Minas Gerais

From Rio, the neighbouring State of Minas Gerais is for anyone keen to understand more about South America’s colonial culture. This mountainous region is also incredibly scenic and green with forests and farmland. Discover striking colonial architecture and a rich sense of history left by the mining trade boom. Then contrast the old with the new and visit Inhotim, an open-air contemporary art museum which put Brazil firmly on the international art stage when it opened in 2008.