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COLONIAL TOWNS
OURO PRETO
Founded in the early eighteenth century, Ouro Preto is a masterpiece of colonial Brazilian architecture and art. UNESCO has declared it a World Heritage Site.
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SÃO JOÃO DEL REI
A visit to São João del Rei is a must. Here the religious traditions of colonial times live on in the churches, processions and habits of the faithful.
DIAMANTINA
A truly singular place. Diamantina’s evenings are punctuated by the sounds of serenades, classical and baroque music.
TIRADENTES
Comfort, sophistication and style make Tiradentes one of the most alluring towns in Minas. Its shops are inviting, the craftworks of the finest quality, the inns and restaurants enchanting. All very romantic.
BELO HORIZONTE
It was the first Brazilian city to be built (1897) upon an urban plan. The city’s main tourist attraction is Pampulha, a planned neighborhood surrounding a man-made lake and graced by an architectural complex designed by world famous Oscar Niemeyer.