Mai–Set offers a good combination of climate, landscape and operation of producers, markets and gastronomic experiences along the route.
BRAZIL · HERITAGE + GASTRONOMY
BRAZIL — HISTORICAL MINES AT THE TABLE
Between churches and cuisines, get to know Minas for its heritage and flavors.
DURATION8 days
BEST TIMEMay–Sep
EXPERIENCEHeritage + Gastronomy
COUNTRYBrazil
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Belo Horizonte → Ouro Preto → Mariana → Tiradentes → São João del-Rei
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Belo Horizonte Markets
2Ouro Preto Gastronomy
3Mariana producers
4Regional flavors
5Local restaurants and tables
6Ingredients and culinary traditions
Between churches and cuisines, get to know Minas for its heritage and flavors. The combination of Belo Horizonte and São João del-Rei gives the itinerary an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Belo Horizonte
Entrance to Belo Horizonte, leaving the rest of the day for markets, producers and flavors of Belo Horizonte.
DAY 2
Belo Horizonte → Ouro Preto
From Belo Horizonte to Ouro Preto, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by regional gastronomy and table experiences in Ouro Preto.
DAY 3
Ouro Preto — landscapes and culture
Day in Ouro Preto for local ingredients, restaurants and Ouro Preto's culinary tradition.
DAY 4
Ouro Preto → Mariana
Travel from Ouro Preto to Mariana. After arrival, the day opens up space for local ingredients, restaurants and Mariana's culinary tradition.
DAY 5
Mariana — selected experiences
Mariana gets a whole day for markets, producers and flavors of Mariana.
DAY 6
Mariana → Tiradentes
Departure from Mariana towards Tiradentes, where upon arrival you can start exploring the markets, producers and flavors of Tiradentes.
DAY 7
Tiradentes — local experience
More time in Tiradentes, now with regional cuisine and table experiences in Tiradentes.
DAY 8
Tiradentes → São João del-Rei
The journey leaves Tiradentes and heads to São João del-Rei, with the rest of the day focused on regional cuisine and table-side experiences in São João del-Rei.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Colonial cities connected by Minas Gerais cuisine, ateliers and history. The sequence between Belo Horizonte and São João del-Rei gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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