Mariana Off The Beaten Path Tips by pepples46

Ouro Preto

don't miss out on Ouro Preto, the Jewel of colonial Brasil. or better when in Ouro Preto, Mariana should not be missed. connected by good roads its just a short trip, if you like have a look at my Ouro Preto page ...click on the link below

Website: http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/254f3/17072f/

Congonhas

if you are in the area of Ouro Preto, Mariana, Sao Joao del Rey....Congonhas would close the circle to view the masterpieces of Aleijadinho
here in Congonhas he finished, many say his Masterpiece..the man high statues of the 12 Apostles or Prophets.all in soap stone in the church yard of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos.
if you are interested in Aleijadinhos life and work, the website below is very good

Website: http://www3.bc.sympatico.ca/braziliana/Aleijadinho.htm

flora and fauna

and a Goldmine, the most importand and oldest Goldmine in Brasil. right at the passage to Ouro Preto.
a lake and waterfalls invite to rest, together with an exuberant flora and fauna. Marianas surroundings are truly beautiful