Historical Cities of Ouro Preto and Mariana
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Visit the historic cities of Ouro Preto, considered a World Heritage Site, and Mariana, the first capital of the state of Minas Gerais. Visit churches and museums and get to know the traditions that tell the specifics and portray the customs and histories of each of these cities
Your experience
Stop 1
Ouro Preto is located 90 km from the capital at an altitude of 1130 meters above sea level. Considered a World Heritage Site, it has several historical attractions
Stop 2
Visit the church considered the 2nd richest in gold in the country
Stop 3
Check out this historical church, with art works by the famous brazilian sculptor and architect, Aleijadinho.
Stop 4
Visit the beautiful church with emphasis on the Aleijadinho Museum
Stop 5
Visit the Museum of Inconfidence, the second most visited museum in the country, being a thematic museum that reports on the origins of Ouro Preto as economy, social life, civil construction and the inconfidents.
Stop 6
Visit the Baroque theater which is the oldest operating theater in the Americas.
Stop 7
Among the several gold mines that exist in the city of Ouro Preto, in Minas Gerais, the Santa Rita Mine is one of the definitive highlights. This is one of the oldest gold mines in Minas Gerais, excavated with the suffering of the slaves still during the first gold cycle in the state.
Stop 8
After visiting Ouro Preto, you will head to Mariana, city that is 20 minutes from Ouro Preto. It was the 1st Capital of the State and the first headquarters of the archbishopric of Minas Gerais.
Stop 9
Visit Minas Gerais Square, where the old Town Hall and Prison, São Francisco de Assis Church, Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church and Pelourinho are located.
Stop 10
Get to know the Church Cathedral da Sé, with the emphasis on the German pipe organ.
What’s included
- Professional guide
- Round trip transportation to most downtown Belo Horizonte hotels
Not included
- Entrance fees to the visited atractions
- Food and drinks
- Optional tours
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation
- We recommend using sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable shoes.
- Entrances to the churches and museums are optional. Ask your guide for more information.
- Entrance to Casa dos Contos is free.
- Minimum of 02 passengers per booking
- To confirm the service, it is mandatory to send the following information:
- - Full name, CPF (Brazilian tax identification number) of all passengers (if foreign, passport number).
- - Mobile phone number with WhatsApp of the reservation holder.
- - Name and address of the hotel where the passenger will be staying
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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