Blogs from Chapada, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil, South America

South America » Brazil » Minas Gerais » Ouro Preto » Chapada March 5th 2010

Hello, here are some pictures from our two days in Ouro Preto. Cute mountain village built in 1700's. It's an old gold minning town and plays a significant role the history of Brazil.... read more

Chapada - Waterfall!

South America » Brazil » Minas Gerais » Ouro Preto » Chapada July 11th 2007

The Waterfall.

Jena

Not too far away from Ouro Preto is a town of only a few homes near a waterfall. It's around a mile walk, up and down hills. It was a pleasant walk and worth the effort of driving down the red dirt roads, for many miles, to get to. We'd hoped to grab a quick snack in the town, but no one seemed to be at the one little cafe! ... read more

Brief history of Brazil

Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t...more history

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