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Things to see in Ouro Preto (Brazil): 13 places and when to go
Ouro Preto is a town in Brazil, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Temples (6), Museums and art (4). The best known are Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Our Lady of the Pillar Mother Church and Museu da Inconfidência. The best time to come is December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. In December there are 13 h 14 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Brazil · -20.3867, -43.5034
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · Temples (6) · Museums and art (4) · Nature (2) · Wildlife (1) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Also possible
- March to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- GIG Rio De Janeiro, 271 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Pico do Itacolomi, at 1,772 m.
What to see in Ouro Preto
The places in and around Ouro Preto, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Church of Saint Francis of AssisiCatholic church in Ouro Preto, Brazil67 m
- Our Lady of the Pillar Mother ChurchChurch in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil429 m
- Museu da InconfidênciaHistory museum dedicated to those who died in the rebel movement Inconfidência Mineira seeking Brazilian independence from Portugal68 m
- Church of Our Lady of Mount CarmelCatholic temple located at Ouro Preto108 m
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora da ConceiçãoChurch in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil250 m
- Town Hall and PrisonMariana8.9 km
- Church of Our Lady of Mercy and Forgiveness (Mercês de Baixo)Church building in Ouro Preto, Brazil186 m
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Mercês e MisericórdiaChurch in Ouro Preto, Brazil363 m
- Casa Guignard museumMuseum in Brazil211 m
- Museu do OratórioMuseum in Ouro Preto, Brazil105 m
- Parque Estadual do ItacolomiProtected area7.6 km
- Pico do ItacolomiSummit5.7 km
- Hotel Luxor Ouro PretoHistory268 m
When to go to Ouro Preto
The best time to visit Ouro Preto is December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time13:07
- FebBest time12:40
- MarPossible12:08
- AprPossible11:32
- MayPossible11:02
- JunBest time10:46
- JulBest time10:53
- AugBest time11:18
- SepBest time11:53
- OctPossible12:29
- NovPossible12:59
- DecBest time13:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 14 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 46. In January, 13 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to Brazil in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ouro Preto
The nearest main airport is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG, Rio De Janeiro), 271 km as the crow flies. How to get around Brazil (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Belo Horizonte13 places68 km
- São João del-Rei5 places114 km
- Nova Friburgo5 places231 km
- Teresópolis11 places232 km
- Petrópolis11 places238 km
- Castelo5 places249 km
And all of Brazil, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ouro Preto?
The best known: Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Our Lady of the Pillar Mother Church, Museu da Inconfidência, Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ouro Preto?
December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. In December there are 13 h 14 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 46.
How do you get to Ouro Preto?
The nearest main airport is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), 271 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ouro Preto as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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