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 coffee that unites us also moves us. And the National Coffee Circuit works with projects that go beyond the route: they promote tourism, generate business and enhance the coffee culture in each territory they pass through. 🌱
And none of this happens alone. It's the strength of partnerships that turns ideas into reality, connecting institutions, producers and cities with the same purpose: to strengthen the entire coffee chain, from field to cup.
With the support of partners such as the Minas Gerais Department of Culture, the Minas Gerais Department of Agriculture, Emater-MG, CREA-MG, and OAB Minas Gerais, we continue to build an increasingly strong, structured route full of opportunities.
🤝 Support our projects and events. Come and grow with us and be part of this movement that transforms coffee into development, culture and the future.
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☕✨ A route born from coffee, transforming paths into opportunities. The National Coffee Circuit connects over 116 cities, uniting territories marked by history, culture, and the strength of those who make coffee happen every day. ✨
From Alto Paranaíba to the Port of Santos, passing through the South and Southwest of Minas Gerais and the cities bordering São Paulo, this route reveals much more than landscapes: it reveals experiences, flavors, and stories that move Brazil.
🍃The Circuit is a generator of business and development, integrating gastronomy, culture, sports, and economy to strengthen coffee farming and boost each participating city. Along the way, the Circuit's Milestones signal this vibrant journey, an invitation to discover, feel, and experience coffee up close.
👉 Come and discover the National Coffee Circuit and live this unique experience!
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☕🤝 Partnerships that strengthen those who make coffee happen. Minas Gerais, the largest coffee producer in the world, has built its history on the work of thousands of producers who dedicate their lives to the countryside. And for many years, Emater-MG has worked closely with the sector, providing technical assistance and support to more than 320,000 rural producers throughout the state. 🌱
Now, this strength has been added to the National Coffee Circuit. In the video, Otávio Maia talks about the importance of this partnership, which was born to value producers, boost the market and expand opportunities for coffee from Minas Gerais, strengthening not only production, but also tourism and businesses linked to the bean.
When those who know the field join forces with those who believe in the future of coffee, new routes open up for Minas Gerais and Brazil. ☕✨ Thank you for your trust and partnership, let's go together!
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🌸☕ Women represent 43% of the world's agricultural workforce and help produce around half of the planet's food. Between crops, harvests and stories that span generations, they are the ones who turn dedication into food, care into the future and work into life.
👩🦳 Women who plant courage, water dreams and harvest hope. Women who make the earth bloom every day. 🌾
✨Our tribute on International Women's Day to all those who cultivate the world with their hands and hearts. 🌺
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🧀✨ The creator of the National Coffee Circuit, Edgar Bessa, was present at the launch of Emater-MG's book Queijos Artesanais de Minas, reinforcing that tradition, culture and production go hand in hand to strengthen agribusiness.
On the occasion, Edgar sat at the table alongside the Secretary of Agriculture, Thales Fernandes, the president of Fecitur, Teresa Lemos and the president of Emater-MG, Otávio Maia, as well as other leaders in the sector.
With more than 200 pages, the book covers 16 producing regions and reveals the stories of men and women who have turned artisanal cheese into a way of life. 📖
During the event, the consistent work that Minas Gerais has been doing to value and recognize its artisanal cheeses was highlighted, a movement that dialogues directly with the purpose of the National Coffee Circuit of praising those who produce, preserving traditions and generating development with identity.
☕️ Because whether it's coffee or cheese, Minas proves that excellence springs from the earth... and from the hearts of those who make it. 💛🧀
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☕✨ We've traveled roads that have given us discoveries and, in the rearview mirror, we're left with the stories that have given meaning to our journey.
Now we move on, ready to live new experiences, the kind that excite, connect and stay. In 2026, we wish you encounters guided by coffee flavors, aromas of hope and a reunion with our tradition in each city of the National Coffee Circuit.
We are waiting for you to continue this story. Happy 2026! ✨🤍
✨ May the aromas of coffee bring hope, warm encounters and awaken new stories and connections along the way.
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The award, which highlighted the specialty coffee from Ucha do Agro and the Araçu and Caxambu farms, which are part of the National Coffee Circuit, reaffirms the quality of our coffees and highlights the immense potential of the producers who make our land a benchmark.
This recognition praises not only the final product, but the entire journey: the care taken with cultivation, respect for the terroir and the daily dedication of those who believe in coffee as a legacy. In the video, producer and partner Ucha shares that this award is the result of more than 20 years of hard work, built on consistency, knowledge and commitment to excellence in coffee production.
