Solar da Ponte

In the heart of the historic village of Tiradentes, in the state of Minas Gerais.

There are 18 spacious and characterful rooms, with high wooden-beamed ceilings, whitewashed walls displaying local artworks, and antique furnishings including draped four-poster beds with Egyptian cotton sheets and colourful bedspreads, as well as fresh flowers and views over the gardens. The bathrooms feature local stone and also have garden views.

Solar da Ponte is run by an English/Brazilian family, and you can enjoy traditional local specialities with an English twist for breakfast and afternoon tea, including fresh tropical fruit juices, yoghurt, granola, scrambled eggs, homemade breads and cakes and regional cheeses. The hotel doesn’t offer lunch or dinner, but snacks such as sandwiches can be available throughout the day. In the evening, there are several restaurants to choose from nearby for tasty meals and refreshing cocktails. 

Tiradentes, with its winding cobbled streets and leafy squares, was founded on gold mining in the early 18^th century, and is perfectly preserved, showcasing beautiful houses and ornate Baroque churches displaying sculptures and touches of gold, where you can listen to music recitals, as well as interesting museums and shops displaying unique handicrafts that make ideal souvenirs of your holiday. Experience all its charms on a horse and carriage ride through the village.
Around the area, you can horse ride in the surrounding mountains, enjoy a moonlight trek or hike to waterfalls, for some panoramic countryside views. We also recommend taking the scenic steam train to Sao Joao del Rei, another beautiful 18^th-century spot that is also a thriving modern city, where historic colonial mansions and floodlit churches co-exist with 21^st-century living.  
After exploring, cool off in the pool or visit the sauna, and relax poolside under the shade of an umbrella with a drink - you may spot an inquisitive monkey or two around the flower-filled gardens. When the sun goes in, there are cosy lounges where you can watch TV or curl up by the fire with a good book.