Belo Horizonte is a hidden gem in Brazil, perfect for food lovers and culture enthusiasts alike. Famous for its delicious pão de queijo and vibrant markets, the city boasts a lively arts scene, including the stunning Pampulha Modern Ensemble, a UNESCO World Heritage site. With its friendly locals and picturesque parks, Belo Horizonte offers a warm atmosphere that invites exploration. Don't miss the chance to experience the local nightlife and enjoy the unique blend of Brazilian traditions!
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
15 Best Things to Do in Belo Horizonte
What actually deserves your hours in Belo Horizonte, ranked by the travelers who went.
Order reflects review volume from real travelers, out of 65 tracked Belo Horizonte places. Refreshed monthly.
Parque das Mangabeiras
Park & natureParque das Mangabeiras is a 2.35 million square meter park located on the slopes of the Serra do Curral mountain range.
Read our full guide →Lake Pampulha
Park & natureLake Pampulha is an artificial lake created in the 1940s as part of a modernist architectural complex.
Read our full guide →Mineirão
LandmarkMineirão is a large football stadium in Belo Horizonte, owned by the state of Minas Gerais and used by Cruzeiro Esporte Clube.
Read our full guide →Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha
Religious siteThe Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, located in the Pampulha Modern Ensemble, is a landmark of modernist religious architecture.
Read our full guide →Kubitschek Residence Museum
MuseumThe Kubitschek Residence Museum is the beautifully preserved former home of Juscelino Kubitschek, the president of Brazil from 1956 to 1961 who famously built Brasília.
Read our full guide →Serra do Curral
Park & natureSerra do Curral is a prominent mountain range that forms a natural backdrop to Belo Horizonte.
Read our full guide →Pampulha Modern Ensemble
LandmarkThe Pampulha Modern Ensemble is a 1940s urban project in Belo Horizonte's Pampulha district, built around an artificial lake.
Read our full guide →Casa do Baile
MuseumCasa do Baile is a landmark in Belo Horizonte designed by Oscar Niemeyer, part of the Pampulha Modern Ensemble built around Lake Pampulha in the 1940s.
Read our full guide →Pampulha Art Museum
MuseumThe Pampulha Art Museum occupies a iconic curved building originally designed by Oscar Niemeyer as a casino, part of the Pampulha architectural complex.
Read our full guide →Mercado Central de Belo Horizonte
MarketFree entryMercado Central de Belo Horizonte is a bustling market hall in the heart of the city, established in 1929.
Read our full guide →Praca da Liberdade
LandmarkFree entryPraça da Liberdade is the grand civic heart of Belo Horizonte, a beautifully landscaped square framed by palm-lined gardens and a sweeping ensemble of historic government buildings, originally the…
Read our full guide →Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil Belo Horizonte
MuseumFree entryThe Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB) in Belo Horizonte is one of the city's leading cultural venues, part of the respected nationwide CCBB network run by Banco do Brasil, housed in a handsome…
Read our full guide →Palácio das Artes
EntertainmentPalácio das Artes is Belo Horizonte's premier cultural center, a sprawling complex that includes multiple performance venues, art galleries, and a cinema.
Read our full guide →Savassi
NeighborhoodSavassi is the epicenter of Belo Horizonte's cosmopolitan culture, characterized by tree-lined streets, sidewalk cafes, and a youthful energy.
Read our full guide →Parque Municipal Américo Renné Giannetti
Park & natureParque Municipal Américo Renné Giannetti is a 110,000 square meter green space in the heart of Belo Horizonte.
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Beyond the big names, the categories below cover everything else we track here.
Attractions & sights
Landmarks, museums, neighborhoods
65 places →Restaurants
Where to eat
Explore →Day trips
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8 hidden gems in Belo Horizonte
Like Loja Bem Mineiro and Gray Line Belo Horizonte, loved by reviewers, skipped by tour groups.
See them →Get outdoors
6 outdoor adventures near Belo Horizonte
Serra do Curral (5 km away) and more, all within 100 km.
Explore →After dark
15 best bars & nightlife spots
Montê Bar - Restaurante and Redentor Bar lead the night.
Go out →For the kids
14 things to do with kids
Serra do Curral and more the whole crew will rate.
Bring them →Date night
6 romantic spots for couples
Serra do Curral at two-person pace.
Slow down →Costs nothing
15 free things to do in Belo Horizonte
Verified free entry, Mercado Central de Belo Horizonte included.
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