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Are there gem nines in the area to visit in Oro Preto

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Are there gem nines in the area to visit in Oro Preto

What are the cultural sites to visit in the town ad surrounding area?

 
Question posted 16th March 2009 by Edith Sommer.

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Hi there...

This page lists 3 other experiences nearby. I have not been there myself, so cannot comment on any of them!

http://www.worldreviewer.com/travel-guides/city/ouro-preto/55444/nearby/

 
Reply posted 19th March 2009 by Al James.
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Around have the wealth of this town comes from mining and half from tourists so yep, there are mines, and some of them for gems - in fact Oro Preto is the only place in the world where you can mine Imperial Topaz. One of the most popular sites in town is the Mineralogy Museum.

 
Reply posted 23rd March 2009 by Jenny.
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