Lavras Novas Travel Guide

Ouro Preto

#likealocal Lavras Novas is a little town of Minas Gerais next to the historical city of Ouro Preto. The access is made by dirt road and the great attraction is the contact with nature. It has paradisiacal places, trails, waterfalls and it is possible to hire guided tours and 4x4 alternative transportation. It has simple and cozy inns and restaurants. And at night it is still possible to see a magnificent starry sky that is not found in the big cities! This is the “Valentine's #Waterfall”!
#likealocal Lavras Novas is a little town of Minas Gerais next to the historical city of Ouro Preto. The access is made by dirt road and the great attraction is the contact with nature. It has paradisiacal places, trails, waterfalls and it is possible to hire guided tours and 4x4 alternative transportation. It has simple and cozy inns and restaurants. And at night it is still possible to see a magnificent starry sky that is not found in the big cities! This is the “Valentine's #Waterfall”!
#likealocal Lavras Novas is a little known town of Minas Gerais next to the historical city of Ouro Preto. The access is made by dirt road and the great attraction is the contact with nature. It has paradisiacal sites, trails, waterfalls and it is possible to hire guided tours and 4x4 alternative transportation. It has simple and cozy inns and restaurants. And at night it is still possible to see a magnificent starry sky that is not found in the big cities! This is the waterfall of three drops (Cachoeira dos três pingos)!

Popular places to visit

Dusk in Ouro Preto..

Our Lady of Rosario dos Pretos Church

Our Lady of Rosario dos Pretos Church is just one of the places to see in Ouro Preto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's waterfalls and churches.

Our Lady of Rosario dos Pretos Church
#likealocal From afar you can see the imposing Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church, one of the main tourist attractions located in the central part of the city. Ouro Preto is a historic city full of cultural attractions. There you can find winding streets, centenary churches, old houses and many places that are part of the time of the discovery of Brazil. If you are passionate about history there is it possible to hire a guide and know details of each place visited and besides beautiful photos you will get out of there with amazing content!

Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church

Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church is just one of the places to see in Ouro Preto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and churches.

Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church

Lovers Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lovers Waterfall during your travels in Ouro Preto.

Lovers Waterfall

Waterfall of Joy

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Waterfall of Joy during your travels in Ouro Preto.

Waterfall of Joy

Pocinhos Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pocinhos Waterfall during your travels in Ouro Preto.

Pocinhos Waterfall

Tirolesa Zipline

You can take time to visit Tirolesa Zipline during your travels to Ouro Preto.

Tirolesa Zipline

Top hotels in Lavras Novas

Pousada Aconchego da Valdirene

Pousada Aconchego da Valdirene

3 out of 5
R. Alto do Campo, 502 Ouro Preto MG
The price is £45 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
£45
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Excelente pousada, o chalé é maravilhoso, piscina aquecida, a Valdirene é muito atenciosa.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Pousada Aconchego da Valdirene
Pousada Província - Lavras Novas

Pousada Província - Lavras Novas

3 out of 5
Rua Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres, 1144 Ouro Preto Minas Gerais
The price is £43 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
£43
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly pousada in Ouro Preto. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Tirolesa Zipline and Pocinhos Waterfall ...
7.8/10 Good! (48 reviews)
Pousada precisando de reformas
Pousada sem manutenção afetando diretamente a qualidade da estadia. Quartos com lençois limpos e toalhas, café da manhã bem servido.

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2021

Pousada Província - Lavras Novas
Pousada Bem Querer

Pousada Bem Querer

2 out of 5
R. do Campo, 141 Ouro Preto MG
The price is £55 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
£55
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pousada in Ouro Preto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies. Popular attractions Tirolesa Zipline and Pocinhos Waterfall are located ...
Pousada Bem Querer
Pousada Makutta

Pousada Makutta

3 out of 5
Rua Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres, 1258 Ouro Preto
Stay at this pousada in Ouro Preto. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Tirolesa Zipline and Pocinhos Waterfall are located ...
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Pousada Makutta
Pousada Vista da Serra

Pousada Vista da Serra

2 out of 5
R. da Fonte, 33 Ouro Preto MG
The price is £46 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
£46
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Ouro Preto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Pocinhos Waterfall and Tirolesa Zipline are located ...
Pousada Vista da Serra
Pousada Monttana

Pousada Monttana

3 out of 5
Rua São Valentim Ouro Preto MG
Stay at this pousada in Ouro Preto. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Tirolesa Zipline and Pocinhos Waterfall are located ...
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Pousada Monttana
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Other neighbourhoods around Lavras Novas

#likealocal From afar you can see the imposing Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church, one of the main tourist attractions located in the central part of the city. Ouro Preto is a historic city full of cultural attractions. There you can find winding streets, centenary churches, old houses and many places that are part of the time of the discovery of Brazil. If you are passionate about history there is it possible to hire a guide and know details of each place visited and besides beautiful photos you will get out of there with amazing content!

Antônio Dias

While visiting Antônio Dias, you might make a stop by sights like Museu da Inconfidencia and Ouro Preto Crafts Fair.

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Cachoeira do Campo

You'll enjoy the museums and historical sites in Cachoeira do Campo. You might want to make time for a stop at Casa dos Contos or Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré.

Cachoeira do Campo
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Glaura

When in Glaura, you can plan a visit to Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré and Casa dos Contos, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Glaura
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Santo Antonio do Leite

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Santo Antonio do Leite and surrounding area, you can visit Casa dos Contos and Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré.

Santo Antonio do Leite
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Amarantina

Travellers like the museums in Amarantina, and Museu Das Reducoes is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Amarantina

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