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I tried all kinds of different food in Minas Gerais on my road trip through Brazil! In this video, we visit mostly colonial towns such as Tiradentes, Ouro Preto, and a mine close to Mariana. I'm an English teacher online, and I visited one of my students in this video, who helped me discover more of Minas.
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PLACES TO VISIT IN MINAS GERAIS:
- TIRADENTES:
Tiradentes is along the Royal Highway (Estrada Real) in Minas Gerais, and it’s an old colonial town. It’s named after a Brazilian patriotic hero by the same name. His real name was Joaquim Jose da Silva Xavier and he led the rebellion against the Portuguese government for a free Brazil. He was called Tiradentes, which means tooth puller, because he was a dentist.
Tiradentes Day is a national holiday in Brazil celebrated on April 21, the same day Tiradentes was executed. It recognizes the importance of Brazilian independence throughout the country and honors Tiradentes as a patriot.
This location is a popular getaway for Brazilian tourists. The first name of the city was Vila de São José do Rio, but after Brazil became a republic in 1889, it was renamed.
The main draw of the city is to see the preserved and quaint Portuguese colonial architecture, but the food is also really important. The city is surrounded by mountains so there are a lot of nature activities available. There are well preserved churches (Church of Saint Anthony, São Francisco de Paula), and museums to learn about Brazilian colonialism.
-OURO PRETO:
Ouro Preto is strikingly picturesque and some say the most beautiful place in Brazil. It's much bigger than other colonial towns and was specifically a mining town for gold to bring back to Portugal. You can visit the churches and see a lot of gold there, to this day.
There are a lot of churches and museums, as well as mines you can go into and see. It’s one of Brazil’s biggest tourist attractions, but it’s also a great city to live in with hospitable people. It's a great place to learn about Brazilian history, or just relax in the mountains with an amazing vibe.
Of course, we can't forget about the food either. Like all of Minas, this is a major draw.
- MARIANA:
We didn't actually visit Mariana in the video, but we did visit Mina da Passagem close by. This is one of the largest mines you can visit in the entire world. The cart goes down into an industrial mine and you can see different minerals there. Today it's also a very popular place for professional cave divers. The tour is mostly in Portuguese but it's worth it.
- BELO HORIZONTE:
Belo Horizonte is one of the best places in Brazil to eat, but it's even better to drink a beer. The main draw of the city is craft beer and bars. Because it doesn't have a beach, the locals go to the streets for the amazing nightlife. Some of the best neighborhoods are Lourdes, Funcionarios, and Savassi.
EXTRA:
It's also highly recommended to visit the colonial city of Diamantina north of Belo Horizonte. It's also recommended to visit small towns in Minas Gerais outside of the big cities, where you'll find some of the best food. This is where people say the real magic of Minas Gerais is.
BRAZILIAN FOOD IN THE VIDEO:
Brigadeiro Cake with Doce de Leite
Pão de Queijo (cheese bread)
Coxinha de Rabada (oxtail)
Tutu a Mineira (with torrsemo, fried pork belly)
Cheese (from Minas, Serra da Canastra) and jabuticaba sauce
Pastel de Angu (with umbigo de banana, or banana flower, and meat)
Pão de Queijo artisanal (lombo, catipury cheese)
Jabitucaba Liquor
Picanha
Filet Mignon with Jabuticaba sauce and Risotto
Linguica with Quiabo
Pork from Minas
Frango Sopado with Ourapronobis
Romeu e Julieta
Mineirinha Cookie
Dadinho de Tapioca (Tapioca cubes)
Serenada Meat with Fresh Butter
MUSIC IN THIS VIDEO
IN ORDER:
"La Guitarra Nueva" - Los Principes del Flamenco
"Country Gold" - Hunter Quinn
"Organized Chaos" - Arthur Benson
"Augusto Caliente " - Los Principes del Flamenco
"Carnaval 2021" - Clara Mendes
"Coal Miner's Reel" - River Run Dry
"Cienfuegos" - Cuba Quartet
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1 авг 2024
