Belo Horizonte Tours and Activities

Museums, sanctuary, ancient churches, gold and lots of history are present in this script walk to the historic mining towns. Travel to the region of the ore takes us years ago, a walk through the winding cobbled streets are perfect for remembering episodes of the past. Visits are made by Congonhas, Sao Joao del Rei Tiradentes and the golden age of our country in the period 1700 to 1800.

Congonhas became famous for being home of most of the works of Aleijadinho, which can be conferred in the church of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos, which keeps the 12 prophets of the Bible carved in soapstone and the Passos da Paizão, representing the seven stations of Via Crucis.

In the beautiful region of the Inconfidentes, we find Mariana, the first village, the first capital and seat of the Bishopric of the state. Streets and squares straight rectangular reveal the uniqueness of this historic city that received an urban project by becoming a pioneer in the planned city of Minas Gerais and one of the first in Brazil.

CACI is located in the municipality of Brumadinho, characterized by providing a wide range of works of art exposed to the open or in temporary and permanent galleries. The art collection houses more than 500 works by artists of national and international reputation, such as Adriana Varejao, Helio Oiticica, Meireles, Chris Burden, Matthew Barney, Doug Aitken, Janet Cardiff, among others. The artworks are located in a botanical garden of a rare beauty. The landscaping was the early influence of Roberto Burle Marx (1909-1994) and throughout the area are rare plant species, arranged in an aesthetic way, on land that has five lakes and preserved forest reserve.

Located in the Gold Circuit and one of the routes of the Royal Road, we find the Caraça Santuary located in the Serra do Espinhaço in Catas Altas one of the most important and most visited protected areas of Minas Gerais, besides being the largest. The Private Heritage Reserve of Serra do Caraça responds by nearly 51% of Private Reserves of the State. History, culture and beautiful nature around one of the most visited shrines of the country.

Don't miss the opportunity to visit Ouro Preto, a colonial mining town designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, due to its outstanding Baroque architecture. Also visit Mariana, the state's first village, which is now a magnificent city that allows you to re-live the golden age of Brazil.

Ouro Preto obligatory attraction point for anyone interested in the history of Brazil and to lovers of culture and Baroque art exposed in their homes the colored square elements, the eaves, windows, balconies and doors forming a harmonious succession of facades , bridges, fountains, churches, museums and public buildings, complete this historical setting. The city has the largest collection of homogeneous colonial architecture in the world and many historical monuments preserved, much of this heritage was built in middle of the eighteenth century by the colonial society, ostentation was maintained through intensive exploration of the numerous gold reserves in the region. In 1933, the city was declared a National Monument by Federal Decree, and in 1980 the Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.