Serro
One of the earliest colonial towns in Brazil to be listed as a national heritage site, known for its churches, hillside streets and Serro cheese.
Serro was founded in the early 18th century during the gold rush. In 1938 it became one of the first towns in Brazil to be protected as a whole by the national heritage agency. Built into the hillside, the old town has several colonial churches, including the Carmo Church and the Matriz (main church), as well as stone-paved slopes. It is quieter than Diamantina. Serro is the home of the famous Serro cheese, and its craft of making handmade raw-milk cheese has been recognized as Brazil's intangible cultural heritage. You can sample and buy it at cheese shops around town. Serro is about 90 km from Diamantina, roughly a 1.5-hour drive, and can be linked with São Gonçalo and Milho Verde along the way.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Milho Verde
- São Gonçalo do Rio das Pedras
- Gruta do Salitre
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos
- Historic Centre of Diamantina
- Casa de Chica da Silva
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
- Rua da Quitanda & Vesperata