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Malhas do Sul de Minas

Textile production, pilgrimage and musical memory in Borda da Mata, Inconfidentes and Ouro Fino.

Southeast

In the photo: Basílica Nossa Senhora do Carmo, Borda da Mata, MG

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Get to know the place

A region to enjoy
at your own pace.

Malhas do Sul de Minas is a recognized tourist circuit in Minas Gerais. Borda da Mata, Inconfidentes and Ouro Fino are the towns of the circuit included in this guide selection. The trip links local production commerce with cultural programs and with the passage of pilgrimage routes.

Borda da Mata brings together pajama shops and other textile items alongside the Basílica Nossa Senhora do Carmo. In Inconfidentes, crochet, knitwear and bed, table and bath articles give identity to the shopping; the Centro de Cultura Colônia adds the town's memory.

Ouro Fino has the Monumento Menino da Porteira as a reference to the song that mentions the municipality. The sculpture stands next to the access from the MG-290. By combining that point with the basilica and the shops of neighboring towns, the itinerary gains different content at each stop.

This destination brings together 3 cities: Borda da Mata, Inconfidentes, Ouro Fino.

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The cities on this trip

Start with one city or combine several in your itinerary.

How to get there: Malhas do Sul de Minas

Viracopos Airport, in Campinas, is one possible arrival point followed by road travel. The MG-290 serves Borda da Mata and Ouro Fino; Inconfidentes requires the local connection corresponding to your visit point. Pilgrims should follow the guidance of the branch they are walking.

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Borda da Mata

Borda da Mata combines the production of pajamas and other textile garments with the Basílica Nossa Senhora do Carmo. In the basilica square, the Coreto Agenor de Melo and the bust of Monsenhor Pedro Cintra are part of the urban heritage. The town hosts the Caminho da Fé and is also an endpoint of the Caminho da Prece, offering a visit linked to devotion and local commerce.

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Inconfidentes

Inconfidentes has the production of crochet, knitwear and bed, table and bath linens as hallmarks of its commerce. The Centro de Cultura Colônia preserves references of local memory, and the trails of Monjolinho and Grama expand contact with the countryside. On the Caminho da Fé, the town offers a stop with handicrafts and visits chosen according to the time available on the trip.

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Ouro Fino

Ouro Fino's Monumento Menino da Porteira is a reference to the song that mentions the city. The sculpture is located at the access from the MG-290 and was inaugurated with the participation of Sérgio Reis. This memory of sertanejo music gives identity to the visit, which can accompany the passage of the pilgrimage through the sul de Minas.

Before you go

Practical information

A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.

When to go

For shopping, check the opening days of the shops in Borda da Mata and Inconfidentes. Holy Week can guide a religious visit to the basilica. Those planning to walk a branch of the pilgrimage should evaluate the planned stages and reserve accommodation along the route.

How many days to stay

Three days allow allocating one for the shops and the Basílica Nossa Senhora do Carmo in Borda da Mata, another for the crafts and the Centro de Cultura Colônia in Inconfidentes, and the third for Ouro Fino. Walking the Caminho da Fé requires planning stages separately from this driving itinerary.

Which city to stay in

Borda da Mata is a useful base when the priority is the textile establishments and the basilica. Inconfidentes lets you position accommodation closer to the crafts program. On a pilgrimage trip, distribute overnights according to the actual stages chosen, rather than returning daily to the same town.

Respect the place

Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.

Get your questions answered

Frequently asked questions about Malhas do Sul de Minas

Do the three towns have the same shopping specialty?

Borda da Mata stands out for the production of pajamas and other textile garments. Inconfidentes adds crochet, knitwear and bed, table and bath items; compare your interests before splitting time between the shops.

Which religious outing pairs well with the shopping?

The Basílica Nossa Senhora do Carmo, in Borda da Mata, can be included on the same day as the town's shops. Check visiting availability and the schedule of services.

Where is the Menino da Porteira?

The monument is on the access to Ouro Fino from the MG-290. Plan a stop off the road and how to access the viewing area.

Does this itinerary replace planning the Caminho da Fé?

The road trip through the three towns has a different organization. To undertake a pilgrimage, define the branch, the length of each stage and the accommodations along the way before you depart.

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