Explore the most important city of the Minas Historic Circuit
Gerais and World Heritage Site, Ouro Preto, on this tour. discover the
Church of N. Senhora do Pilar, the second richest in gold in the country, the
impressive Church of São Francisco de Assis, a masterpiece by Aleijadinho, and
the Church of N. Senhora da Conceição with its Museu do Aleijadinho. Visit
also the famous Museu da Inconfidência, the second most visited museum in the
country, and the Santa Rita Gold Mine. Enjoy lunch in Ouro Preto (not
included) before heading to Mariana, the first capital of Minas Gerais.
In Mariana, discover the Plaza de Minas Gerais, where
the old City Hall and the Prison, the impressive Church of São Francisco
de Assis, the Church of N. Senhora do Carmo and Pelourinho. You will also have the
opportunity to visit the majestic Iglesia Catedral de la Sé with its incredible
German Organ. Mariana is only 20 minutes by car from Ouro Preto, and is the
first seat of the archbishopric of Minas Gerais.