What you'll do on day 5
- After breakfast, set out with your guide to explore the historic treasures of Minas Gerais. Visit the historic town of Mariana and the Passagem de Mariana Mine, where gold was extracted in the past, offering a fascinating glimpse into the region’s mining heritage.
- Continue to Ouro Preto, one of Brazil’s most remarkable colonial towns and the jewel of Minas Gerais. Once a major centre of gold mining and the stage for an important chapter in Brazil’s independence movement, Ouro Preto is renowned today for its beautifully preserved colonial architecture, Baroque churches and vibrant artistic and cultural heritage.
- Enjoy a guided city tour through its historic streets and discover the remarkable legacy of one of Brazil’s most fascinating destinations.