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Mina Du Veloso is a living territory of memory, ancestry, and Afro-Brazilian cultural tourism in Ouro Preto.
Cultural Heritage Recognized by IPHAN
Guided Tour
We offer guided tours of Mina Du Veloso, exploring its tunnels, stories, and living memory, with a strong focus on the role of enslaved African peoples in shaping the history of Ouro Preto.
Affordable Pricing
We offer affordable pricing to make historic heritage more accessible, with ongoing half-price admission for students and seniors.
Cultural Initiatives
We promote cultural initiatives focused on heritage education, the appreciation of Afro-Brazilian culture, and meaningful engagement with the local community.
Decolonial Afrotourism
We work within a decolonial Afrotourism approach, prioritizing Black narratives, ancestral knowledge, and a critical reading of Brazilian history.
Our legacy
Welcome to Our Living Memory
Mina Du Veloso is a living territory of memory, ancestry, and Afrotourism in Ouro Preto. Restored and opened to the public in 2014 by Eduardo Evangelista Ferreira, it transformed a former ruin from the gold mining era into a space dedicated to heritage education, affective science, and community-based tourism.
Here, the past is experienced and interpreted through a sensitive, decolonial lens. Visits are led by young residents of the Serra de Ouro Preto, who take an active role in heritage interpretation and strengthen the bond between memory, place, and community.
Beyond guided tours, we host cultural, educational, and community initiatives that honor Afro-Minas Gerais heritage and foster a strong sense of local belonging.
Today, Mina Du Veloso stands as a reference for Afro-centered narratives and post-extractive heritage governance — a place where resistance, knowledge, and the future come together.
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Mina Du Veloso has received wide coverage across national, regional, and specialized media outlets, as well as institutional and owned channels, reflecting its public recognition, cultural relevance, and alignment with heritage preservation and racial equality policies. Explore more information about the mine below. We look forward to welcoming you!