Day trips from Brumadinho: Ouro Preto and Belo Horizonte

Villa Rica is inspired by the origin of the rich villages of Minas Gerais, especially the city of Ouro Preto, originally called Vila Rica. The region has special and diverse mining characteristics, located within the so-called Iron Quadrangle, one of the richest areas in Brazil.

Even before reaching the lands of Vila Rica (now Ouro Preto) in the 16th century, the Bandeirantes began exploring the region that is now the State of Minas Gerais in search of gold. And the path they used to reach the gold lands passed right here, where we are today, in the Paraopeba Valley region, municipality of Brumadinho.

Inspired by these colonial characteristics, surrounded by mountains, Villa Rica brought together in one place the hospitality, gastronomy, and art of Minas Gerais.

There is nothing better than staying at our inn, surrounded by lush nature, tranquility, and the coziness that only our accommodations can offer, while also getting to know two iconic destinations in Minas Gerais: Ouro Preto and Belo Horizonte. We are strategically located between these two cities that definitely deserve a place in your travel itinerary! Learn more about:

Ouro Preto

Ouro Preto stands out among the Brazilian historical cities for its baroque ensemble, considered the largest in the world, built during the gold cycle by the most important masters of baroque art and architecture, such as the miners Aleijadinho and Mestre Athayde.

One of the best routes is to walk through the slopes and stone sidewalks of Ouro Preto, accompanied by the guides from HT Happy Travel, while observing the colonial buildings. There are hundreds of constructions – the simplest houses, one-story and modest with a door and two windows, the two-story houses with several entrances and decorated balconies, the palaces, the chapels, the hermitages, and the churches.

Belo Horizonte

Belo Horizonte is a city that will surprise you! Currently, its tourist possibilities range from history to business, from wellness tourism to culture and gastronomy, always with the mark of tradition and the hospitality of the people of Minas Gerais.

Speaking of hospitality, the people of Minas Gerais are masters at discovering the most playful ways to do things. Beagá, or Belô, as it is affectionately called, truly embodies the soul of Minas Gerais. The city preserves the Pampulha Modern Ensemble, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and also holds the title of Creative City of Gastronomy by UNESCO.

By taking the tour with HT Happy Travel, you will truly get to know the tourist spots of BH, understanding everything behind each detail, a true cultural experience that will leave you even more in love with Minas.

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Photos: Alvesgaspar (CC BY-SA 3.0), Samory Santos (CC BY-SA 2.0), Matthias Ripp (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons.