Ouro Preto
This UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Serra do Espinhaço mountains of Minas Gerais, Ouro Preto is a former colonial gold-mining town whose Baroque churches, hilltop viewpoints, and walkable historic centre make it one of Brazil's most visited heritage destinations. Once known as Vila Rica, it served as the capital of Minas Gerais until 1897 and was among the most populous cities in Latin America during the 18th-century gold boom.
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- Population74,821
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.8 km3.0 mi
Ouro Preto: quick answers
Where is Ouro Preto?
Ouro Preto is in Brazil, about 69 km43 miles in a straight line from Belo Horizonte.
How do you get to Ouro Preto?
The nearest airport is Belo Horizonte (PLU), about 2 hr 12 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Ouro Preto?
The warmest month is February, averaging 21°C70°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 15°C59°F. The wettest month is December, with about 377 mm14.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Ouro Preto?
OpenStreetMap lists 9 museums, 42 restaurants, 15 cafés and 28 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Ouro Preto?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Conselheiro Lafaiete and Mariana.