"MARIANA" Mariana by pepples46

Mariana Travel Guide: 37 reviews and 109 photos

called the...cradle of a new civilisation, in a new Country and witness of culture and history of Minas Gerais and Brasil.
1711 it became the first City and Capital, which it had to surrender to Vila Rica...Ouro Preto in 1720
Mariana is generously laid out, cobbled stone streets, architecture mineiro witness of enourmes wealth in those days through its fine Churches and Buildings.
Mariana builds a triangle relationship with Ouro Preto and Congonhas, and all in closer vicinity to Belo Horizonte

the royal trail map, from Rio de Janeiro around 400km or Parati ...to all the oldest Cities of Brasil in colonial times, from Belo Horizonte just some meager 100km

Pros and Cons

In a nutshell:before Ouro Preto, there was Mariana, the most importand colonial City in Brasil

Intro Updated Aug 1, 2004
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Reviews (7)

Congonhas Off The Beaten Path (3)

if you are in the area of Ouro Preto, Mariana, Sao Joao del Rey....Congonhas would close the circle to view the... more travel advice

lush vegetation along the royal trail - Mariana

walking the trail Sports & Outdoors (1)

walking or hiking the trail from or to Mariana. the lush vegetation on the road, Minas Gerais countryside has something... more travel advice

Ouro Preto Off The Beaten Path (3)

don't miss out on Ouro Preto, the Jewel of colonial Brasil. or better when in Ouro Preto, Mariana should not be missed.... more travel advice

a historical trip Favorites (1)

from Parati or Rio de Janeiro travel the estrada real or slave path to Minas Gerais, where Gold and Minerals laid the... more travel advice

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Comments (19)

LOHRER Oct 21, 2006 at 3:21 PM Report Abuse

outstanding architecture, lovely page Wal
andal13 Aug 16, 2004 at 11:24 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful architecture... and a sad past... a common mixture in Brazil.
rozehill Aug 14, 2004 at 3:45 AM Report Abuse

Mariana looks a lovely place to visit. Great memories for you Wal.
matcrazy1 Aug 13, 2004 at 1:30 PM Report Abuse

Former (first) capital of Brasil? Great! I prefer FORMER capitals than PRESENT! No wonder, I lived in one... Great architecture there (unique and exotic for me :-) My kind of destination (add some nature around :-). Smiles :-)
nicoleken Aug 11, 2004 at 11:44 PM Report Abuse

Very nice places there, nice pictures too !
ukirsari Aug 9, 2004 at 1:17 AM Report Abuse

two thumbs up trip, my Queen. enjoy your explaination and pictures so much. thanks for sharing :) ~@rie~
dvideira Aug 7, 2004 at 10:11 PM Report Abuse

I love Mariana. Have to go back there soon... Did you go inside Minas da Passagem? beautiful, so beautiful....
JudyinPA Aug 6, 2004 at 5:51 AM Report Abuse

Looks like a good place to enjoy nature and history. Wal, a very good travel page.
dr.firas Aug 5, 2004 at 12:07 AM Report Abuse

Woooooow ;-)
olja1234 Aug 4, 2004 at 12:18 PM Report Abuse

How great place you intruduced. Lovely indeed!