What to do in São João del Rei

Activities, attractions and tours
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Places to Visit in São João del Rei

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Discover the most popular places to visit in São João del Rei

Explore areas of São João del Rei

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Sao Joao del Rei Centro

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Sao Joao del Rei Centro. You might want to make time for a stop at Solar da Baronesa de Itaverava or Saint Francis of Assisi Church.

Sao Joao del Rei Centro
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Colônia do Marçal

While Colônia do Marçal may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Royal Road Automobile Museum and Holy Trinity Church.

Colônia do Marçal
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Matosinhos

While Matosinhos may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Solar da Baronesa de Itaverava and Saint Francis of Assisi Church.

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Jardim Central

While there might not be top attractions in Jardim Central, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Solar da Baronesa de Itaverava and Saint Francis of Assisi Church.

Jardim Central
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Tejuco

The museums and churches are a few reasons travellers visit Tejuco. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Nossa Senhora do Pilar Cathedral and Saint Francis of Assisi Church, a few notable attractions nearby.

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São Judas Tadeu

While São Judas Tadeu isn't home to many top sights, Solar da Baronesa de Itaverava and Saint Francis of Assisi Church are some notable places to visit nearby.

São Judas Tadeu

Day trip destinations from São João del Rei