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University life can be pretty challenging at times, but there are plenty of places here in São João del-Rei for you to have fun at. Listed below are some spots recommended by students.
Bars
Bars
There are many bars in São João Del-Rei. Here are some popular with students.
There are many bars in São João Del-Rei. Here are some popular with students.
Rota 66 - Centro
Rota 66 - Centro
Rua Aureliano Mourão, n° 72
Centro
São João del-Rei, MG
36307-334
(32) 99944-1220
@rota66centro
Rota 66 - Matosinhos
Rota 66 - Matosinhos
Avenida Sete de Setembro, n° 400
Matosinhos
São João del-Rei, MG
36305-134
(32) 99944-1220
@rota66matosinhos
Rota 66 - Leite Castro
Rota 66 - Leite Castro
Avenida Leite de Castro, 1600
Fábricas
São João del-Rei, MG
36301-180
(32) 99805-3971
@rota66container
Boêmios
Boêmios
Rua Mal. Bitencourt, 48-100
Centro
São João del-Rei, MG
36300-070
@boemios.gastronomia
Alambique Botequim
Alambique Botequim
Avenida Tiradentes, 809
Centro
São João del-Rei, MG
36307-346
(32) 3373-3135
@alambiquebotequim_sjdr
Agostinho
Agostinho
Praça Severiano de Resende, 16
Centro
São João del-Rei, MG
36300-080
(32) 3372-3907
@bardoagostinho
Bar do Chiquinho
Bar do Chiquinho
Rua Cel. Tamarindo, 175
Centro
São João del-Rei, MG
36300-012
(32) 98497-9886
@bardo.chiquinho
Rustic Pub
Rustic Pub
Praça Severiano de Resende, 138
Centro
São João del-Rei, MG
36300-080
(32) 99867-8893
@rusticpubsj
Ramos Lounge
Ramos Lounge
Avenida Leite de Castro, 1523-1533
Fábricas
São João del-Rei, MG
36301-182
(32) 99805-8781
@ramoslounge
Cervejaria Ovelha Negra
Cervejaria Ovelha Negra
Rua Getúlio Vargas, 145
Centro
São João del-Rei, MG
36300-086
(32) 98449-2228
@ovelhanegracervejaria
Dee Espetinhos
Dee Espetinhos
Avenida Trinta e Um de Março, 695
São Francisco
São João del-Rei, MG
36302-016
@dee.restaurante.bar
Void Rock Bar
Void Rock Bar
Av. Leite de Castro, 2003
Fábricas
São João del Rei - MG
36301-182
*Dates, party themes and prices are posted in advance on the pub's page
@void_rockbar
Museums and Churches
Museums and Churches
Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora do Pilar
Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora do Pilar
Rua Monsenhor Gustavo, 61
Centro
São João del-Rei, MG
36300-140
(32)3371-2568
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário
Praça Emb. Gastão de Cunha, S/N°
Centro
São João del-Rei, MG
36300-084
(32)3372-1785
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Praça Carlos Gomes, S/N
Centro
São João del-Rei, MG
36300-108
Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Mercês
Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Mercês
Rua Antônio Cirino Rodrigues, 74
Alto das Mercês
São João del-Rei, MG
36300-220
Igreja de São Francisco de Assis
Igreja de São Francisco de Assis
Praça Frei Orlando, 150
Centro
São João del-Rei, MG
36307-352
Museu Regional de São João del-Rei
Museu Regional de São João del-Rei
Contains pieces that exhibit the daily life, identity and culture of Minas Gerais during the colonial and imperial eras.
Contains pieces that exhibit the daily life, identity and culture of Minas Gerais during the colonial and imperial eras.
Rua Mal. Deodoro, 12
Centro
São João del-Rei, MG
36300-074
(32)99159-1827
Museu Ferroviário
Museu Ferroviário
Exhibits the railway history of the region and the country through a rich collection, including as antique objects, the railway's first locomotive, and a luxury carriage.
Exhibits the railway history of the region and the country through a rich collection, including as antique objects, the railway's first locomotive, and a luxury carriage.
Rua Hermílio Alves, 366
Centro
São João del-Rei, MG
36307-302
(32)3371-8485
Museu de Arte Sacra
Museu de Arte Sacra
Works of religious art with historical importance, housed in the city's old jail.
