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Ouro Preto

Town · Minas Gerais, 🇧🇷 Brazil
Population 74,558
Area 1,249 km²
Time zone America/Sao_Paulo
Official website www.ouropreto.mg.gov.br
Ouro Preto

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Ouro Preto Essentials

Ouro Preto, a UNESCO World Heritage site, preserves the architectural legacy of Brazil's 18th-century gold rush. This collection features the masterpieces of sculptor Aleijadinho, including the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi and the historic Praça Tiradentes. Visitors can explore the depths of the Mina du Veloso, view extensive mineral collections at the School of Mines, and visit the Casa da Ópera, the oldest functioning theater in the Americas. These landmarks trace the city's evolution from a mining hub to the center of the Inconfidência Mineira independence movement.

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Historic Churches of Ouro Preto

Ouro Preto’s religious architecture represents the height of the Brazilian Gold Rush, showcasing intricate Baroque and Rococo styles. These 18th-century churches, many designed by the renowned sculptor Aleijadinho, feature elaborate soapstone carvings and ceilings painted by Manuel da Costa Ataíde. From the opulent gold-leaf interiors of the Mother Church of Our Lady of the Pillar to the unique curved facade of the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, these sites reflect the wealth and artistic sophistication of colonial Minas Gerais.

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Historic Museums & Heritage

Ouro Preto's historical center preserves the legacy of the 18th-century gold rush and the Inconfidência Mineira independence movement. This collection features the Museu da Inconfidência, housed in the former municipal palace, and the Casa dos Contos, a former colonial tax office. Visitors can explore the extensive mineral collections at the Escola de Minas, religious art within the Museu do Oratório, and the Baroque architecture of the Igreja Nossa Senhora das Mercês e Misericórdia. These sites document the intersection of colonial wealth, revolutionary politics, and sacred art in Minas Gerais.

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Nature and Viewpoints

This collection highlights the geological and scenic landscape surrounding the historic center of Ouro Preto. It includes the 1,772-meter Pico do Itacolomi, a prominent rock formation once used by colonial explorers as a navigational landmark. Within the city, Horto dos Contos offers a botanical walkway dating back to 1799, while Mirante das Lajes and Morro São Sebastião provide panoramic views of the baroque architecture. The selection also features natural water sites like Cachoeira dos Namorados and the lakes of Pocinhos.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, June, July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 15°–30°
  • 17° at night
  • 22 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in February

Good
  • 26° · extremes 15°–29°
  • 17° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 14°–29°
  • 16° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 25° · extremes 11°–29°
  • 15° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 24° (feels like 23°) · extremes 8°–28°
  • 12° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 24° (feels like 22°) · extremes 8°–28°
  • 11° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 24° (feels like 22°) · extremes 7°–28°
  • 11° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 26° (feels like 24°) · extremes 7°–31°
  • 11° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 29° (feels like 26°) · extremes 9°–33°
  • 13° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 28° (feels like 27°) · extremes 11°–34°
  • 15° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in November

Fair
  • 26° (feels like 25°) · extremes 12°–32°
  • 16° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 14°–30°
  • 17° at night
  • 24 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Brazilian Real BRL · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
188
Electricity
Type C / Type N
127 V · 60 Hz
Languages
Portuguese
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+55
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Tours & Activities

Praça Tiradentes
Walk
Museu da Inconfidência
Walk
Church of Saint Francis of Assisi

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