Tiradentes: The Historic Charming City Full Of Art, Good Gastronomy And Surrounded By Mountains

Your route starts in Belo Horizonte, which is the capital of the State of Minas Gerais im Brazil. It is a huge city, with almost 3 million people, but at the same time with an ambiance of a countryside town. There are many parks, it is surrounded by mountains and people always want to offer the best food and a nice talk. You will feel always welcome in Belo Horizonte.

This restaurant on the road will be your first gastronomy experience with the amazing food from Minas Gerais. And it will make you fall in love with it. Charm Country is simple, but has a view of the green mountains perfect for you to rest your body and mind from the time on the road. But everyone stops at the restaurant to try the cheese bread stuffed with sausage. Don't miss it, because it has become the restaurant's trademark.

The check-in is just at 14:00, but you can leave the car and your stuff at the hotel to explore the city by foot. This cozy Bed & Breakfast is well located: you will be a walking distance from the main attractions. The breakfast is full of regional itens (such as cheeses, cheese bread, jams and sweets) and the owners are always there to help with information.

You can start your exploration by visiting the most important temple in the city. The church is on a high part of Tiradentes and it is one of the masterpieces of baroque architecture in Minas Gerais. Packed with gold, it is one of the most impressive churches in the entire state. It can be seen from several points in the city, and forms the city's postcard, with its surroundings adorned by yellow ipê trees (a typical Brazilian tree) and colonial houses.

It is one of the oldest churches in Tiradentes and it has a difference from the others: while all the churches were built by the slaves, this one was built by them and for them, since during the slavery period they couldn't attend the same church as the white people. The church has parts of gold, which would have been stolen by slaves at the gold mines and brought under their hair and fingernails to the church.

You could even walk, but by then your feet will probably be begging for a rest. Pick up the car at the hotel to have enough energy to explore a bit more of the small town of Tiradentes.

The state of Minas Gerais is known for having the best gastronomy in Brazil, and in this restaurant you can try the authentic food from the state. It is an all-you-eat buffet, so you can try everything you want: from big shrimps to meats and feijoada (the most tradicional food in Brazil). Just keep a space for the dessert.
Opening hours: Monday – Tuesday: Closed Wednesday – Sunday: 12:00 – 16:00

Sculptors, painters, poets... Tiradentes inspires so many artists that 14 have chosen the city to live in and to set up their studios. They welcome with open doors and lots of conversation the tourists who want to know their art. Whether you want to take an ornament home or just look around, take the afternoon to appreciate Tiradentes' handicrafts. One of the most interesting ateliers is that of Valin Branco, who creates fantastic wooden sculptures based on Moebius' Curve. Opening hours: Monday – Thursday: 09:30 – 18:00 Friday – Saturday: 09:30 – 20:00 Sunday: 09:00 – 12:00

Park your car near the Largo das Forras to wander around Tiradentes' most famous square. It is around the square that you will find the largest concentration of artisan stores, ateliers, ice cream parlors, and cafes. Since Tiradentes is made to be enjoyed without haste, visit an art gallery here, an atelier there, and be sure to talk to the artists. They love to tell you how they use such a technique or how they came up with such an inspiration. Take your time to walk around the cute little houses until you feel hungry.

This restaurant in the heart of Tiradentes is located exactly on Largo das Forras, the square full of bars, restaurants and Brazilian live music. You can sit outside and enjoy a caipirinha and the menu with a great variety of options and large portions: good Brazilian meat, fish and Brazilian snacks and appetizers (such as coxinha, pastel and cheese bread). Opening hours: Monday – Sunday: 10:00 – 23:44

After one day walking among the colonial houses, galleries and nature in Tiradentes you are already disconnected from the stress. It's time to rest for the next day.