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Mina de Ouro de Passagem
Mina de Ouro de Passagem Review
Between Ouro Preto and Mariana lies Mina de Ouro de Passagem, Brazil's oldest gold mine. During the gold rush thousands of slaves perished here because of its dangerous, backbreaking conditions. Although the mine is no longer in operation, you can ride an old mining car through 11 km (7 mi) of tunnels and see exposed quartz, graphite, and black tourmaline. Buses travel here from Ouro Preto (catch them beside the Escola de Minas) and cost about R$3; taxis are about R$25.
- Address: Road to Mariana, 4 km (3 mi) east of Ouro Preto, Mariana, 35420-000 | Map It
- Phone: 031/3557-5001
- Cost: R$24
- Hours: Daily 9--5
- Website: www.minasdapassagem.com.br
- Location: Mariana
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