An achievement that values people, strengthens the production chain and projects Brazilian coffee onto new horizons.
Come and discover the coffees of the National Coffee Circuit and discover the history, quality and strength of our origins in every cup.
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☕✨ When dedication turns into excellence, the world feels it in the cup. ☕️ With a historic score of 93.2 points, young producer João Pedro Emerick Ramos, just 24 years old, won the title of best coffee in Minas Gerais for the 2025 harvest, a recognition that reflects love, care and work done bean by bean. ✨
⛰️Produzido in the traditional region of Matas de Minas, in Alto do Jequitibá, the winning coffee carries more than technique: it carries history, family and purpose. A blend treated with precision, altitude, time and sensitivity, resulting in a balanced drink with striking notes and a unique identity.
🍃This achievement is not a one-off, it represents the extraordinary quality of Minas Gerais producers, who take Brazilian coffee to international levels.
🏆 And that's exactly what the National Coffee Circuit values: the best coffees in Brazil, the people behind them and the route that connects origin, culture and excellence from the countryside to the world. 🌍☕
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Our route goes far beyond coffee. ☕✨ It embraces the riches that Minas and São Paulo produce with mastery, and one of them is the world of wineries, which grows, enchants and reveals unique flavors of our territory. 🍇🌄
In various regions, producers and farms combine two of Minas Gerais' passions: specialty coffees and high-quality wines. A combination that exudes aroma, tradition and experiences that remain in the memory. We've selected some unmissable destinations for you to visit and be enchanted by, check them out!
🍷 Chuá Farm & Casa Bruxel
Coffee and wine share the same story, with charming sensory experiences.
🍇 Maria Maria wines
A benchmark winery that translates the terroir of Minas Gerais into award-winning labels.
🍾 Bárbara Eliodora Winery
Landscapes, tradition and wines that celebrate our identity.
🌿 Black Mamba Lofts Farm
A refuge that combines coffee, nature and a cozy stay, perfect for experiencing special moments.
Our route is made up of the flavors, stories and riches that Minas reveals at every stop. Get ready to get to know each destination on our route, the National Coffee Circuit is also an invitation to toast the best of our land.
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🌄 São Gotardo awaits you! ✨An enchanting stop for those who want to immerse themselves in our National Coffee Circuit and live experiences that awaken all the senses. ☕️
Here, tradition, history, flavors and aromas come together in perfect harmony, making the city a true cradle of Minas Gerais coffee culture.⛰️
📋 To make your visit even more special, we've selected some must-see attractions:
🌱 Cerca Velha Farm
Get to know, explore and taste the delicious Arabica coffee produced with the utmost care. A tour that connects you to the essence of the countryside, the terroir and the unmistakable aroma of coffee from Minas Gerais.
🍽️ Delícias da Terra Restaurant
Mineiridade at the table! Flavors that embrace, tradition that thrills and dishes that reflect the strength of local gastronomy.
☕ Café São Gotardo
Try it and fall in love. A must for those who want to experience the quality that places the city among the great names in coffee.
🍓 Strawberry Farm Tour
A sweet, light and striking experience, perfect for those who want to connect with local produce and enjoy unique moments.
🧀 Minas Cabra cheese
Delight yourself with an unmistakable taste, produced with technique, history and tradition.
🏨 Hotel São Gotardo
After all, your stay deserves to be as special as the roads you travel.
Come feel, experience and be enchanted by São Gotardo. The National Coffee Circuit invites you to discover every detail of this land that breathes coffee tradition and aroma.
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☕️Para who are passionate about coffee, true coffee lovers, and want to turn curiosity into knowledge, AUnique Café offers in-person and online courses that combine practice, technique and a lot of immersion in the world of specialty coffees. 🍃
📍 Among the options are free and introductory courses, ideal for those who want to begin to understand the bean, the preparation and the whole process behind a perfect cup. The content ranges from coffee fundamentals to essential notions for those who want to evolve in the sensory world.🤍
📚 The Academia do Café, in Belo Horizonte, is a national benchmark for those looking to deepen their knowledge in a serious and applied way.
🗓️ And in December, it is coming up with a special program for those who want to raise their level in the preparation of specialty coffees.
For those outside Beagá, the Academy also offers online training, such as the Extraction without Secrets course, designed to teach you, step by step, how to prepare a specialty coffee with a coffee shop flavor at home, without complications and without waste.
📍For prices, vacancies, details or to guarantee your registration:
👉 Unique Cafés courses
https://ead.uniquecafes.com.br/
👉 Coffee Academy
www.academiadocafe.com.br/academia
