Ouro Preto

Ouro Preto

Translating as “Black Gold”,

Ouro Preto (originally name Villa Rica), was the center of the gold rush in Brazil in the 18th century. There are still important mineral resources to explore in the region. It was an El Dorado, until the gold started to run out, the Portuguese rulers imposed high taxes and resulted the Inconfidencia Revolt. The prosperity of the city never recovered but this period left a legacy of unequaled beauty of baroque buildings. Ouro Preto is considered World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is one of the most beautiful towns of Brazil. Just outside Ouro Preto, lies the small town of New Lavras, an old slave town. Hotels in Ouro Preto

What to visit in Ouro Preto: Inconfidência Museum; Tiradentes Square; Churches of Ouro Preto; Church of St Francis of Assisi; Church of Our Lady of Conceição; Church of Our Lady of Pilar; Church of Our Lady of Rosário; Church of Our Lady of Carmo; Aleijadinho Museum;

Restaurants in Ouro Preto

• Restaurant Chafariz do Paco
• Restaurant and Scotch Bar Acaso 85
• O Passo Pizza Jazz
• Bené da Flauta Restaurant and Café
• Hannah Asian Sushi Ouro Preto
• Adega Ouro Preto
• Restaurant Spaghetti
• Pizza Puliti

Transports in Ouro Preto

By bus: There are buses to/from Belo Horizonte (100km), Rio de Janeiro (400km) and São Paulo (680km).

Maps of Ouro Preto

Map of Ouro Preto

Ouro Preto on Map of Brazil

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