This article is based on Araxá, a city in the state of Minas Gerais. It analyzes the nature and culture of the planner's intentions for the construction of a spa-town. Araxá was conceived under the symbol of waters. It absorbed many experiences and planned performances to become, in fact, a mineral-water spa-town. Along the way, from 1920-1940, the reconstruction of spaces, times and social relations were projected. This revealed areas of interest both in the city and health-resort, and the routes to reach them. At the same time, it revealed meanings, rules and hierarchies they share.
Araxá (MG, Brazil); Spa town; Customs