Sabará + Congonhas Tour

The colonial past of Minas Gerais is evident in Sabará and Congonhas. This excursion from Belo Horizonte explores key monuments in both towns.

Sabará + Congonhas Tour

Pickup will occur at your hotel in Belo Horizonte at the designated time, after which we will head east to Sabará. The first stop includes a guided tour of the old town. Key sights include the monuments on Dom Pedro II street, the church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos, the Municipal Theatre, and the churches of Nossa Senhora do Ó and Nossa Senhora do Carmo.

The tour continues at the Kaquende fountain, known for its legend that promises return visits to Sabará for those who drink from it. This portion concludes with a one-hour break for lunch at a nearby restaurant.

Post-lunch, we will proceed to Congonhas to visit the local museum and the sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos. Following this, we will explore the Passos da Paixão, featuring 66 processional steps and sculptures of the Twelve Prophets, created by Aleijadinho, a prominent figure in Brazilian baroque art.

After the visit to Congonhas, we will return to Belo Horizonte, with arrival at your hotel scheduled 10 hours after pickup.

Pickup Info

This tour includes pickup from central and southern areas of Belo Horizonte. For other locations, a specific meeting point for pickup will be provided.