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Coronel Xavier Chaves

Coronel Xavier Chaves - State of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Coronel Xavier Chaves

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5/5
216 h

Brazilian History & Food Tour - Private Multi Day Tour

This tour will take you to the state of Minas Gerais, which has some of the best preserved colonial towns in Brazil and is also famous for its delicious cuisine and hospitable people. Discover the colourful historic towns and the works of Aleijadinho, where you will feel as though you’ve stepped back in time or into an old movie! Taste some of the finest recipes of Minas Gerais, like feijoada, pão de queijo, brigadeiro, and some of the best cakes in the country. Learn about the goldsmith, take a journey on a vintage steam train, visit one of the most beloved open air artspace, and connect with this fascinating part of Brazil.

$5,829.90
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5/5
72 h

3-Day Historical Tour from Rio to Minas Gerais' Gold Route

Discover the allure of Brazil's bygone era of gold and glory in this immersive 3-day journey, starting from in the city of Rio and venturing into the heart of Minas Gerais. Experience the charm of colonial-era towns, São João Del Rei and Tiradentes, where 18th-century architecture and rich cultural history await at every turn. Enjoy a scenic steam locomotive ride connecting these enchanting towns, an experience that's akin to stepping back in time. Journey further into the heartland to Ouro Preto, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its outstanding Baroque architecture, winding cobblestone streets, and remnants of the prolific gold rush era. On the final day, we'll venture to the quaint town of Mariana. Despite its size, it brims with historical attractions, offering a snapshot of Brazil's golden past. Enjoy a delicious lunch here before going on the scenic journey to Rio. Join us for this captivating journey, where each city unfolds a unique chapter of Brazil's golden history.

$2,990.00
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5/5
3 h 5 mins

Walking Tour Alleys of Tiradentes

Live a unique experience and get to know behind the scenes of our true story. The proposal of this Walking tour; elaborate in 2012 by the guide Fabrício Rodrigues, is present the city through a dynamic unique and surprising mica; an immersion cultural-historical through a pleasant walking through the streets, alleys, woods, streets and main churches of Tiradentes. Lots of details, tips, exclusive giveaways and curiosities will be guaranteed in the Walking Tour Alleys of Tiradentes. Recommended for the whole family. (Limited places).

$18.59
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5/5
2 h 30 mins

Walking Tour del Rei

Experience an immersion in the main sights; streets, churches, houses, monuments and museums! The purpose of this Tour is to present the city of São João del-Rei in a relaxed and engaging way, through a pleasant walk through the Historic Center. Get to know the culture, knowledge, stories and curiosities that are behind this beautiful scenery of the "City of Bells"! (Limited vacancies).

$14.77
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4.9/5
1 h

Visit the 18th Century Cachaça, Brazil's oldest invention!

Here, time runs differently. The visitor not only hears about the history of the cachaça — he lives it, between the aroma of the caypira yeast and the heat of direct fire. Engenho Boa Vista is not a scene: it is a living organism, where every detail carries centuries of tradition. The real spice lies in authenticity — a cachaça made as it always was, in a place where past and present continue to meet in the alambic.

$6.89
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6 h

Favela Tour With delicious traditional Brazilian Feijoada dish

We will take you off the beaten path to discover Paraisopolis Favela (slum). Enjoy the delicious traditional Brazilian Feijoada dish combined with drinks and live samba music in a lively atmosphere at the charming “Bistro Mãos de Maria” on the rooftop of the community association in the middle of the favela. Before lunch and samba music, take a 3-hour guided tour and feel what life in a favela is really like. Tour through São Paulo's second largest favela experiencing a different culture and getting an unique insight into the vibrant spirit of its people, especially the hidden veritable artists who live there. The itinerary is made on foot and includes along the way the Estevão’s Stone House, the famous Gaudí of Paraisópolis, as well as the Berbela, who makes sculptures from motorcycle parts and any other material that could be disposed of in the trash. The event happens every Saturday gathering local residents with visitors from various locations in the city and the world.

$272.00
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12 h

Cheese and Cachaça Route

Visit the main square of Coronel Xavier Chaves, with beautiful works, which keeps the culture of art made in soap stone alive, being the Via Crúcis, its highlight. very abundant in this region of Minas Gerais, in addition to the charming stone Church of Our Lady of the Rosary. The handmade cheeses that we will meet in two small properties are wonderful, each with its peculiar and unique taste, which will surely please all palatars. In one of them we will have delicious built-in made in the house, a wonder for the smell. Prepare to meet the oldest cachacier in Brazil in activity, since 1755 with the same family, being the construction of 1717, is in the ninth generation, imagine how much history this place and this family has to tell us? At the beginning and at the end of the tour we will have an internationally recognized delight, the famous Cheese Bread accompanied always by a great Cafezin to delight the palate and already included in the tour.

$766.00
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