Day Trip to Mariana

Want to explore the first capital of the state of Minas Gerais? On this day trip to Mariana, we will learn the history of this city founded in the 17th century. We'll also visit an old gold mine that was highly profitable for the Portuguese Crown.

Day Trip to Mariana

At 9 am, we will pick you up at your hotel in Ouro Preto and head east to visit Mariana. The minibus ride will take 30 minutes.

Upon arrival, we will approach Minas Gerais square, the heart of the village, where we will enjoy a panoramic view of the streets, houses, and mountains surrounding Mariana.

During the tour, we will see the exterior of the City Hall, the Carmen and San Francisco churches, and the Pelourinho, a colonial building for punishing lawbreakers.

After touring the historic center of Mariana, we will return to the minibus and go to the Passagem gold mine. There, we will board a mining wagon and descend into the mine to explore the galleries and tunnels. Historically, nearly 35 tons of gold were extracted from this mine for the Portuguese Crown.

We will return to the surface and conclude the excursion by 12 noon, arriving back at your hotel in Ouro Preto.