Location: Belo Horizonte
Top Things to do in Belo Horizonte
Top Restaurants in Belo Horizonte
Top 10 Things to do in Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais (MG)
The name says it all: Belo Horizonte, or “beautiful horizon,” has stunning views of surrounding mountains. Built as a planned city about a century ago, its tree-lined streets are laid out in a tidy grid. Explore the modern Brazilian architecture of the Pampulha neighborhood, relax in Mangabeiras Park or indulge in some epic retail therapy. Refresh with a cachaça rum cocktail, or tuck into a sumptuous pile of meat at a traditional Brazilian barbecue restaurant.
Restaurants in Belo Horizonte
1. Mercado Central de Belo Horizonte
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14,874 reviews
Reviewed By oskarkurtz
It´s a very traditional place where people go to purchase spices, fruits, meat, and to take a little time to drink a very cold beer together a some traditional " mineira cousine " like french fries , fried live with onnions, special cooked gizzard, etc...
2. Praca da Liberdade
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10,869 reviews
Reviewed By 811jennd - Belo Horizonte, Brazil
I love to go there and walk around the plaza, take in some sun, appreciate the beautiful architecture, fountains and flowers.
3. Estadio Mineirao
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,397 reviews
Reviewed By juninhoc - Belo Horizonte, Brazil
The new stadium is fantastic. Perfect viewpoints from any seat. Good structure and very well kept. But to get inside is so troublesome. It can literally take you 45 mins to get to your seat. And if you park your car in the stadium parking lot, give it an hour or so to get out. This should be taken care of
4. Palacio das Artes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,669 reviews
Reviewed By 507debram
I visited during the Christmas and New Year holidays 2019/2020 and was extremely impressed by the photo exhibit, which includes photos from the 1920´s to the 1950´s from Diamantina, MG. I believe it runs through early February, 2020 The documentary was excellent. A wonderful socio-cultural view of the early 20th century in MG.
5. Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil Belo Horizonte
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,928 reviews
The Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil Belo Horizonte occupies a building from 1930, fully renovated in 2009, with six floors and 12 thousand square meters of constructed area - 8 thousand square meters open to the public and 4 million square feet that will be open in a next phase of reformations - which puts the CCBB BH amongst the greatest cultural centers of Brazil. Theatre with seating capacity of 264 people, a multipurpose room for audiovisual, a library and two cafeterias fill the neoclassical architecture, as well as large exhibition galleries. Visits to the building and the exhibits are free. Tickets for theater performances of dance and music cost R$ 10 (full) and R$ 5 (half). Open Wednesday to Monday from 9am to 21pm.
Reviewed By 507debram
The CCBBB is located in a lovely building. I saw the Man Ray exhibit, which I believe runs to about early March 2020. While not Brazilian, it is a great show, complemented by a long but extremely interesting documentary, and on the level of anything you will find in New York City or the major cities of Europe. Since I was there over the 2009/2020 holidays, not much else was going on, but well worth the visit.
6. Igreja Sao Jose
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,266 reviews
Daily 7am-7pm (Tue 7am-6pm)
Reviewed By 262aryc - Belo Horizonte, Brazil
In the middle of downtown, is a peaceful place to appreciate a well preserved catholic church. They recently repainted the church to its original colors. If you are walking down the city its a good place to spend a quiet time.
7. Memorial Minas Gerais Vale
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,922 reviews
Defined as an EXPERIENCE MUSEUM, Memorial Minas Gerais Vale brings the soul and traditions of Minas Gerais in an original and interactive way. Actual and virtual scenarios mix up to create experiences and sensations that take visitors from the 18th century to the 21st century. Far from giving visibility only to the historical record, the Memorial puts present and past in direct contact, thus promoting other forms of bringing visitors closer to issues present throughout our times. Opened in 2010, the building where Memorial Vale is located formally headquartered the Minas Gerais Treasury Department. The historical building dates back to 1897 and is the place where Belo Horizonte's foundation stone was set. The construction is listed by the Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute of Minas Gerais - IEPHA/MG. The Memorial was created and is maintained by Vale through its Foundation, and is part of the Praca da Liberdade Cultural Circuit. Visitation is open to everyone, free of charge Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with doors open until 6 p.m. Thursday: from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., with doors open until 10 p.m. Sunday: from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with doors open until 4 p.m.
Reviewed By 955izabele - Belo Horizonte, Brazil
It is very nice place to buy gifts for friends, eat delicious cultural food, and have local beers and drinks,also you can have a excelente coffee . The prices is not expensive . I usely go there whem I am in Brazil.
8. Mirante Mangabeiras
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,783 reviews
Reviewed By 811jennd - Belo Horizonte, Brazil
One of the first places I take visitors when they come to Belo Horizonte! Its amazing at night or during the day.
9. Lagoa Da Pampulha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,660 reviews
10. Hippie Fair
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,283 reviews
