When you leave the church, facing the mountains, take a right on Rua Padre Toledo. You might see one of the horse-drawn carriages that can be taken at Largo das Forras, the busiest square in Tiradentes.
As you walk around in Tiradentes, you can see imprints of Brazilian colonial lifestyle and mores in the design of the homes. Windows looking right onto the street allowed residents the choice to observe and enjoy town life openly or from behind curtains and wooden panes.
On the other hand, narrow façades mask the fact that many of the houses have huge gardens for secluded family time. One of the most beautiful spillovers from these hidden gardens is the lush bougainvillea, which blooms generously in Brazil almost all year long.
