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Journey into the soulful warmth of Minas Gerais, where culinary traditions are preserved like family heirlooms and every aroma carries history, affection, and memory. Curated by Chef Cidinha Santiago, this escape was created for travelers seeking depth, authenticity, and the ancestral flavors that shaped Brazil’s interior.

What You Should Know About the Region

Minas Gerais is a land of mountains, mineral-rich soil, and villages connected by centuries-old culinary rituals. From the Queijo Canastra valleys to the traditions of Serro and the refined kitchens of Belo Horizonte, the region offers a cuisine rooted in firewood stoves, slow cooking, and the unmistakable aroma of temperos mineiros.

Life here moves at a gentle rhythm—mornings filled with café coado and pão de queijo, afternoons wandering historic squares, and evenings marked by dishes that honor African, Indigenous, and Portuguese influences. Every meal is a celebration of land, memory, and community.

Local Cuisine

Minas cuisine is warm, generous, and deeply tied to ancestral practices. Expect iconic flavors such as queijo Canastra, pimenta-de-cheiro, feijão tropeiro, frango ao molho pardo, angu, and traditional doces served with care. Afro-Mineiro dishes bring heritage and heart, while modern kitchens reinterpret classics with sophistication.

Whether it’s the rustic comfort of a wood-fired meal, the elegance of contemporary menus, or the irresistible sweetness of artesanal doce de leite, every bite tells a story centuries in the making.

Package Includes

Stay in a Hotel or Casa carefully selected in Belo Horizonte
Artisanal breakfast featuring café mineiro and pão de queijo
Lunch at Dona Lucinha with iconic Tropeiro Delicioso
Elegant dinner at Gata Gorda with innovative dishes such as Pastel de rabo de boi with Canastra fondue
Guided exploration of Mercado Central’s vibrant food stalls
Lunch at Kitutu with Chef Kelma Zenaide featuring Afro-Mineiro specialties like Tutu de feijão
Dinner at Kitutu featuring Moqueca de banana-da-terra prepared with ancestral techniques
Stroll through Praça da Liberdade and its historic surroundings
Lunch at Xapuri highlighting rustic classics such as Frango ao molho pardo
Farewell tasting menu at Xapuri featuring Pastel de angu and artesanal doce de leite
Exclusive welcome kit inspired by the flavors and traditions of Minas
Expert concierge and dedicated local support throughout your stay
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