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Mina Chico Rei

Chico Rei Mine, also known as Encardideira

One of the largest and most-visited gold mines in the area, this mine was named for the legendary Chico Rei (see the infobox). There are guided tours.

Address
Rua Dom Silvério 108
Getting there
up the hill from Matriz N.S. da Conceição
Hours
Daily 08:00-16:00
Price
R$10

Listing from Wikivoyage: Ouro Preto, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.