About Tiradentes
Nestled in the mountains of Minas Gerais, a state in Southeast Brazil, Tiradentes is a small historic city reachable from both São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro by car, bus, or plane. Disclaimer: Tiradentes is not a beach destination! The ocean is not nearby, but what Minas Gerais lacks in salt water it makes up for with abudant waterfalls, rolling hills, world-renowned gastronomy, and exquisite eighteenth century art and architecture.
Tiradentes is recognized as one of the most intact examples of Portuguese colonial architecture in the world, and the entire region is replete with spectacular museums, ornate Baroque churches, and a natural landsdcape that has inspired countless artists and writers – both Brazilian and international – over the centuries. The neighboring city of Ouro Preto was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980 for its Baroque architecuture, and both Tiradentes and Ouro Preto once formed part of the ciclo do ouro – or gold cycle – that sent over 800 tons of the precious mineral to Portugal throughout the eighteenth century.
Since its “rediscovery” in the late 1960s, Tiradentes has become a world-class destination for lovers of history, art, architecture, and gastronomy. Tiradentes hosts an international film festival every January, as well as various arts and culinary festivals throughout the rest of the year. Pilar’s family has been part of the preservation of the city and its surrounding natural landscapes since the early 1970s, opening the first hotel in Tiradentes in 1971 and founding the Sociedade Amigos de Tiradentes (Society of the Friends of Tiradentes) in 1980 to aid in the restoration and cultural revitalization of the city, as well as the protection of the Serra de São José as a state-recognized nature preserve.
When it came time to decide where we would celebrate our marriage alongside our closest friends and family, we could not think of a better location. Tiradentes was also the first place Peter and Pilar traveled to together, a short three months after meeting :-) We’re so excited to share the magic of Tiradentes with you all and to bring our community of loved ones into its long history – this town is an inextricable part of our story, and we cannot wait to celebrate our love with you there.