Itacolomi State Park
Parque Estadual do Itacolomi
A mountain park south of Ouro Preto where you can hike to the 1,772-meter Itacolomi Peak, with old tea plantations and lakes inside.
The park spans Ouro Preto and Mariana. Its landmark is Itacolomi Peak, which resembles a 'stone and son' and was used as a navigation landmark by colonial-era gold prospectors. Several trails start from the entrance and lead to lakes, an old tea plantation farmhouse, and the summit. The round trip to the summit takes about 5-6 hours. Admission is inexpensive. The entrance is about 5 km from the city center, so you will need a taxi, and it is best to set out early if you plan to climb the peak.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–17:00 (check park announcements)
Nearby sights
- Capela do Padre Faria
- Church of Santa Efigênia
- Mina do Chico Rei
- Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceição de Antônio Dias
- Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
- Soapstone Craft Fair (Largo de Coimbra)
- Museu da Inconfidência
- Museu do Oratório