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A trip back in time to the Belo Horizonte of the past.
In a light 3-hour tour, we'll walk through Belo Horizonte's past portrayed by writers such as Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Henriqueta Lisboa, Pedro Nava and Mário de Andrade.
We meet at the Church of Boa Viagem. So, we took a ride on the writings of centenary poets and chroniclers to show the Belo Horizonte lived by them, which today only exists in these records.
We will tell picturesque stories of a BH built on the rubble of a city over 200 years old, which was erased from the map in the name of modernity.
We are going to retrace the steps of important political and artistic personalities of the last century, comparing poetry, short stories, curious stories and historical images with today's scenarios.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We'll meet at the entrance to the Church, which is located between Sergipe and Alagoas streets.
We'll end up on Rua Sapucaí, close to the Salumeria Central restaurant.
Itinerary
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1
We will tell the story of the foundation of Belo Horizonte, in 1701, and why a city in the middle of the hinterland has the protection of the patron saint of sailors and travelers. We will learn about the history of the ancient village of Curral del Rei and a cemetery that has been forgotten by time. Afterwards, we will visit the interior of the temple.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
We'll talk about the first streets of Belo Horizonte, the planned capital, and how the current Avenida João Pinheiro was a fundamental part of the city. We will talk about several historic mansions on the avenue and also the lives of writers who passed through Belo Horizonte, such as Fernando Sabino, Carlos Drummond, Aníbal Machado and Afonso Arinos. We will not enter the museum, we will only be in the entrance hall.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Pause to talk about the opening party of BH, in 1897, and also about various myths, legends and curious stories of the city, told through the writers who lived here.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Stop to talk about the importance of Rua da Bahia for Belo Horizonte and tell stories of Fernando Sabino's youth, who lived in that region.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
We arrive at the cultural axis of BH in the 1920s. We will talk about the famous verse by Rômulo Paes. And also the memoirs of Pedro Nava and the many writers who lived and worked in this region. We will not enter the museum, we will only be at the front.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Time to talk about Maletta, an icon of BH's culture, and the Fashion Museum, which was the city's Deliberative Council. We will not enter the buildings.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Stop in front of Parque Municipal, to tell more stories about BH and the bohemia of the 1920s.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Passing through the Viaduct of Santa Teresa, traditional route by Carlos Drummond de Andrade, and ending at the viewpoint on Rua Sapucaí.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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