Tiradentes is a picturesque colonial village in the Minas Province of Brazil, between Rio de Janiero and Belo Horizonte. The town boasts historic houses fringed with abundant flowers, set against the backdrop of beautiful blue mountains. Visitors can choose to travel to Tiradentes aboard the ‘Smoking Mary’ steam train from São João del Rei, and, once in the village, take horse-drawn carriage rides through the streets, and browse the array of quaint boutiques and antique stores. Nature lovers will relish the variety of hikes in the captivating natural surroundings, and history enthusiasts will be intrigued by the old Paracatu gold mine just outside the town.