What does it mean to live far from the city? What would it be like to live too close? Finding this ideal place in the countryside, at the right distance, is one of the first steps towards a change that has been attracting more and more people to the mountains of southeastern Brazil.
   Serra da Mantiqueira is located between the largest metropolises in the country (SP, RJ, BH) and combines some rare factors in one place: a mild climate with pleasant temperatures, availability of pure water and air, safety, mountainous relief with landscapes of breathtaking and diverse fauna and flora with many preserved areas. As might be expected, a region with so many qualities has become recognized as one of the most interesting national destinations for those who appreciate nature and mountain climate.