While lacking the stunning geographical setting and plethora of churches that
Ouro Preto has, São João del Rei is quite pleasant and a good place for a few days of relaxing. The town is also known as the birthplace of Tancredo Neves, whose election as president in 1985 (he died before taking office) brought an end to Brazil's military rule.
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There are busses departing from Sao Joao
del Rei to major Brazilian cities, usually twice a day. The bus station is simple but provides luggage storage, showers and internet connection. São João del Rei is four hours by bus from Belo Horizonte, eight hours from São Paulo.
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Igreja de São Francisco de
Assis, on the west side of town. Flanked by tremendous towering palms, this church was completed in 1774 and features carvings by Aleijadinho. The attached cemetery contains the grave of Tancredo Neves.
Railroad Museum in the train station depicts the important role railroads played in the development of the mining towns in the 19th century.
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tour. One of the most entertaining things to do in São João del Rei is to get out of town, on the 1920s vintage steam locomotive to the nearby town of Tiradentes. It runs only Friday through Sunday, with two round trip runs per day. Tickets can be bought (no reservations needed) at the train station in the center of town. edit
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Brasil Hotel, Av. Pres. Tancredo Neves, 395 - Centro, São João del Rei - MG, 36300-001 (across from the train station), ☎ +55 323 371 2804. Old, large, and seemingly deserted. Also economical and convenient. edit
Solar Chiaini Pousada, Av. Oito de Dezembro, 322 - Centro, São João del Rei - MG, 36307-250, ☎ +55 323 371 7629. edit
Solara Hotel, Av. Oito de Dezembro, 161 - Centro, São João del Rei - MG, 36307-250, ☎ +55 323 371 8880,
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