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Historic Cities of Minas Gerais

The gold of the 18th century in cobbled hillside streets, Baroque churches and the work of Aleijadinho, from Ouro Preto to Tiradentes.

Destinations in the region

5 destinations to explore

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Diamantina

Hometown of President Juscelino Kubitschek (JK) and of Chica da Silva, high in the Serra do Espinhaço

best time: May to September
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Mariana

The first capital of Minas

best time: May to August
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Ouro Preto

Stone-paved slopes, gilded Baroque churches and the work of Aleijadinho in the former gold capital.

best time: May to August
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São João del-Rei

Aleijadinho's Baroque, a century-old steam train and the hometown of Tancredo Neves, in a historic city that still goes about its everyday life, with a real university and real shops.

best time: May to September
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Tiradentes

Minas Baroque frozen in time

best time: May to September
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In Ouro PretoJardineira Tour★ 8.6 · 145 reviews · from US$ 19
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