3 Best Hotels in Tiradentes, Minas Gerais

In every respect—from the stunning antiques to the comfortable beds to the elegant place settings—this inn is a faithful example of regional style. The gardens are beautiful and the pool area is stunning. The hotel serves an afternoon tea with a selection of cakes and breads baked on-site. With sufficient notice, the English owner and his Brazilian wife can arrange historical, botanical, and ecological tours on foot or horseback. This hotel is located right next to the bus station and it is just a stone's throw from all the action, but far enough to provide a good rest and relaxation.

Locally made furniture and artworks decorate this pousada inside an adapted colonial house in Tiradentes's historic center. The owner runs a small puppet theater adjacent to the breakfast room. The attentive staff makes guests feel at home and serve a hearty breakfast featuring several regional cakes and cheeses.

The many return guests to Pouso Alforria appreciate its peaceful location and fabulous view of the São José Mountains. The light-filled lobby—with its stone floors, high ceilings, and Brazilian artwork (some of it from Bahia)—leads to a charming breakfast space and courtyard. Rooms have considerable natural light and are individually decorated; mattresses are firm. English and French are spoken, and the service is faultless.