Diamantina, a city of diamonds hidden in the deep mountains of Brazil

Brazil's Minas Gerais state has four World Heritage sites, and except for one in the state capital, Belo Horizonte, which is more academic and less appealing for enjoyment, the other three are great for visiting. The Black Gold Town, which is closer to Belo, is the most visited, but Diamantina, a bit further away, is quieter and also a very beautiful colonial town. Diamantina is more than a 5-hour drive from Belo, and the scenery along the way is particularly beautiful, so taking the bus is not too tiring. The town was built because of diamonds, and its name, Diamantina, contains the word 'diamond'. In Brazil, apart from Rio, the great waterfalls, and the rainforest, the rest of the attractions are mostly visited by locals, and East Asian faces are even rarer. The town has three famous houses, one is the historical Diamond Museum, one is the former president's residence, who built Brazil's new capital, Brasília, which is also a World Heritage site, and the last one is related to a famous woman. 𓆡 Internet: From last year to this year, from the Middle East to South America, I've been using Yidian connection phone cards, and the internet speed is quite good, automatically activated upon arrival. A card is valid for six months, and each recharge resets the validity period for another six months. So if you continue to use it, you don't need to buy the package with the card later on, which is cheaper. 𓆈 Most importantly, when buying internet, make sure it allows access to foreign apps, like Google Maps is essential. 𓆉 Bus tickets: It's best to buy them at the station, as it's more expensive online, and in this state, you still need to print a paper ticket. 𓆏 Accommodation: APARTAMENTOS ALTOS DA GRUPIARA - DIAMANTINA/MG, a guesthouse without breakfast, personally, I think the view from the balcony is very beautiful. The sunlight in Brazil is super strong, and it's amazing to see Brazilian women in Diamantina using umbrellas to shield themselves from the sun, it's truly powerful. Minas Gerais state is indeed Brazil's major mining area, satisfying the greedy desires of Portuguese colonizers with various minerals. Black Gold is gold, Diamantina is diamonds, and another World Heritage site, Congonhas, is gold plus iron, as mentioned in the previous article.