Tiradentes Colonial Cities in Minas Gerais Holidays & Tailor-made Tours

Surrounded by the blue mountains of Serra de São José are the cobbled streets of picture-perfect Tiradentes, surely one of the most beautiful small towns in all of Brazil.

Tiradentes is at the centre of Minas Gerais lifestyle, the colourful centre can be appreciated during the quieter midweek days, leaving you free to explore the local restaurants, antique shops and interesting museums which explain the history and religion of the area.

Portuguese colonial architecture and Baroque style blend with Brasilian personality and history. The furnishings, polished wooden floors and art, are cosy and warm.

The streets of Tiradentes climb up the hillside to the sumptuous colonial facade of the Santo Antonio church. Having puffed your way up here, you are rewarded with a spectacular vista, as the town spreads out below you, backed by distant powerful mountain ridges and verdant countryside, through which various local trails lead.

Try also the short railway journey by steam train Maria Fumaca, from Tiradentes to Sao Joao del Rei. Video