiential Tourism
