Day Trip to Mariana

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

Day Trip to Mariana

At 9 am, we'll 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'll visit Minas Gerais square, the heart of the village, where we'll enjoy a panoramic view of the town and surrounding mountains.

During the tour, we'll see the exterior of the City Hall, Carmen and San Francisco churches, and the Pelourinho, used for issuing punishments in colonial times.

After the historic center of Mariana, we'll proceed to the Passagem gold mine. There, we'll board a mining wagon and descend to explore the galleries and tunnels. Historically, this mine produced almost 35 tons of gold for the Portuguese Crown.

We'll return to the surface and finish the excursion at 12 noon, arriving back at your hotel in Ouro Preto.