Caraça Sanctuary Excursion
Description
At the indicated time, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Ouro Preto and begin this excursion to the Caraça Sanctuary. We'll head towards the city of Catas Altas, in the interior of Minas Gerais.
After a 2-hour drive, we'll arrive at our destination and have a first glimpse of the Nossa Senhora Mãe Dos Homens Church, built between 1876 and 1883. Did you know that it was the first neo-Gothic temple in Brazil? We'll admire its imposing 48-meter-high (157 foot) tower surrounded by the green landscape of the Serra de Caraça.
Afterwards, we'll start a walk of about 2 kilometres until we reach Cascatinha, a 40-metre (131 foot) waterfall formed by 4 waterfalls and 4 natural pools. The yellowish colour of its waters increases or decreases according to the rains since this peculiar tonality comes from the organic matter that descends from the mountains. Amazing!
You'll have free time to relax at the waterfall and, if you wish, you can even take a swim. With your batteries recharged, we'll return to the Caraça Sanctuary complex to have lunch if you want in a local restaurant.
We'll meet again and enter the sanctuary. We'll access the church to see its interior, where a painting of the Last Supper and the baroque image of Nossa Senhora Dos Homens, carved in wood and with clothing painted in gold, stand out.
Then, we'll visit the rest of the buildings that make up the religious complex, such as the calvary, the cloister, the catacombs and the museum. You'll be totally fascinated!
Finally, we'll return to your hotel in Ouro Preto and end the tour after 11 hours.
More Information
Duration
11 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in Portuguese.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by minibus
Portuguese–speaking guide
Not included
Admission to Caraça Sanctuary: R$ 20 (US$ 3.28) per person
Lunch: R$ 35 (US$ 5.75) per person
Drinks
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
Provider
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Turismo Ouro Preto
Corporate name: Gustavo Araujo Bonuti 00536918651
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 3 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
