Founded in 1727 by explorers seeking gold, Goiás Velho is a jewel of a city located in the state of Goiás in the mid-west region of Brazil. Also known as the homeland of the candy maker and poetess, Cora Coralina, Goiás received the UNESCO title of Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2001 and visiting it is like a time travel. A tour to colonial Brazil with houses with colorful facades, stone streets, churches and lots of history.