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Which is better: Chapada dos Veadeiros or Ouro Preto?

Short answer

Chapada dos Veadeiros is in the state of Goiás (GO), while Ouro Preto is in the Historic Cities of Minas Gerais (MG): different regions of Brazil. Chapada dos Veadeiros: on the highest plateau in the Center-West, the Cerrado opens into quartz canyons, icy waterfalls and a night sky that becomes one of the most star-filled in the country; Ouro Preto: stone-paved slopes, gilded Baroque churches and the work of Aleijadinho in the former gold capital. For this month's weather, Ouro Preto has the edge.

Sources: INMET (updated 2026) · ANP · OpenStreetMap
Most reviewed activity in Chapada dos VeadeirosZiplining in Chapada dos Veadeiros★ 10 · 2 reviews · from US$ 49 · via CivitatisSee dates and price →
Most reviewed activity in Ouro PretoJardineira Tour★ 8.6 · 145 reviews · from US$ 19 · via CivitatisSee dates and price →
Chapada dos Veadeiros Ouro Preto
Best time to visit May → Aug May → Aug
Weather this month 32° · 8 days of rain 29° · 8 days of rain
By car R$ 130 · from Brasília R$ 63 · from Belo Horizonte
Ideal stay 4–6 days 2–3 days
Best for Adventure, Relax Romantic, Food, Family
Choose Chapada dos Veadeiros if

you want a trip for adventure seekers and relaxation: on the highest plateau in the Center-West, the Cerrado opens into quartz canyons, icy waterfalls and a night sky that becomes one of the most star-filled in the country.

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Choose Ouro Preto if

you want a trip for couples and food lovers: stone-paved slopes, gilded Baroque churches and the work of Aleijadinho in the former gold capital.

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Where to stay: Chapada dos Veadeiros or Ouro Preto

The average nightly rate is around R$ 229 in Chapada dos Veadeiros and R$ 527 in Ouro Preto; what changes in practice is each place's season. Check current prices for your dates before deciding.

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Frequently asked questions

Chapada dos Veadeiros or Ouro Preto: which is better?
Chapada dos Veadeiros is in the state of Goiás (GO), while Ouro Preto is in the Historic Cities of Minas Gerais (MG): different regions of Brazil. Chapada dos Veadeiros: on the highest plateau in the Center-West, the Cerrado opens into quartz canyons, icy waterfalls and a night sky that becomes one of the most star-filled in the country; Ouro Preto: stone-paved slopes, gilded Baroque churches and the work of Aleijadinho in the former gold capital. For this month's weather, Ouro Preto has the edge.
What is the best time to visit Chapada dos Veadeiros and Ouro Preto?
The best time to visit Chapada dos Veadeiros is from May to August; for Ouro Preto, it is from May to August, based on INMET's climate normals (temperature and rainfall for each month). If your trip already has a date, check each destination's page for your month.
Which of the two is cheaper to get to?
By car, leaving from Brasília, Chapada dos Veadeiros is 230 km (143 mi) and costs about R$ 130 each way (fuel plus tolls); leaving from Belo Horizonte, Ouro Preto is 100 km (62 mi) and costs about R$ 63 each way (fuel plus tolls). The calculation assumes a car that gets 11 km/L. Lodging and activities vary with each place's season.
Where does it rain less, Chapada dos Veadeiros or Ouro Preto?
Averaged over the year, Chapada dos Veadeiros has 8 rainy days a month and Ouro Preto has 8. The two are practically tied over the year, but what decides the trip is the month: the rainiest month in Chapada dos Veadeiros is December and in Ouro Preto, December. For temperature, Chapada dos Veadeiros is the warmer one (average high of 30° versus 27°).
How many days should you spend in Chapada dos Veadeiros and in Ouro Preto?
To see the main sights without rushing, Chapada dos Veadeiros calls for 4–6 days and Ouro Preto, 2–3 days. These are distant regions: with a week or less, it is usually better to pick one of the two and make the most of it.
Chapada dos Veadeiros or Ouro Preto with kids?
Ouro Preto (Minas Gerais Baroque, UNESCO heritage, and historic city) is the better pick of the two for families. Chapada dos Veadeiros (high-altitude Cerrado; waterfalls and canyons; starry sky) is geared more toward adults or couples.
What should you not miss in each?
In Chapada dos Veadeiros: Vale da Lua, Saltos do Rio Preto, Cataratas dos Couros. In Ouro Preto: Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Tiradentes Square, Inconfidência Museum. These are the sights that show up most in first-trip itineraries for each destination; the full guide to each has the whole list.