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Which is better: Brumadinho or Ouro Preto?

Short answer

Brumadinho is in Belo Horizonte and its surroundings (MG), while Ouro Preto is in the Historic Cities of Minas Gerais (MG): different regions of Brazil. Brumadinho: a satellite town of Belo Horizonte that has become synonymous with contemporary art; Ouro Preto: stone-paved slopes, gilded Baroque churches and the work of Aleijadinho in the former gold capital. The weather is similar in both this month.

Sources: INMET (updated 2026) · ANP · OpenStreetMap
Most reviewed activity in BrumadinhoInhotim Institute Tickets★ 8 · 6 reviews · from US$ 14 · via CivitatisSee dates and price →
Most reviewed activity in Ouro PretoJardineira Tour★ 8.6 · 145 reviews · from US$ 19 · via CivitatisSee dates and price →
Brumadinho Ouro Preto
Best time to visit May → Aug May → Aug
Weather this month 29° · 8 days of rain 29° · 8 days of rain
By car R$ 334 · from São Paulo R$ 63 · from Belo Horizonte
Ideal stay 1–2 days 2–3 days
Best for Romantic, Family, Relax, Adventure Romantic, Food, Family
Choose Brumadinho if

you want a trip for couples and families: home to the Inhotim Institute, the country's largest open-air museum, set among tropical gardens and mountain waterfalls.

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Choose Ouro Preto if

you want a trip for couples and food lovers: stone-paved slopes, gilded Baroque churches and the work of Aleijadinho in the former gold capital.

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Where to stay: Brumadinho or Ouro Preto

The average nightly rate is around R$ 745 in Brumadinho and R$ 527 in Ouro Preto; what changes in practice is each place's season. Check current prices for your dates before deciding.

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Villa Rica Pousada in Brumadinho 9 ★★★★ · 11 reviews Villa Rica Pousada See on Booking → Pousada Verde Villas in Brumadinho 8.4 ★★★★★ · 1 review Pousada Verde Villas See on Booking →
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Pousada Sinhá Olímpia in Ouro Preto 9.5 ★★★★ · 71 reviews Pousada Sinhá Olímpia See on Booking → Hotel Solar de Maria in Ouro Preto 9 ★★★★ · 14 reviews Hotel Solar de Maria See on Booking →
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Frequently asked questions

Brumadinho or Ouro Preto: which is better?
Brumadinho is in Belo Horizonte and its surroundings (MG), while Ouro Preto is in the Historic Cities of Minas Gerais (MG): different regions of Brazil. Brumadinho: a satellite town of Belo Horizonte that has become synonymous with contemporary art; Ouro Preto: stone-paved slopes, gilded Baroque churches and the work of Aleijadinho in the former gold capital. The weather is similar in both this month.
What is the best time to visit Brumadinho and Ouro Preto?
The best time to visit Brumadinho is from May to August; for Ouro Preto, it is from May to August, based on INMET's climate normals (temperature and rainfall for each month). If your trip already has a date, check each destination's page for your month.
Which of the two is cheaper to get to?
By car, leaving from São Paulo, Brumadinho is 539 km (335 mi) and costs about R$ 334 each way (fuel plus tolls); leaving from Belo Horizonte, Ouro Preto is 100 km (62 mi) and costs about R$ 63 each way (fuel plus tolls). The calculation assumes a car that gets 11 km/L. Lodging and activities vary with each place's season.
Where does it rain less, Brumadinho or Ouro Preto?
Averaged over the year, Brumadinho has 8 rainy days a month and Ouro Preto has 8. The two are practically tied over the year, but what decides the trip is the month: the rainiest month in Brumadinho is December and in Ouro Preto, December. For temperature, both have the same average high, 27°.
How many days should you spend in Brumadinho and in Ouro Preto?
To see the main sights without rushing, Brumadinho calls for 1–2 days and Ouro Preto, 2–3 days. These are distant regions: with a week or less, it is usually better to pick one of the two and make the most of it.
Brumadinho or Ouro Preto with kids?
Both work with kids: Brumadinho (Brazil's largest open-air museum, contemporary art, and botanical garden) and Ouro Preto (Minas Gerais Baroque, UNESCO heritage, and historic city). The choice usually comes down to getting there, not to infrastructure.
What should you not miss in each?
In Brumadinho: Inhotim Institute, Adriana Varejão Gallery, Serra do Rola-Moça State Park. In Ouro Preto: Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Tiradentes Square, Inconfidência Museum. These are the sights that show up most in first-trip itineraries for each destination; the full guide to each has the whole list.