10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Ouro Preto That You Shouldn't Miss

June 4, 2021 Lashaunda Abraham

Ouro Preto is a former colonial mining town with beautifully preserved Baroque architecture and quaint cobblestone streets. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It earned recognition during Brazil's Golden Age as a center for gold mining and prosperity in the 18th century. Today it is a popular tourist destination.
Restaurants in Ouro Preto

1. Sueli Guia de Turismo

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Sueli Guia de Turismo

Find your Ouro Preto Meet a local Brazilian... Meet Sueli, the Ouro-pretana Tour Guide. Choose a private charming walking tour and be happy! I work as a Regional (Minas Gerais State) and National Tour Guide having more than 10 years experience with focus on Cultural and Nature Tourism. I speak Portuguese, English and German.

2. Desbrava Minas Turismo Receptivo

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Desbrava Minas Turismo Receptivo

We are a locla family agency.Matheus was raised in the USA ande lived in Europe. He is a billingual guide.We are located in Ouro Preto(Black Gold) a historical town in Minas Gerais state and our priority is to provide personalized services. We focus on exploring the state by creating experiences filled with adventure,with safe and close interaction with local life.

3. Museum of Mineralogy

Praca Tiradentes 20, Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais 35400-000 Brazil +55 31 3559 3119 http://www.museu.em.ufop.br/museu/mineralogia.php
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Museum of Mineralogy

One of the largest collections of rocks and minerals in the world, including diamonds, uranium, topaz, quartz, agates and much more, is housed inside the School of Mines.

Reviewed By nelsoncerqueira1 - Salvador, Brazil

There you go: my title already gives you the choice to visit or not this museum. If you are looking for polished final mineral items skip it. Now if you like the history of raw, brute minerals, you can’t miss this museum. A tremendous display of almost all minerals and precious stones from the region. Keep your eyes open for the rocks which contain gold and for all diverse formats of how the brute gold came out of them. A real surprise that if not displayed and seen it would be hard to believe, I could have taken them for steel and iron or or brute something. It’s a wonderful private lesson on minerals. Enjoy it!

4. Basilica of Nossa Senhora do Pilar

Travessa Lauro Barbosa 16 Bairro do Pilar, Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais 35400-000 Brazil +55 31 3551 4736 [email protected] http://www.ouropretoparoquiadopilar.com.br
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Basilica of Nossa Senhora do Pilar

This baroque style church is very lavish inside, reflecting a period in which religious orders competed with each other to build the richest church.

Reviewed By Inaie - Aguas de Lindoia, Brazil

History, art combined in a beautiful church. I recommend you get a good guide to see all there is to enjoy at this church. Optical Illusions and stunning historical religious artifacts are available to view. I totally recommend visiting it

5. Praca Tiradentes

Praca Tiradentes, Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais 35400-000 Brazil
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Praca Tiradentes

Reviewed By ReillyPas - Los Angeles, United States

We enjoyed taking in the overall vibe here--everything from the statue of Tiradentes, to the historic buildings, the street vendors and musicians, and the wayward tourists struggling to get just the right selfie. Of course you have to spend a little time here when you visit Ouro Preto!

6. Museu da Inconfidencia

Praca Tiradentes 139, Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais 35400-000 Brazil +55 31 3551 1121 [email protected] http://www.museudainconfidencia.gov.br/
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Museu da Inconfidencia

This museum of Brazilian history at Praca Tiradentes was at one time a prison.

Reviewed By marcosf293 - Brasilia, Brazil

Museum to think about the Brazilian colonial period, the dominant presence of the Portuguese crown during the gold cycle, and the reactions of sectors of society to the taxes that were charged. The museum discusses customs of the time, the evolution of constructions, artifacts used in mining, the lifestyle, and is dedicated to the thinkers of "Inconfidência Mineira". This movement was formed by representatives of the economic elite of the time, dissatisfied with taxes, who met and talked about libertarian ideals. The rupture with the crown did not happen, since they were denounced as conspirators. Joaquim Silvério dos Reis denounced them, he was a miner who had tax debts, and bargained his debt in exchange for the denunciation of libertarians. Then, after three years of investigation, ten libertarians were sentenced to death, but only one was actually executed: Joaquim José da Silva Xavier ("Tiradentes": the dentist). It is believed that Tiradentes was executed because he was not from a wealthy family, had no education (he was an amateur dentist, merchant, and lieutenants of the imperial cavalry), and also because he assumed his libertarian ideals in interrogations, so he was considered the leader. The rest were expelled to Africa, where they died, and their remains were repatriated in the 1940s. This place arouses many emotions.

7. Oratory Museum (Museu Do Oratorio)

At St. Carmel Novitiate, Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais 35400-000 Brazil 3135515369 http://museudooratorio.org.br
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Oratory Museum (Museu Do Oratorio)

8. Church of Sao Francisco de Assis

Largo de Coimbra, Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais 35400-000 Brazil +55 31 3551 3282 http://www.ouropreto.com.br/atrativos/religiosos/igrejas/igreja-sao-francisco-de-assis
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Church of Sao Francisco de Assis

Reviewed By Inaie - Aguas de Lindoia, Brazil

one of the most impressive churches in Rio Preto- i fell in love with it s light, fun decoration. the style differs from the heavy gold ornated churches we visited before and it was a breath of fresh air

9. Andorinhas Waterfall

Rua Rio Piracicaba, Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais 35400-000 Brazil (31) 9377-0860 http://www.ouropreto.com.br
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Andorinhas Waterfall

10. Casa dos Contos

Rua Sao Jose 12, Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais 35400-000 Brazil +55 31 3551-1444 [email protected] http://www.fazenda.gov.br/museus/casa-dos-contos/
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Casa dos Contos

Mon 2pm-6pm, Tue-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm

Reviewed By jo_ofredericom2016 - Campinas, Brazil

Casa dos Contos is where the crown's representative gathered taxes, melted gold, made coins housing the nobleman's family. It is well preseved and with very good information.

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