If you are a real gourmet or just prefer experiencing unique cuisine, then the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais (Minas for short) could be the best ever place for you to visit. Minas is known as the Culinary Capital of Brazil. It is also famous for its tasty cheese, tropical sweets and cachaa (Brazil’s national drink).
The historic center of Minas is Tiradentes, a compact cluster of baroque churches, cobbled streets, flowery gardens and artists’ studios. In every corner of the town you can find restaurants, bars and caf’s as well as different types of atmospheric eateries.
According to Lonely Planet, Tiradentes has also begun staking its claim as one of Brazil’s rising culinary stars.
Conveniently located at the centre of a triangle formed by Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Belo Horizonte – Brazil’s three most populous cities – Tiradentes has long been popular with weekenders lured by the town’s gorgeous 18th-century architecture and serene mountain backdrop. In recent years, Tiradentes has also begun staking its claim as one of Brazil’s rising culinary stars.
Another attraction for tourists is the famous cachaa with its special way of preparation.
For the uninitiated, cachaa is fire-water, a throat-scorching distillation of sugar cane, usually toned down for foreigners with sugar, ice, and lime. Brazilians drink the stuff straight; in recent years cachaa has acquired a more highbrow following, similar to that afforded fine wines in France or California. Tasting rooms known as cachaarias are increasingly popular in the country’s tonier tourist destinations – here at Confidncias Mineiras you can sample a leisurely series of shots or demi-shots, savouring the unique flavor and qualities of each, with time out for tasty bar snacks in between.
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