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The best shopping in Ouro Preto isn't in the malls — it's on the streets. From vintage stores to artisan workshops, spots like Igreja de Sao Francisco de Assis are scattered through neighborhoods that reward the curious walker. Wander further and you'll stumble on Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosario dos Pretos — the kind of find you can't replicate online.
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 shopping tour 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, plus hidden gems like Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosario dos Pretos — a church built by enslaved Africans with a uniquely circular design.
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.
Visitors explore Ouro Preto for Baroque architecture and colonial history, but every walking route ends up passing through Igreja de Sao Francisco de Assis and neighborhood markets that tell their own story about the city. Don't overlook Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosario dos Pretos — it reflects what the people of Ouro Preto actually buy, make, and value.
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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