Ouro Preto

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Founded at the end of the 17th century, Ouro Preto (Black Gold in portuguese) is a major tourist destination and considered a World Heritage Site by Unesco because of its outstanding Baroque architect
Founded at the end of the 17th century, Ouro Preto (Black Gold in portuguese) is a major tourist destination and considered a World Heritage Site by Unesco because of its outstanding Baroque architect
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From afar you can see the imposing Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church, one of the main tourist attractions located in the central part of the city.
Ouro Preto is a historic city full of cultural attractions. There you can find winding streets, centenary churches, old houses and many places that are part of the time of the discovery of Brazil. If you are passionate about history there is it possible to hire a guide and know details of each place visited and besides beautiful photos you will get out of there with amazing content!
Gorgeous 1700s Architecture of Brazil #orbitztravel #jcmontecarlo
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Where to stay in Ouro Preto

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Lavras Novas is a little town of Minas Gerais next to the historical city of Ouro Preto. The access is made by dirt road and the great attraction is the contact with nature. It has paradisiacal places, trails, waterfalls and it is possible to hire guided tours and 4x4 alternative transportation. It has simple and cozy inns and restaurants. And at night it is still possible to see a magnificent starry sky that is not found in the big cities! 
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Lavras Novas

If you're spending some time in Lavras Novas, Itacolomi State Park and Waterfall of Joy are top sights worth seeing.

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Cachoeira do Campo

You'll enjoy the museums and historical sites in Cachoeira do Campo. You might want to make time for a stop at Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré or Casa dos Contos.

Cachoeira do Campo
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Santo Antonio do Leite

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Santo Antonio do Leite and surrounding area, you can visit Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré and Casa dos Contos.

Santo Antonio do Leite
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From afar you can see the imposing Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church, one of the main tourist attractions located in the central part of the city.
Ouro Preto is a historic city full of cultural attractions. There you can find winding streets, centenary churches, old houses and many places that are part of the time of the discovery of Brazil. If you are passionate about history there is it possible to hire a guide and know details of each place visited and besides beautiful photos you will get out of there with amazing content!

Antônio Dias

While visiting Antônio Dias, you might make a stop by sights like Casa de Tomas Antonio Gonzaga and Museu da Inconfidencia.

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Glaura

When in Glaura, you can plan a visit to Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré and Casa dos Contos, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Amarantina

Travellers like the museums in Amarantina, and Museu Das Reducoes is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Amarantina
Vila Galé Collection Ouro Preto

Vila Galé Collection Ouro Preto

4 out of 5
Rodovia dos Inconfidentes, KM 78 Ouro Preto MG
The price is €148 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
€148
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Ouro Preto. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré and Casa ...
Vila Galé Collection Ouro Preto
Hospedaria Vila Rica

Hospedaria Vila Rica

2.5 out of 5
R. São Miguel Arcânjo 225 Ouro Preto MG
The price is €32 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
€32
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Ouro Preto. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Mina Du Veloso and Casa dos Contos Museum are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (62 reviews)
We DID NOT STAY , it was so bad that after waiting nearly an hour for NO REASON and seeing the SMELLY CONDITIONS OF THE ROOM,we looked for another place , I told them to stick MY MONEY UP THEIR BODY! I WILL NEVER BUY ANYTHING IN ADVANCE FROM YOU: I wasted my money

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Hospedaria Vila Rica
Pousada Sinhá Olímpia

Pousada Sinhá Olímpia

3 out of 5
R. Dom Helvécio, n. 180, Cabeças Ouro Preto MG
The price is €56 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
€56
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pousada in Ouro Preto. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Handicraft Market and Mina Du Veloso are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (161 reviews)
Clean room, nice place, a bit far from Historic Center, need to Uber or Drive. Breakfast not too good, mainly ate the fruit.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Pousada Sinhá Olímpia
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Loft Pet Friendly c Garagem no Morro da Queimada

Loft Pet Friendly c Garagem no Morro da Queimada

2 out of 5
Ouro Preto Minas Gerais
Stay at this apartment in Ouro Preto. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Felipe dos Santos Mine and Igreja Matriz de Santa Efigenia are located nearby.
Loft Pet Friendly c Garagem no Morro da Queimada
Colonial House of Our Lady of the Rosary

Colonial House of Our Lady of the Rosary

2 out of 5
Ouro Preto MG
Stay at this holiday home in Ouro Preto. Popular attractions Mina Du Veloso and Handicraft Market are located nearby.
Colonial House of Our Lady of the Rosary
House with 4 bedrooms in Ouro Preto historical center

House with 4 bedrooms in Ouro Preto historical center

Ouro Preto MG
Stay at this holiday home in Ouro Preto. Enjoy a garden, tennis courts and patios. Popular attractions Parque Vale dos Contos and Casa dos Contos Museum are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
Land of Gold
If you are looking for the historic flavor of Ouro Preto in your accommodations, this is the place. The location is on the main tourist street of the city, just a block from Praça Tiradentes. Inside this 200-year-old house is the living past of a remarkable city, visible in the patina-sketched living ...

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2018

House with 4 bedrooms in Ouro Preto historical center
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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