Tiradentes: Where Dreams Are Made Of
Ensconced at the foot of the Serra de São José, Tiradentes, Brazil is a city with stunning colonial architecture and picturesque natural setting. What was a mining community in the early 18th century has become the most charming of the historical cities in the state of Minas Gerais. The city was renamed Tiradentes after the martyr of the revolutionary movement who was born nearby. Only 23 minutes by car is the Prefeito Octavio de Almeida Neves Airport (JDR), which serves São João del-Rei.
Best Time to Visit
To make the most out of your trip to Tiradentes, plan it between April and October to experience ideal weather. The city gets a bit busy when tourists flock to Tiradentes, Brazil in July as well as in January and June. You may book much earlier to take advantage of discounts as these months have the most expensive rates in Tiradentes, Brazil hotel and flights. The Tiradentes Day, a national holiday takes place in April in commemoration of the hero which the city has been named after.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Popular among visitors in Tiradentes is Pousada Solar das Gerais near the town proper. Pousada Solar Imperial and Pousada Ramalhete are also favorites among frequent guests. Spend a few days exploring the city’s many attractions like the majestic Church of Saint Anthony and the Sao Francisco de Paula Church, a simple hilltop church with a picture-perfect view of Tiradentes' historic center. Swing by the historical Padre Toledo Museum, home of the 18th-century Brazilian priest and revolutionary hero and then head to the Liturgy Museum for its historical liturgical collection that spans three centuries.