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- Portuguese
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
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
* Round trip transportation to most downtown Belo Horizonte hotels * The hotels located within the Avenida do Contorno or Praça da Liberdade are the hotels in the central area of Belo Horizonte, contemplating the districts Centro, Lourdes, Funcionários, Savassi, Barro Preto, among others. * If your hotel is not inside this region, a meeting point will be provided. Please contact us to arrange the meeting point
Itinerary
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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
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
Visit the church considered the 2nd richest in gold in the country
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3
Check out this historical church, with art works by the famous brazilian sculptor and architect, Aleijadinho.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4
Visit the beautiful church with emphasis on the Aleijadinho Museum
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6
Visit the Baroque theater which is the oldest operating theater in the Americas.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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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.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
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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.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
10
Get to know the Church Cathedral da Sé, with the emphasis on the German pipe organ.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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