Tour Congonhas, São João Del Rey & Tiradentes
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This region witnessed the development of the Golden Age; many of the city's attractions have emerged from this time. Congonhas has its own church, which is an astonishing example of baroque architecture.
In Tiradentes, the amazing landscapes have transformed the region into an eco-tourism hotspot. The ancient railroad is now mainly a tourist attraction; however, it is also a great way to reach São João Del Rey. The sightseeing in this tour will take you to some of the city's most important cultural and historical landmarks.
This is a tour for all ages and for all people, who want to know more about Minas Gerais' culture. You will have the opportunity to visit three relevant cities that are of great importance to Brazil's history. Gold, diamonds, soapstones, architecture, and the national "hero" Tiradentes are all important icons that will be presented.
And you will definitely get to taste the renowned Mineira cuisine, which is also part of this unique experience!
In Tiradentes, the amazing landscapes have transformed the region into an eco-tourism hotspot. The ancient railroad is now mainly a tourist attraction; however, it is also a great way to reach São João Del Rey. The sightseeing in this tour will take you to some of the city's most important cultural and historical landmarks.
This is a tour for all ages and for all people, who want to know more about Minas Gerais' culture. You will have the opportunity to visit three relevant cities that are of great importance to Brazil's history. Gold, diamonds, soapstones, architecture, and the national "hero" Tiradentes are all important icons that will be presented.
And you will definitely get to taste the renowned Mineira cuisine, which is also part of this unique experience!
- Duration: 12 hour(s)
- Location: Cities of Congonhas, São João Del Rey and Tiradentes
- From 7:00 am to 8:00 am: Pick up tour participants at the hotel or accommodation of their convenience.
Belo Horizonte to Congonhas:
Distance: 91.3 km
Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Congonhas is the first city you will be passing. Here, you can visit Matriz Bom Jesus do Matozinhos (Matozinhos church), famous for its soapstone sculptures of the Old Testament prophets. You will get a fantastic city view and can take many pictures.
Congonhas to São João Del Rey:
Distance:106 km
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Head to São João Del Rey and enjoy lunch in a restaurant serving typical Minas Gerais cuisine.
- In São João Del Rey, we will visit Igreja São Francisco de Assis (São Francisco de Assis Church), o Museu Ferroviário (Railroad Museum), o Chafariz da Legalidade (Legality Fountain) e o Solar dos Neves. You are going to learn about many costumes and peculiarities of "Mineiro" history.
São João Del Rey to Tiradentes:
Distance: 15.3 km
Time: 20 minutes
- Moving to Tiradentes, the tour starts at Chafariz de São José (São José Fountain), and moves on to Igreja de Santo Antonio (Santo Antonio Church), a Casa do Pare Toledo (Padre Toledo´s house) e o Largo da Forra- attractions that expose our history and culture.
Belo Horizonte to Congonhas:
Distance: 91.3 km
Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Congonhas is the first city you will be passing. Here, you can visit Matriz Bom Jesus do Matozinhos (Matozinhos church), famous for its soapstone sculptures of the Old Testament prophets. You will get a fantastic city view and can take many pictures.
Congonhas to São João Del Rey:
Distance:106 km
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Head to São João Del Rey and enjoy lunch in a restaurant serving typical Minas Gerais cuisine.
- In São João Del Rey, we will visit Igreja São Francisco de Assis (São Francisco de Assis Church), o Museu Ferroviário (Railroad Museum), o Chafariz da Legalidade (Legality Fountain) e o Solar dos Neves. You are going to learn about many costumes and peculiarities of "Mineiro" history.
São João Del Rey to Tiradentes:
Distance: 15.3 km
Time: 20 minutes
- Moving to Tiradentes, the tour starts at Chafariz de São José (São José Fountain), and moves on to Igreja de Santo Antonio (Santo Antonio Church), a Casa do Pare Toledo (Padre Toledo´s house) e o Largo da Forra- attractions that expose our history and culture.
-6:00pm- Return to Belo Horizonte and get dropped off at your hotel after an amazing day trip.
Route distance: 212 km
