Day For Unesco Heritages

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.

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

You will be very well located staying in this hotel located on the main street. The breakfast full of Brazilian sweets is a highlight together with the architecture from the 19th century. You can leave your car and your stuff there and start to explore the city by foot.

This imponent mansion is at the same time a museum and a palace to be impressed by the baroque architecture. It has already served as City Hall and even as a jail, and today tells the story of the gold cycle in Brazil, which gave birth to Ouro Preto, and the revolt that took place against Portuguese domination. The museum overlooks the Largo de Coimbra and it is from there that you can take one of the best photos of Ouro Preto.
Opening hours: Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 – 18:00 Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00 Sunday: 09:00 – 14:00
Ticket sales and visitor entry until 1 hour before the Museum closes.

The square Largo do Coimbra receives one of the most visited places in the city. This is because everyone wants to see the soapstone market, where 50 artisans sell there since 1995 vases, pots, bookends, and other objects made of soapstone. You can also find other Brazilian handicrafts all very colorful, such as bags, necklaces and jewelry.
Opening hours: Monday – Sunday: 08:00 – 18:00

Let's get the car at the hotel to visit some places a bit further from the historic city center

Walk along 160 meters in an old gold mine from the cycle of gold in Brazil, constructed around the 18th century. You can only enter with a tour guide, and you will learn about gold, the mine and the history of Brazil during the cycle of gold. The engineering was all made by slaves who came from Africa just to work on the gold mines in Brazil.
Opening hours: Monday – Sunday: 09:00 – 17:00

Whatever your religion, you will have goose bumps when you enter this church, the most magnificent among the churches of Ouro Preto. That's because everything inside is covered with gold. It is the second richest church in Brazil and has 400 kgs of gold inside. It is small, but you will spend a long time contemplating every detail in gold. Opening hours: Monday: closed Tuesday – Sunday: 09:00 – 16:45 (closed for lunch from 10:45 – 12:00)

Leave the car at the hotel and take some time off before wandering aimlessly around the historic city center of Ouro Preto: you will walk through beautiful stone roads and colonial houses that are art galleries and stores of colorful clothes and accessories.

You cannot leave Brazil without having eaten good meat. The restaurant is a good idea for that: it has an affordable price, tasty meats and a pleasant environment. Ask for a caipirinha to go with it and toast a nice day in Ouro Preto. Opening hours: Monday: closed Tuesday – Friday: 18:00 – 00:00 Saturday: 12:00 – 00:00 Sunday: 12:00 – 17:00

After a long day, rest is well deserved in this historic building. Take the opportunity to appreciate Ouro Preto a little more from the high windows of your room, watching life happen outside.