Minas Gerais Features

Minas Gerais Features

• Where to Buy
  

  Ouro Preto has a reputation for the best selection and prices in Brazil.... read more

• Top Reasons to Go to Minas Gerais
  

  Walking on the paralelepípedos (cobblestones) in Ouro Preto, Diamantina, and Tiradentes, all magnificently preserved baroque towns of... read more

• A Bit of History
  

  Exploration of Minas began in the 17th century, when bandeirantes (bands of adventurers) from the coastal areas came in search of slaves and... read more

• Eating Like a Mineiro
  

  Some gastronomic critics say there are only three native Brazilian cuisines: the cuisine from the North (particularly from Pará); the... read more

• Finding a Gem
  

  Gems vary widely in quality and value; don't buy them on the streets, and be wary about buying them from smaller shops. Do your research. Know... read more

• Brazilian Baroque
  

  When gold was discovered in Minas Gerais in the 17th century, the Portuguese, to ensure their control of the mining industry, exiled the traditional... read more