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  Rockhound Colored Brazilian Gemstones Tours
 
     
 

We offer mineral tours through the world's largest gemological province which is the State of Minas Gerais Brazil. Rough or cut Imperial topaz, aquamarine, emerald, tourmaline, amethyst, citrine, garnet or any other mineral are the highlights of our service. Wholesale, retail, collections, mines visits guided by expert staff is part of this unforgettable tour.

 
     
 

Brazil is said to produce 90% of the world's colored gemstones. Furthermore, the low cost of labor in Brazil means that stones and finished jewels purchased in the state of Minas Gerais are 20% to 40% cheaper than comparable products elsewhere.

 
     
  DESTINATIONS  
     
  Ouro Preto  
  Congonhas  
  Tiradentes  
  Mariana  
  Gold Mine  
  Trekking  
  Sabara  
  Caves  
  Belo Horizonte  
  Sao Joao del Rei  
  Gemstones Tour  
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  Tour Itinerary 11 Days 10 Nights  
     
  Day 1 - Belo Horizonte Airport to Ouro Preto  
     
 

Meet & Greet at airport in Belo Horizonte and transfer to Hotel in Ouro Preto (World's Imperial Topaz Capital). Also largest and most homogeneous portuguese colonial style settlement in the world and declared a mankind monument by UNESCO.

 
  > Dinner included  
  > Overnight at hotel in Ouro Preto  
  (http://www.arcanjohotel.com.br/index.html) or (http://www.hotelpousadacasagrande.com.br/)  
 

> There will be time to explore the town. Click Ouro Preto to see more about monuments

 
 

> Optional tour at the colonial town of Congonhas coming from airport

 
     
  Day 2 - Ouro Preto Imperial Topaz Mine and Gem dealers  
     
  After breakfast drive to an imperial topaz mine (Capão). Gemstone found only around Ouro Preto. Late morning return to town for lunch.  Afternoom visit the wholesale rough and cut dealers and Mineralogy museum  
  > Lunch included  
  > Overnight at hotel in Ouro Preto  
  (http://www.arcanjohotel.com.br/index.html) or (http://www.hotelpousadacasagrande.com.br/)  
     
  Day 3 - Ouro Preto / Nova Era / Governador Valadares  
     
 

Morning departure from Ouro Preto. Drive to an emerald mine in Nova Era (Belmont). After visiting the mine and local dealers proceding to Governador Valadares

 
  > Lunch included  
  > Overnight at hotel in Governador Valadares  
  (http://www.benvenutopalacehotel.com.br/)  
     
  Day 4 - Governador Valadares  
     
 

Visit two Mines of Governador Valadares towards Conselheiro Pena, Barra de Cuieté or Urucum or Jonas-Cascalho. Return to Governador Valadares. Overnight in Valadares

 
  > Lunch included  
  > Overnight at hotel in Governador Valadares  
  (http://www.benvenutopalacehotel.com.br/)  
     
  Day 5 - Governador Valadares / Teofilo Otoni  
     
 

After breakfast morning departure to Teofilo Otoni. Visit dealers in Teofilo Otoni

 
  > Lunch included  
  > Overnight at hotel in Teofilo Otoni  
  (http://www.hotelcapitaldaspedras.com.br/)  
     
  Day 6 - Teofilo Otoni  
     
 

After breakfast whole day visit to mines near Teofilo Otoni (Santa Rosa and other mine near to Topazio). Back to Teofilo Otoni. Overnight in town.

 
  > Dinner included  
  > Overnight at hotel in Teofilo Otoni  
  (http://www.hotelcapitaldaspedras.com.br/)  
     
  Day 7 - Teofilo Otoni / Itaobim  
     
 

After breakfast morning departure to Itaobim. On the way visit two mines near Catuji or Marambainha or Padre Paraiso. In Itaobim visit wholesale dealers. Overnight in Itaobim. Overnight in Itaobim

 
 

> Lunch included

 
  > Overnight at hotel in Itaobim (no web site)  
     
  Day 8 - Itaobim / Arassuai  
     
 

After breakfast morning departure to Arassuai. Visit mineral dealers in town

 
  > Lunch included  
  > Overnight at hotel in Arassuai  
  (http://www.pousadararas.com.br/acomo.html)  
     
  Day 9 - Arassuai  
     
 

Visit two mines of Arassuai Lavrinha and Jenipapo. Overnight in Arassuai

 
  > Dinner included  
  > Overnight at hotel in Arassuai  
  (http://www.pousadararas.com.br/acomo.html)  
     
  Day 10 - Arassuai / Teofilo Otoni  
     
 

After breakfast morning departure to Teofilo Otoni. Revisit mineral dealers in town. Overnight in Teofilo Otoni

 
  > Lunch included  
  > Overnight at hotel in Teofilo Otoni  
  (http://www.hotelcapitaldaspedras.com.br/)  
     
  Day 11 - Teofilo Otoni / Airport in Belo Horizonte  
     
  After breakfast morning departure to airport in Belo Horizonte. End of our services  
  > Lunch included on the way  
     
  OBSERVATION  
 

Included: Transfers, Tours, meals, hotels with breakfast, airport porterage and visits as mentioned. Specialised guide assistance throughout the tour

 
  Not included: Personal Expences, bevereages on meals, hotel extras  
 

Options: * The colonial town of Congonhas on the first day. / * Flight from the mines area back to Belo Horizonte

 
  Number of passengers : maximum 10  
     
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Price under consultation. Let us know when planning to do, how many passengers and preferably accommodation type (single, double or triple room)

 
     
     
         
         
         
  gemstones      
         
      imperial topaz  
         
  Mines      
         
      Open pit mine  
         
  Mineral      
         
      Gems  
         
  minas gerais      
         
      brazil  
         
  Jewelry      
         
      quartz  
         
  Tourmaline      
         
      Quartz  
         
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      gemology  
         
  collection      
         
      rough  
         
       
         
         
         
         
         
         
         

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