Travel Guide of Belo Horizonte in Brasil by Influencers and Travelers
Belo Horizonte is the sixth-largest city in Brazil, with a population around 2.7 million and with a metropolitan area of 6 million people. It is the 13th-largest city in South America and the 18th-largest in the Americas.
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The Best Things to Do and Visit in Belo Horizonte
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1 - Fashion Museum
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2 - Memorial Minas Gerais Vale
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3 - Archaeology Tours in Belo Horizonte
13 km away
Visit to Maquiné Cave, its name is in honor of its former owner: Joaquim Maria do Maquiné. Wonderful, stupendous, colossal, of rare beauty, its huge rooms, with rare speleothems, that is, the formations inside the Grotto: Stalactites, Stalagmites, Electites, Travertines, Curtains, among others. Scientifically discovered by the Dane, Peter Willelm Lund, in 1834. Minas Gerais is known as the cradle of paleontology, archeology and caving in America. Located in the city of Cordisburgo, city of the heart and of the great Minas Gerais writer João Guimarães Rosa, we will get to know his childhood home, his history, stories, excerpts from his books contacted by the “Miguilins”, who are the teenagers of the city that they leave registered in the memory of those who visit the Casa João Guimarães Rosa Museum. Stopping at the famous Elephant House, it is a house made with the shape, the architecture of the building in the form of a very large Indian Elephant, very interesting.
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4 - Parque Municipal Américo Renné Giannetti
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5 - Caeté
28 km away
Caeté is a Brazilian municipality located in the state of Minas Gerais. The city belongs to the mesoregion Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte and to the microregion of Belo Horizonte.
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6 - Coffee & Tea Tours in Belo Horizonte
13 km away
Come with us to participate in a rich gastronomic experience through the center of BH. Tasting, feeling, enjoying, registering, buying, experiencing all the history and tradition of the people of Minas Gerais. In this 6-hour tour, we will visit some of the most iconic places in downtown BH, several from the 1930s of the last century. Snack bars, restaurants, coffee shops, artisanal bakery, the Central Market, the third best in the world, which has a little bit of each region of Minas Gerais. We will travel about 4 km through the city center, tour on foot, with stretches of 5 to 10 minutes of walking between one attraction and another. Halfway through the streets of the planned city, with period buildings, many in Art-Deco style, enjoying the atmosphere of downtown BH. All of this also knowing the history of the foundation of the city, the beginning of everything, of the simple Arraial do Curral del Rei, former name of the Capital. Experience the market, shop for sweets, cheeses, cachaças, coffees, among other delicacies produced in Minas Gerais.
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7 - Shore Excursions in Belo Horizonte
13 km away
Conheça o maior Museu de Arte contemporânea da América Latina. Maravilha em Minas Gerais. Local ímpar, tamanha a beleza do Instituto. Essa mescla de arte e natureza pulsante é um dos diferenciais do INHOTIM. Conheça tudo isso com alguém gabaritado para tal. Tenha uma experiência dentro do INHOTIM. São infinitas as possibilidades de visitação, que podem ser feitas a pé ou de carrinho elétrico alugado (opcional). Um dia é pouco, reserve dois ou três dias, para fazer tudo, com calma. Temos Guias de Turismo formados no Instituto, eu por exemplo, frequento o Instituto desde 2009, conheço muito bem todos os caminhos inimagináveis e possíveis dentro deste lugar único que é o Inhotim. Tenha uma verdadeira experiência com a gente. Surpreender é o nosso lema.
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8 - Culinary Tour in Belo Horizonte
13 km away
Come enjoy, feel, taste and fall in love with this capital rich in flavors, sayings and traditions. The backyard kitchen, all planted and created in the back of houses, farms and made in the wood stove. We will learn about the history of BH, its rich gastronomy, presented in a traditional or sophisticated way, represented by excellent restaurants of typical Minas Gerais food, a mixture of Portuguese, African and indigenous cuisine. Mercado Central, the third best market in the world, with rich culture, a lot of history, told from a small village to the present day. On Saturday, a day to learn a little more about beer, craft, true, delicious. Finishing in high style, starting early at the Handicraft Fair, former hippie fair. Following, the Pampulha region, with its lagoon, the beautiful and modern buildings of the architect Oscar Niemeyer, from the 40's, holds the title of UNESCO (2016) and the good time of day arrives at Restaurante Xapuri.
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Located in the mountainous region of southeastern Brazil and being the largest city in the state of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte has real tourist assets.
You must go to the exceptional viewpoint of Praça do Papa located a little away from the center. Nearby you will find Mangabeiras Park where many paths invite you to take long walks. If you go to the center, you will find the famous market with stalls full of fruits, meats and spices and Brazilian dishes that will make you want to eat.
Then stroll along the main avenues and discover all the unusual places scattered around the city. You will come across many churches and beautiful squares. The architecture is original because of the diversity of its styles. Indeed, old colonial buildings, palaces from the beginning of the century, and huge concrete and glass towers cohabit. The very lively atmosphere is palpable everywhere, people go out, discuss, sing and dance in the streets.
The city of Belo Horizonte lives by day and night. Here, it is impossible to get bored because there are so many places to be entertained. Brazil is known for its hot atmosphere, you will notice it in the many bars and nightclubs where young and old gather to share good times. Come and dance to the rhythm of samba, electronic music, or rock, hundreds of places are available.
For cultural activities you will not be disappointed in Belo Horizonte, the Memorial Minas Gerais, the Palacio das Artes, or the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil Belo Horizonte, you will be spoiled for choice.
The city of Belo Horizonte is very lively, many parties and cultural events take place regularly, which makes this destination an unforgettable one.
Frequently Asked Questions by Travelers planning a trip to Belo Horizonte
To participate in local celebrations and famous Brazilian carnivals, visit from April to May, it is the best time to enjoy the parties but beware of the many tourists that come at this period.
If you want to enjoy the good weather of Belo Horizonte, the ideal period is from April to September, during the dry months. Avoid the summer, which runs from December to March, as it is a very rainy season.
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