Belo Horizonte Travel Guide – Travel Center Blog

Belo Horizonte is the sixth largest city in Brazil and the capital of the state of Minas Gerais. Although the region was first settled in the early 18th century, the city of Belo Horizonte was planned and constructed in the 1890s. Today, the city features a mixture of modern as well as classical buildings, including several of Brazil’s architectural wonders. Belo Horizonte is nestled between several mountains, making it an attractive destination. The city is home to several cultural landmarks of significance, most of which are located in the Pampulha district. Notable landmarks include the Mineirão stadium, the São Francisco de Assisi Church, buildings of the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais campus, among others.

Here are some of the top places to visit in Belo Horizonte

1. Praça da Liberdade (Freedom Square)
2. São Francisco de Assis
3. Palácio das Artes
4. Museu de Mineralogia (Mineralogy Museum)
5. Museu de Arte (Art Museum)
6. Mercado Central (Central Market)
7. Museu de Artes e Oficios (Arts and Crafts Museum)
8. Parque Mangabeiras
9. Parque Municipal (City Park)
10. Museu de História Natural (Natural History Museum) and Jardim Botânico (Botanic Garden)

Things to do in Belo Horizonte

1. Admire the breathtaking panoramic view
2. Discover the works of Oscar Niemeyer
3. Explore the Mercado Central
4. Dive into the nightlife in Savassi
5. Stroll around the Praça da Liberdade

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Kane Parker

I'm a fellow at the Travel Center in London, which is a leading European travel company established in 1987 by Moresand Ltd. I have been writing contents based on holidays and tours for the last five years at Travel Center. My passion is to help people who love travelling and are looking for the ideal travel tips on destinations all around the world. Like a lot of people, I hoped travel would solve everything. I set off - convinced my trip would be all about incredible, life-changing moments; ones full of sunsets and rainbows and meaningful experiences. Instead, I stumbled headfirst into a disaster.