Minas Gerais travel

A journey through Minas Gerais tells the story of Brazil’s colonial past. Minas Gerais has the largest concentration of Baroque art in Brazil. Its wealth of gold and precious stones has endured through time and history, travelling along the Royal Road from the heart of Minas Gerais to the galleons of the Portuguese crown. You should spend some time in the small towns of Mariana and Tiradentes, as well as Congonhas, remarkable for its sculptures of the prophets by Aleijadinho. A stay in Ouro Preto is a must. A jewel of Baroque art and a UNESCO World Heritage site, its Baroque churches and beautiful patrician houses bear witness to a glorious past. Here we are in the heart of a vast agricultural region. The taste of the terroir is truly present here, with delicious local mineira cuisine. Read more