3-Hour Tour through Literature in Belo Horizonte

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

3 hours

Mobile ticket

A trip back in time to the Belo Horizonte of the past.

In a light 3-hour tour, we'll walk through Belo Horizonte's past portrayed by writers such as Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Henriqueta Lisboa, Pedro Nava and Mário de Andrade.

We meet at the Church of Boa Viagem. So, we took a ride on the writings of centenary poets and chroniclers to show the Belo Horizonte lived by them, which today only exists in these records.

We will tell picturesque stories of a BH built on the rubble of a city over 200 years old, which was erased from the map in the name of modernity.

We are going to retrace the steps of important political and artistic personalities of the last century, comparing poetry, short stories, curious stories and historical images with today's scenarios.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Guided tour through literature - and with the participation of a writer from Belo Horizonte

What To Expect

Santuario Nossa Senhora Boa Viagem

We will tell the story of the foundation of Belo Horizonte, in 1701, and why a city in the middle of the hinterland has the protection of the patron saint of sailors and travelers. We will learn about the history of the ancient village of Curral del Rei and a cemetery that has been forgotten by time. Afterwards, we will visit the interior of the temple.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Mineiro Museum

We'll talk about the first streets of Belo Horizonte, the planned capital, and how the current Avenida João Pinheiro was a fundamental part of the city. We will talk about several historic mansions on the avenue and also the lives of writers who passed through Belo Horizonte, such as Fernando Sabino, Carlos Drummond, Aníbal Machado and Afonso Arinos. We will not enter the museum, we will only be in the entrance hall.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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3-Hour Tour through Literature in Belo Horizonte

Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Valuing the culture, literature and history of Belo Horizonte
andr sM9285NH,
Oct 31, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour, the group was small, so there was room for a lot of interaction with the guide. He has a lot of knowledge about the city, and, on this tour, related to the literature that emerged in Belo Horizonte. The curiosities brought about figures like Drummond give a more relaxed feel to the tour. I recommend it to everyone who likes culture, literature and history. Another issue is that the tour, although it lasts 3 hours, is a light walk, with few climbs.