2-Day & 1-Night Exploration Guide to Ouro Preto

🥰City Overview: Ouro Preto (meaning "Black Gold") was the wealthiest city during Brazil’s 18th-century gold rush era. 🚌How to Get There: I took an overnight bus from São Paulo. Many websites on Google sell tickets — some require a CPF (Brazilian tax ID), others don’t. Prices vary for the same bus across platforms, so compare carefully! The overnight bus felt safe, with charging ports available. Dress warmly — it gets very cold onboard. ✨Experience: No noisy modern city here — just winding hilly streets, domed churches everywhere, and a faint hint of gold rush history in the air. Exploring involves climbing up and down the hills, soaking in the vibe. Many small quirky shops sell souvenirs, and the churches are incredibly unique. Restaurant Recommendations: 🍽️Bene da Flauta: Try Ouro Preto’s most famous dish, Feijão Tropeiro (a classic miner’s meal). Delicious food and a lovely atmosphere. 🍽️Tropea Cantina e Armazém: Their steak is exceptional — try the Filleto al Poivre with Italian-style gnocchi. Highly recommended! #OuroPreto #BrazilTravel#food guide#travel diary#Bené da Flauta #Tropea Cantina e Armazém#Brazil