Visit the main attractions including churches and museums. Lunch is at a local restaurant.

Ouro Preto is the first Brazilian city to be declared by UNESCO as World Heritage Site, with a rich colonial architecture, museums, baroque churches and art works made by Manuel da Costa Ataíde and Antonio Francisco Lisboa, known as Aleijadinho. Walking in Ouro Preto slopes is like stepping back in history and Brazil’s dream of freedom. Heroes and martyrs, such as Joaquim José da Silva Xavier - aka Tiradentes, made history with their politics. Besides its exuberant architecture and instigating history, the city is also stage to popular demonstrations and many events. Local gastronomy and handcraft are recognized around the world, giving visitors a unique and fascinating experience.

Main attractions: Parish Church of Nossa Senhora do Pilar, Parish Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Church of São Francisco de Assis, Inconfidência Museum, Museum of Sacred Art, Museum of Mineralogy.

Mariana was the first village in Minas Gerais. Later, it was declared a city and finally the capital of the State of Minas Gerais. Despite its simplicity, it is one of the most important cities of the gold circuit. The city is home to rich architecture buildings projected in baroque style, considered one of the most beautiful in Brazil, and it has also art works made by Antonio Francisco Lisboa – Aleijadinho. Other artists have also left their legacy, such as the sculptor and painter Manuel da Costa Ataíde, the poet and musician Claudio Manuel da Costa, and the poet, orator and Augustinian friar Santa Rita Durão.

Main attractions: Minas Gerais Square (The Town Council Chamber and Jail, Church of São Francisco de Assis, Church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo), Sé Cathedral, Church of São Pedro dos Clérigos, Museum of Sacred Art, The Direita Street.