Le Minas Gerais, Brésil - Show Me The Road

The state of Minas Gerais is Brazil's gold rush region. It is therefore a region very marked by its history. In addition to the important culture of the state of Minas Gerais to discover, the region has one of the best gastronomy in the country.

Belo Horizonte :

Belo Horizonte is the capital of Minas Gerais, you can enjoy here the excitement of a big city. We enjoy strolling through the main avenues of the city, full of entertainment and things to observe. We discover a bit of the Minas Gerais culture with its many museums but also the wonderful gastronomy of this state that can be tasted at the central market or in the many restaurants. Belo Horizonte is a very pleasant city to discover.

What are the best things to do in Belo Horizonte ?

Historical center : stroll in the streets, admire the churches and other historic buildings, observe the incessant animation of the center, : Free, : 08:00 – 17:00,

Central market : perfect place to discover the culinary specialties of the Minas Gerais region, you can buy some flagship products of the region such as coffee, cheese and Pão de Quejo or directly enjoy them on the spot in one of the restaurants of the market, : Free, : 08:00-18:00,

Américo Renné Gianetti City Park : large park in the city center, very pleasant for a walk away from the bustle of the city, : Free, : 08:00-17:00,

Museum of Arts and Crafts : very nice collection of objects, we learn a lot about the trades of the region, there are explanations in English and French, : Free, : 11:00-16:00 – Closed on Sunday and Monday,

Inhotim : huge art museum, with outdoor exhibitions, galleries : 50 reals, : 09:30-16:30 – Closed on Monday and Tuesday,

What are our good adresses in Belo Horizonte ?

OYO Hotel Belo Horizonte: good hotel in the center of the city, clean but standard room, very good breakfast included, : 22€ /double room,

Restaurante Cantina da Vera Centro BH : excellent buffet, is located next to the central market, : 15 reals/person,

Our tips for Belo Horizonte

As in any big city, be vigilant especially at night.

If you like art, the Inhotim museum is a place not to be missed.

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Ouro Preto :

Ouro Preto is one of the historical places of the region, marked by the gold rush. This city, like many others in the state of Minas Gerais, has been developed thanks to the extraction of gold from its mines. It is possible to visit them and learn a little more about the time of the gold rush as well as the deplorable conditions in which the slaves worked. Ouro Preto is a pretty town with cobbled streets, white houses and colorful shutters, very pleasant to discover. The town is located on hills so prepare your legs especially if you want to hike in its surroundings.

What are the best things to do in Ouro Preto ?

Visit the town : stroll through the streets, admire the architecture of the houses and the many churches as well as the views of the surroundings, you can also visit some churches as well as museums such as the museum of inconfidence,

Mina do Bijoca : very informative and friendly tour, the mine is managed by the family, : Adult : 50rs – Student : 25rs, : 09:00 – 17:00,

Mina Chico Rei : another mine to visit on Ouro Preto, this mine belonged to a former slave who managed to obtain his freedom and buy land to operate this mine to free his family and friends who were still slaves, : 08:00 – 17:00,

Casa de Aleijadinho : free and interesting visit, take you around the house explaining a lot of things about different objects of the house and the history of its owners, there is also a tasting of the liqueur produced by the owners : Free, : 09:00 – 18:30,

Mariana : town 40min from Ouro Preto, also very well known, there is all the characteristic architecture of Minas Gerais, there is also the largest mine in the region to visit: the mine of Ouro de Passagem, : Free, : 08:00 – 17:00,

Hiking in the surroundings: les environs d’Ouro Preto sont très beaux et il y a des randonnées sympa à faire (mapsme est ton ami 😉), nous n’avons pas pris le temps de le faire mais nous pensons que ça vaut le détour si vous avez un peu de temps,

What are our good adresses in Ouro Preto ?

Uai Hostel: good hostel, very friendly host, clean room but very small and cold in winter, access to the common kitchen, : 14€ /double room,

Restaurant Tiradentes : offers an excellent all-you-can-eat buffet where you can discover different culinary specialties of the region, : 25 reals/person,

Pizzaria Satélite : popular bar, also offers fast food such as pizzas or other dishes to share,

Bar da Cervejaria Ouropretana : excellent craft beers brewed in Ouro Preto, they even offer a discovery formula where you can choose 5 different beers,

Our tips for Ouro Preto

Stay a few days so you can also discover the surroundings

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São João Del Rei :

São João Del Rei is another city in the Minas Gerais region, it is generally forgotten by tourists, which is a shame. The city has a pretty historic center that we took pleasure in discovering. We find there in particular the typical architecture of Minas Gerais.

What are the best things to do in São João del Rei ?

Visit the historical center : historical center very pleasant to discover with a typical architecture of Minas Gerais,

Railway Museum: train museum, it was closed when we were there but looked interesting,

What are our good adresses in São João del Rei ?

Hotel Monte Carlo: very practical because it is opposite the bus station, comfortable and clean room, a little noise from the busy street, : 25€ /double room,

Sorveteria do Amado : excellent homemade ice cream, with surprising but delicious flavors,

Our tips for São João del Rei

If you have time to make a short stop there, the city is friendly

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Tiradentes :

Tiradentes is a well-known city in Minas Gerais, especially because it was here that the rebellion movement that led to the country's independence was born. Tiradentes is a charming village, once again we find the classic architecture of the Minas Gerais region. It is a small haven of peace where to spend a few days visiting the village and its beautiful surroundings as well as enjoying the gastronomy of Minas Gerais.

What are the best things to do in Tiradentes ?

Visit the historical center : the historic center of Tiradentes is very charming and has the typical architecture of Minas Gerais, : Free,

Hiking in the surroundings: the surroundings of Tiradentes are very beautiful and apparently there are beautiful walks to do (go check on Mapsme),

What are our good adresses in Tiradentes ?

Vila Valentina: very cute little guesthouse, very comfortable and clean room but a little cold in winter, access to the kitchen, : 45€ /double room,

Dona Xica Restaurant : excellent restaurant to discover the specialties of the region,

Our tips for Tiradentes

If you have some time, stay there for a few days to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and the surroundings.

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Others places in Minas Gerais :

There are many other places we didn't have time to explore, but we would love to do it next time :

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Minas Gerais, Brazil

Belo Horizonte :

Ouro Preto :

São João Del Rei :

Tiradentes :

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