- Catedral 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.
- 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, AnÃÂbal Machado and Afonso Arinos.
We will not enter the museum, we will only be in the entrance hall.
- Praca da Liberdade - Pause to talk about the opening party of BH, in 1897, and also about various myths, legends and curious stories of the city, told through the writers who lived here.
- Basilica Nossa Senhora de Lourdes - Stop to talk about the importance of Rua da Bahia for Belo Horizonte and tell stories of Fernando Sabino’s youth, who lived in that region.
- Inima de Paula Museum - We arrive at the cultural axis of BH in the 1920s. We will talk about the famous verse by Rômulo Paes. And also the memoirs of Pedro Nava and the many writers who lived and worked in this region. We will not enter the museum, we will only be at the front.
- Museu Da Moda - Time to talk about Maletta, an icon of BH’s culture, and the Fashion Museum, which was the city’s Deliberative Council. We will not enter the buildings.
- Parque Municipal Americo Renee Giannetti - Stop in front of Parque Municipal, to tell more stories about BH and the bohemia of the 1920s.
- Santa Teresa Viaduct - Passing through the Viaduct of Santa Teresa, traditional route by Carlos Drummond de Andrade, and ending at the viewpoint on Rua SapucaÃÂ.
- Guided tour through literature
- Participation of a Belo Horizonte writer
Embark on a journey back to the historic Belo Horizonte.
We offer a casual 3-hour excursion, where we explore the history of Belo Horizonte as depicted by renowned writers like Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Henriqueta Lisboa, Pedro Nava, and Mário de Andrade.
Our journey begins at the Church of Boa Viagem, from where we delve into the writings of age-old poets and chroniclers to bring to life the Belo Horizonte they experienced, now only alive in their records.
We will share captivating tales of a BH constructed on the remnants of a city over a couple of centuries old, a city obliterated from existence for the sake of modernity.
Join us as we revisit the lives of impactful political and artistic figures from the previous century, juxtaposing poetry, short tales, intriguing anecdotes, and historical images with today’s landscapes.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.