Sao Joao del Rei and Tiradentes
July 8th 2010 Sao Joao del Rei is an historic city some 4 hours southwest of Ouro Preto (with the only bus leaving at an annoying 7am). Compared to Ouro Preto and Mariana, it is definitely rougher around the edges, as it more industrial than the other historic cities of Minas Gerais. But the historic centre has been well preserved. But very similar to Ouro Preto, just not as nice. As I arrived on a Saturday
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