Things to do in Tiradentes
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Aluarte
This alluring and romantic cavelike nightspot is whimsically lit with perforated metal lamps decked with colored streamers. Lounge on the cushions with your paramour while eating fondue, or duck out back to the herbal hot tub under the trees (by reservation only, R$100 per couple for 1½ hours, including tea, fruit, water and candles). On slow nights, Pedro may invite you into the kitchen to chat while he cooks you pizza on top of the wood stove. On holiday weekends, there’s live music.
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Igreja Matriz de Santo Antônio
Named for the town’s patron saint, this church is one of Brazil’s most beautiful, and among the last designed by Aleijadinho. Leandro Gonçalves Chaves made the famous sundial out front in 1785. The all-gold interior is rich in Old Testament symbolism. The polychrome organ was built in Portugal and brought to Tiradentes by donkey in 1798. Also striking are the seven golden phoenixes (symbols of Christ’s resurrection), suspending candleholders from long braided chains.
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Museu do Padre Toledo
This museum is dedicated to a hero of the Inconfidência, Padre Toledo, who lived in this 18-room house where the Inconfidêntes first met. It features regional antiques and documents from the 18th century. Closed for renovation at the time of research, it was scheduled to reopen in April 2011; ask at the tourist office for prices and opening hours.
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Igreja NS Rosário dos Pretos
This beautiful stone church , with its many images of Black saints, was built in 1708, by and for slaves. Since they had no free time during daylight hours, construction took place at night – note the nocturnal symbolism in the ceiling paintings of an eight-pointed black star and a half-moon.
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Igreja NS Rosário dos Pretos
This beautiful stone church, with its many images of black saints, was built in 1708, by and for slaves. Since they had no free time during daylight hours, construction took place at night – note the nocturnal symbolism in the ceiling paintings of an eight-pointed black star and a half-moon.
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Chafariz de São José
Constructed in 1749 by the town council, this beautiful fountain north of Córrego Santo Antônio has three sections: one for drinking, one for washing clothes and one for watering horses. The water comes from a nearby spring, Mãe d’Agua, via an old stone pipeline.
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Tragaluz
This restaurant prides itself on innovative home cooking served with artistic flair. Desserts here are especially divine; try the goiabada frita Tragaluz, guava paste mixed with cashews, fried and served on a bed of catupiry cheese with guava ice cream.
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Pau de Angu
In a peaceful country setting between Tiradentes and the artsy community of Bichinho, this is a great spot for homemade linguiça (garlicky pork sausage), hot sauces and all things Mineiro. Portions are huge and meant to be divided among two to five people.
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Chafariz de São José
Constructed in 1749 by the town council, this beautiful fountain has three sections: one for drinking, one for washing clothes and one for watering horses. The water comes from a nearby spring, Mãe d'Agua, via an old stone pipeline.
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Spaghetti Cantina Italiana
Gaily decorated with red chairs, festooned with multicolored streamers and reverberating with accordion music every night, this eatery specializes in artisanal pasta, sauces and other recipes reflecting the Perrella family’s southern Italian heritage.
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Museu do Padre Toledo
This museum is dedicated to another hero of the Inconfidência, Padre Toledo, who lived in this 18-room house where the Inconfidêntes first met. It features regional antiques and documents from the 18th century.
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Bar do Feiura
This charming spot for a snack or a simple meal is especially fun on chilly nights when the wood stove is blazing and conversation and drinks are flowing freely. For a good story, ask Geraldo to tell you how the bar got its name.
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Bar do Celso
On the main square, this is a locally run Mineiro restaurant with reasonable prices. Folks with less voracious appetites will appreciate the R$16 prato mini, a smaller plate designed for one person.
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Confidências Mineiras
Cozy and candlelit, this is one of Tiradentes’ newest nocturnal draws. Where else can you compare notes on over 500 brands of artesanal cachaça, most of them locally distilled in Minas Gerais?
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CasAzul
Crepes, salads, and homemade chicken enchiladas share the menu with a good drinks list at this trendy Latin-themed bistro with vividly painted walls, rustic furniture and artsy lighting.
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Viradas do Largo
This place is among Tiradentes’ best restaurants for traditional Mineiro cuisine. Crowds pack into it on weekends, spilling over into the pleasant outdoor patio and garden area.
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Mandalum
The high-quality fast food at Mandalum includes everything from Lebanese sandwiches to banana splits, and from milkshakes to caipirinhas.
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Estalagem do Sabor
One of Tiradentes’ finest restaurants, Estalagem specializes in meat and comida mineira supplemented by a good wine list.
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Divino Sabor
Very popular with locals for its self-serve offerings, including grilled meats and the normal range of Mineiro specialties.
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Dona Xepa
With a cachaça menu twice as long as in most places, locally run Dona Xepa's is lots of fun.
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Tiradentesbrasil Turismo
Tiradentesbrasil Turismo organizes group hikes ranging in length from 2½ to 5½ hours.
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Trattoria Via Destra
A romantic little Italian restaurant whose chef-owner migrated from Italy to Tiradentes in 2001.
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