Works of religious art with historical importance, housed in the city's old jail.
Rua Getúlio Vargas, 376
Centro
São João del-Rei, MG
36300-086
(32)3371-7005
Maria Fumaça
Maria Fumaça
The Maria Fumaça is a historic steam train that connects São João del-Rei to Tiradentes. The train departs every week on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and some holidays. To check departure times: https://vlitremturistico.buson.com.br/.
You can buy tickets at stations in both cities, or online.
Rua Quintino Bocaiúva, 22
Centro
São João del-Rei, MG
36307-302
Movie Theaters
Movie Theaters
Cine Glória Avenida
Cine Glória Avenida
Av. Tiradentes, 390
Centro
São João del-Rei, MG
36307-348
(32)3371-8027
@cinegloria
Cine Glória Shopping
Cine Glória Shopping
Rua Min. Gabriel Passos, 299
3° Floor
Centro
São João del-Rei, MG
36307-330
(32)3372-8408
@cinegloria
''Half-price'', otherwise known as discounted price, is only valid for the following groups:
Children up to 14 years old, with valid document.
(University) Students, with eligible student ID card.
People with disabilities and their caretakers.
Seniors (people above 60).
*From Mondays to Wednesdays "half-price" to everyone
Parties
Parties
Republica Party
Republica Party
In São João, it's very common for students to host parties, typically taking place at their Republicas.
All the details such as date, location, and price of the parties is disclosed by the Republicas on their Instagram accounts.
It's common to find flyers posted around the campuses advertising the parties.
Republica's parties are only for people over 18 years old, so it is also necessary to present an ID and have your name on the list.
Rua da Cachaça
Rua da Cachaça
There are frequent cultural events every week in the evenings, such as the university forró on Wednesdays and the pagode on Thursdays. There students get together after classes to socialize.
*You can find information about the forró on the Instagram page @boemios.gastronomia.
**You can also google Rua da Cachaça to see current events.
Waterfalls
Waterfalls
Cachoeira da Serra do Lenheiro -
Cachoeira da Serra do Lenheiro -
Address: Olho D Agua, 223
Sr. dos Montes
São João del Rei - MG
Cachoeira Véu de Noiva -
Cachoeira Véu de Noiva -
Address: Estr. Caburu
Res. Lenheiro
São João del Rei - MG
Cachoeira do Mangue -
Cachoeira do Mangue -
Address: Tiradentes, MG
36325-000
Cachoeira Marco Zero Estrada Real -
Cachoeira Marco Zero Estrada Real -
Address: Santa Cruz de Minas - MG,
36328-000
Additional Information
Additional Information
*Go accompanied by someone who knows the area or a tour guide, and avoid rainy seasons as the access path and waterfalls can become dangerous.
*Some of the waterfalls are interconnected, making it possible to visit several in one day.
*Pay attention to the hours, especially when returning to the city, as the waterfalls are located away from the city. Consider using mobility apps to facilitate access to the waterfalls.
*Some waterfalls, such as Marco Zero, can be accessed by the city's public transportation. There's a bus available throughout the day that drops passengers off near the waterfall entrance.
Student IDs
Student IDs
Student IDs (or carteirinha) are distributed by the university and come with many benefits such as: "half-price" tickets at the movies and at the theater.
You can request an ID at any of the campuses' libraries through the following link: https://ufsj.edu.br/dicon/carteira_estudantil.php
If you have any questions, you can always send an e-mail to carteirinhas@ufsj.edu.br.
Social Media
Social Media
There are various Instagram pages available that can help you to learn more about the city. The following section contains accounts that post information about events that take place in São João del-Rei and Tiradentes.
@oquefazerem.sjdr - An account that posts activities in São João del-Rei .
@tiradentesminas - An account that posts activities in Tiradentes.
@sjdr.cultura - The official account of the Department of Culture and Tourism of São João del-Rei, countains information about various tourist attractions that occur throughout the year.
@saojoaodelreiminas - An account that contains cultural events, new restaurants, etc. to explore in São João del-Rei.
@setur.tiradentes - The official account of the Tiradenetes Department of Culture and Tourism that showcases cultural events that take place in the town throughout the year.
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