It was founded in 1733 by Felipe Rodrigues , drover traveler who settled on the spot . It was called the Great Pond and Lagoon Congarinni Sabarabuçu . Its current name originated in the curative value of the pond water . The name Lagoa Santa was due to the curative value of its waters . It was Felipe Rodrigues , drover traveler, who first felt the beneficial effect of these waters . To wash the eczema of her leg , was relieved of his pain and got the healing of their wounds . The news of the miracle cure soon spread through the outskirts and the small camp began receiving pilgrims seeking cures for their ailments. The continuity of the pond is attested by reports of traveling naturalists since the seventeenth century. Its depth does not exceed three meters , whereas, approximately 40 meters from its base , is an aquifer which contributes to its existence . Also, in large part, fed by rainwater. Its shape is triangular and , during the rainy season , its spillway releases water into the Rio das Velhas through Stream Trough .
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