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Even the most urban corners of Ouro Preto hide pockets of nature for those willing to walk. Green spaces like Igreja de Sao Francisco de Assis and Praca Tiradentes offer a breathing room between landmarks — and some of the best views you'll find anywhere in the city. Seek out quieter retreats like Mina do Chico Rei for the calm that the busier parks can't offer.
Ouro Preto is a UNESCO-listed colonial town in the mountains of Minas Gerais, where 18th-century Baroque churches filled with gold, steep cobblestoned streets, and a rich mining heritage create a profoundly atmospheric walking experience.
Roamee Pro, also known as Roamee, offers a free self-guided nature walk route in Ouro Preto. The audio walking tour can include stops such as Igreja de Sao Francisco de Assis — a Rococo masterpiece designed by the great mulatto sculptor Aleijadinho, with his carved soapstone facade and a stunning ceiling painted by Manuel da Costa Ataide, Praca Tiradentes — the main square named for the independence martyr Tiradentes (hanged in 1792), flanked by the imposing Inconfidencia Museum and surrounded by colonial-era buildings, Museum of Inconfidencia — a museum in the former municipal palace and jail on the main plaza, documenting the failed 1789 independence conspiracy and housing Aleijadinho sculptures, plus hidden gems like Mina do Chico Rei — one of several colonial-era gold mines open for guided tours beneath the city streets and Trem da Vale — a historic railway that connects Ouro Preto to the neighboring town of Mariana through mountain tunnels and dramatic scenery.
Use this page as a starting point for a Ouro Preto walking tour, a free self-guided route, or the Roamee app for Ouro Preto. Roamee Pro keeps the route flexible so you can follow the stops, skip ahead, or explore nearby streets at your own pace.
Ouro Preto is known for Baroque architecture and colonial history, but between the busy streets, spaces like Igreja de Sao Francisco de Assis and Praca Tiradentes provide a different kind of experience — calmer, greener, and more grounded than a typical sightseeing route. Quieter spots like Mina do Chico Rei provide the kind of rest that the main attractions cannot.
Ouro Preto is extremely hilly with steep cobblestoned streets that can be treacherous when wet. Wear shoes with excellent grip, take your time on descents, and remember that every downhill means an uphill return.
April through September is the dry season with clear skies, though the mountain climate keeps temperatures cool year-round. July's Festival de Inverno brings cultural events.
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