Day Itinerary
11 Activities
Day 2
114 mi0.8 mi
Day For Unesco Heritages
You will see two of Unesco heritages. The first is the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, in Congonhas, with its sculptures of prophets on the staircase. The second is the city of Ouro Preto, that was named by Unesco due to it is arts expressions and its colonial urban layout that remains intact. The city is formed by slopes, which are full of stores, bars, restaurants and art studios inside the remarkable white houses.
13.7 mi
40 min
08:3030 min
The road is to Congonhas do Campo, but it is worth taking this little detour to visit the Século XVIII distillery, the oldest cachaçaria in Brazil. Cachaça is the most typical drink in Brazil, and it is the drink with which a good caipirinha is made. You will have the chance to taste it straight from the source, hear good stories, and finally understand the process of production. Just remember that the driver of the group cannot drink, for safety's sake and because in Brazil the level of alcohol allowed for driving is zero.
62.8 mi
1 hr 50 min
10:501 hr
Basílica do Senhor Bom Jesus de Matozinhos
You cannot escape being impressed by the 12 soapstone sculptures showing the prophets, made by the artist Aleijadinho on the church's staircase, built in the 18th century.There are still seven more chapels, with around 60 wooden sculptures made by the artist depicting the Passion of Christ. The interior, all in rococo, is magnificent. No wonder it was elected an Unesco World Heritage
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