Half Day Tour Sabará

Highlights / General details

Located 23 kilometers north of Belo Horizonte and founded in 1711, Sábará was the first major gold mining center in Minas Gerais state, at its peak becoming one of the world's wealthiest towns. This is reflected in its houses, mansions, churches, statues, fountains and collection of sacred art. Sabará once produced more gold in one week than the rest of Brazil produced in an entire year!

Among the sites visited in this fascinating town are the church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo, with sculptures and engravings by the famous sculptor, Aleijadinho; the Museu do Ouro (Gold Museum), housed in an old gold foundry (1730) with a collection of scale models of gold mines; and the Teatro Imperial (1770). The theatre is a former opera house with crystal chandeliers and three rows of seats in carved wood and bamboo. You'll also visit the chapel of Nossa Senhora de Ó, whose entire ceiling and walls are covered with woodcarvings, gold leaf and darkly mysterious paintings that depict Bible stories, using Chinese techniques and sculptures.

Inclusion

Hotel pick-up and drop-off; Shared/Private Transportation; Guided Tour.

Exclusion

Food and Beverages; Gratuities.

Hours of operation

Available: Daily, except Monday. Many touristic attractions are closed on Mondays and this tour does not operate on Mondays.

No tour departures on: January 1; February 24 - March 5 (Carnival); December 24-25, 31.

Duration

Approximately 4 hours.

Location

Tour departs from guest hotel.

Policies

Cancellation: 2 days prior 100% penalty. No show always 100% penalty.

*2 PASSENGERS MINIMUM REQUIRED TO CONFIRM RESERVATION*

Many touristic attractions are closed on Mondays and this tour does not operate on Mondays.

Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**