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The Historic Cities of Minas Gerais are architectural jewels that help tell the history of Brazil, some of which are considered World Heritage by UNESCO, such as Ouro Preto, Congonhas and Diamantina. Thanks to the gold exploration cycle, the group of historic cities in Minas Gerais is perhaps the most expressive group of colonial baroque buildings gathered in the same region worldwide. Formed by the cities of Congonhas, Diamantina, Mariana, Ouro Preto, Sabará, Santana dos Montes, São João del Rei and Tiradentes, the set displays works by the renowned sculptor Antonio Francisco Lisboa, known as Aleijadinho.
WHEN TO GO:
HOW LONG
5 to 7 days
5 to 7 days
WEATHER
The region has two well-defined seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. The temperatures during the year are always pleasant and there is no excess heat or cold in any season, varies between 6 ° C and 28 ° C. Between October and March, the climate is hotter and humid, with a higher incidence of rain. The rains can be an unpleasant factor, as it is very difficult to walk through the stone streets of the city on a wet floor. Between April and September, the incidence of rain drops considerably and the season is marked by drought and cold.
The region has two well-defined seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. The temperatures during the year are always pleasant and there is no excess heat or cold in any season, varies between 6 ° C and 28 ° C. Between October and March, the climate is hotter and humid, with a higher incidence of rain. The rains can be an unpleasant factor, as it is very difficult to walk through the stone streets of the city on a wet floor. Between April and September, the incidence of rain drops considerably and the season is marked by drought and cold.
WHAT TO DO:
In this tour, you will have an extensive program that includes gastronomy, handicrafts, ecotourism and, of course, the itinerary between works of colonial architecture. The highlight of the Historic Cities of Minas Gerais is due to churches built in Baroque and Rococo styles, with Aleijadinho as its most renowned artist. He was responsible for important Baroque works in the region, such as the Church of São Francisco de Assis, in Ouro Preto and the Bom Jesus de Matosinhos Sanctuary. The set of prophets at the entrance to the Congonhas Church is one of the artist’s most acclaimed productions.An extensive list of churches, colonial mansions, sculptures that can be admired through all these cities.
In this tour, you will have an extensive program that includes gastronomy, handicrafts, ecotourism and, of course, the itinerary between works of colonial architecture. The highlight of the Historic Cities of Minas Gerais is due to churches built in Baroque and Rococo styles, with Aleijadinho as its most renowned artist. He was responsible for important Baroque works in the region, such as the Church of São Francisco de Assis, in Ouro Preto and the Bom Jesus de Matosinhos Sanctuary. The set of prophets at the entrance to the Congonhas Church is one of the artist’s most acclaimed productions.An extensive list of churches, colonial mansions, sculptures that can be admired through all these cities.
WHERE TO STAY:
With a good hotel structure for different budget sizes between different cities on the itinerary, there is nothing to worry about when it comes to relaxing your feet after good walks.Take the opportunity to stay in at least two to three different cities to feel the local life.
With a good hotel structure for different budget sizes between different cities on the itinerary, there is nothing to worry about when it comes to relaxing your feet after good walks.Take the opportunity to stay in at least two to three different cities to feel the local life.
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