Historical Cities of Ouro Preto and Mariana

Embark on an unforgettable journey to the heart of colonial Brazil. At 1,130 meters above sea level, Ouro Preto (a World Heritage Site) welcomes us with its preserved Baroque architecture. We will visit the sumptuous Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, the second richest in gold in the country, and the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, the absolute masterpiece of Aleijadinho. The tour gains historical depth at the Inconfidência Museum, the second most visited in Brazil, where social life and th

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Embark on an unforgettable journey to the heart of colonial Brazil. At 1,130 meters above sea level, Ouro Preto (a World Heritage Site) welcomes us with its preserved Baroque architecture. We will visit the sumptuous Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, the second richest in gold in the country, and the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, the absolute masterpiece of Aleijadinho. The tour gains historical depth at the Inconfidência Museum, the second most visited in Brazil, where social life and the struggle for freedom are narrated in detail, and includes a fascinating exploration of the Santa Rita Gold Mine, a real record of the gold cycle in the heart of the city.

Just 20 minutes away, the story continues in Mariana, the first capital of the state. There, time seems to have stood still in Minas Gerais Square, which brings together the old pillory and the twin churches of São Francisco and Carmo. The highlight of the tour in Mariana is the Sé Cathedral, where the sound of its rare German pipe organ transports visitors to the 18th century. A full day of art, faith, and history, with a relaxing return scheduled for 6 PM See less