About
Historic colonial town in Minas Gerais.
Why go
- A place that feels stuck in time
- Historic former capital of Minas Gerais
- Charming town in Brazil
Must try
- Visit the Igreja de São Francisco de Assis
- Explore the historic streets
- Visit one of the many mines
- See the soapstone carvings
- Explore the colonial architecture
Pro tips
- Take a bus from Belo Horizonte (2 hr ride)
- Take a bus from Rio de Janeiro (6 hr ride)
- Walk the Estrada Real
- Walk the historic streets
Good to know
- Can be tiring due to the hills
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