Before you go
Your trip to Matias Barbosa.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Matias Barbosa – MG Destination Historic Towns of Minas Gerais (Estrada Real)
How to get there
Plan your arrival in Matias Barbosa via the town center to visit the Capela do Rosário and the Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceição. Visits to Fazenda Monte Alegre or Represa Monte Alegre are different outings, with access to be confirmed before traveling.
How many days
One day is a suggestion for Matias Barbosa's historical references. Another day allows including a pre-arranged rural outing, without promising interior visits to private farms.
When to go
For Matias Barbosa, a heritage itinerary depends on the opening of the Capela do Rosário and the other chosen sites. If there is an outing to the Represa Monte Alegre area, avoid stormy days and confirm the visit point.
Do you need a car?
The heritage of Matias Barbosa's town center can be the focus of a short visit. To explore the Monte Alegre region, arrange specific transportation and identify where visitation is authorized.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What is the Capela do Rosário's connection to Matias Barbosa?
The temple was initially called Capela de Nossa Senhora do Registro do Caminho Novo. That name helps to understand the relationship between the city's heritage and the colonial route.
Can the tunnel beneath the chapel in Matias Barbosa be visited?
The existence of the alçapão is recorded, but the function of the tunnel is not known. Do not interpret this historical reference as authorization to access the underground.