Ouro Preto is a historical city of Brazil located in the state of Minas Gerais.
It is located about 90 kilometers south of the state capital, Belo Horizonte. It is located in the Serra do Espinhaço mountains, at an altitude of 1,166 meters above sea level.
The city is known for its cobbled streets and colonial buildings, and has been considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980.
See places to visit in Ouro Preto
See also information on Belo Horizonte.
