Things to do in São João del Rei

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What to do in São João del Rei


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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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Bonfim

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bonfim and surrounding area, you can visit Saint Francis of Assisi Church and Solar da Baronesa de Itaverava.

Bonfim
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Fábricas

Travellers like the museums in Fábricas, and Tancredo Neves Memorial is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Fábricas
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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 Saint Francis of Assisi Church and Solar da Baronesa de Itaverava, a few notable attractions nearby.

Tejuco
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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 Church of Saint Goncalo Garcia and Solar da Baronesa de Itaverava.

Jardim Central

 

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