Aline & Alex
Things To Do
Igreja de Santo Antonio
The Santo Antônio Church, built in 1710, was the most important monument in colonial Brazil. Its interior has hundreds of art work covered with 484 kilos of gold (1,067 lbs.). The church is also home of an organ from 1776, which was restored in Spain in 2008, being the only one in Brazil. The Matriz choir stands out from the other churches of its time for being entirely carved in wood and painted in gold by famous baroque artist Aleijadinho.
Museum of St. Anne
Small museum located in the city's old prison which was nicely restored into a modern museum to hold its invaluable art and history. It is a museum entirely dedicated to Saint Ana, grandmother of Jesus, mother of the Virgin Mary. It is composed of 305 images, all donated by a woman that started collecting them whilst still a little girl. While you are there, you can also enjoy some of the best coffee in the world and visit their gift shop.
Casa Torta
Casa Torta was built by the couple of actors, Renato Maia and Lu Gatelli, and arose from the desire to create a headquarters for the theater company they founded in Rio de Janeiro. The building was designed by a local scenographer and built by artisans. The goal was to create a different space, something more like a scenario, where you could play with playfulness and fantasy. Rescuing each one's inner child and entertaining visitors is the project's main mission.
Cachaça Velho Ferreira
In the first half of the 20th century, cachaça maker Antônio Ferreira Neto crossed the dusty roads on the back of donkeys to bring one of the best cachaças to Tiradentes region. Stop by this beautiful distillery to taste a premium cachaça and learn about its history and how it is made. You can buy a bottle of cachaça at the shop and enjoy their beautiful fountain and garden on the property.
Trilha Do Carteiro
This three-hour (4.1 mile) round-trip hike climbs through open fields to a windswept saddle with gorgeous views of the serra (mountain range). It includes a section of the old stone-paved road built by slaves between Ouro Preto and Rio de Janeiro. During your hike, you can cool down in the water and enjoy the waterfalls. And if you make it to the end, you'll get to see the mountains from the observatory.
Tiradentes MG Railway Station
One of the oldest trains still in use in Brazil, Smoking Mary is a steam train that will take you from Tiradentes to São João Del Rei, another colonial town in the area. Train tickets are sold at the station from 10 am - 4pm on weekends only. You will also have a chance to visit an interesting little museum at the station and learn about Smoking Mary's history. The seats are not unassigned. Enjoy one of the greatest views of the countryside from the train.