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Ouro Preto

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What to see in Ouro Preto

A colonial town from the gold rush, with Baroque churches by Aleijadinho, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
Photo: Alvesgaspar · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ouro Preto highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Church of São Francisco de Assis

    By Aleijadinho.

  2. Praça Tiradentes

    The centre.

  3. Mina du Chico Rei

    A gold mine.

  4. Church of Pilar

    Gilded Baroque.

  5. Mariana

    A colonial town, nearby.

Day trips from Ouro Preto

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Ouro Preto

Any time of year is good to travel to Ouro Preto: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the boteco (neighbourhood bar). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Brazil guide.

Frequently asked questions about Ouro Preto

What to see in Ouro Preto?

Church of São Francisco de Assis, Praça Tiradentes, Mina du Chico Rei, Church of Pilar and Mariana.

What to see in Ouro Preto in one day?

Don’t miss Church of São Francisco de Assis, Praça Tiradentes, Mina du Chico Rei, Church of Pilar and Mariana. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Ouro Preto?

Any time of year is good to travel to Ouro Preto: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Ouro Preto?

Ouro Preto.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.