Location: Contagem
Top Things to do in Contagem
What to do and see in Contagem, Brazil: The Best Places and Tips
Contagem (Portuguese pronunciation: [kõˈtaʒẽj]) is a city in the center of the state of Minas Gerais, in Brazil. It is located only 21 kilometres (13 miles) from the capital, Belo Horizonte and forms part of a metropolitan area with a population of 4.8 million.
Restaurants in Contagem
1. Igreja Matriz de Sao Goncalo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By Viajantelunar2013 - Lagoa Santa, MG
This church is named after a very popular saint from the Portuguese colonization.: Gonçalo. The church was rebuilt but stil have baroque style remains.
2. Mercado Central de Belo Horizonte
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Everson S - Austria
...hot, crowded and difficult to find a parking place. Nothing extraordinary. If you like markets, just take a little extra patience with you... The people are kind and like to help. But I guess I'm over with such places...
3. Praca Nossa Senhora da Gloria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 326 reviews
Reviewed By Agnaldo_Cunha - Sao Jose Dos Campos, SP
This square is very dangerous, specially at night. You're gonna get mugged there.
I've been there with a friend and we had to run away from a creep shooting trying to kill a thief.
The square'd be great if there weren't those slums behind it and a huge lack of security. The police could be able to run away with you if necessary.
Well.. that's my advice. I was born in the neighborhood and I wish things could get better over there. I just don't recommend Contagem for tourists. Go to Belo Horizonte, which is a breathtaking city
4. Metropolitan Shopping Betim
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By nelson_chapira - são paulo
Shopping grande, bem arrumado, com boas âncoras e um belo supermercado. Foi a minha opção para passar tardes de final de semana quando estive em Betim a trabalho. A exemplo da maioria dos shoppings do Brasil, está com muitas lojas vagas e, deve, portanto, ficar bem mais animado e variado quando a crise passar.
5. Praca da Liberdade
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Jarko2015 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The plaza has a very nice, open park, with Fountains, statues etc, as well as an impressive, palm tree lined walkway. It's a nice spot to relax and people watch, but as it's surrounded by some of the most impressive architecture in Belo Horizonte, as well as the best museums, this is a must see part of the city.
6. Memorial Minas Gerais Vale
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 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 Luiz Eduardo S - Sao Paulo, SP
I have to say that I have traveled a lot and visited a lot of museums this one I can certify is a great choice! The best attractions are the opportunity to 'revive' a theater in their 1800 and sit in a room in the middle of a debate about inconfidencia mineira
7. Praca da Jabuticaba
Overall Ratings
4 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By fernanda_cortezzi - Belo Horizonte, Brasil
É uma praça ampla, com muita área verde, pena que as árvores não são tão grandes a ponto de dar sombra. Na época do Natal a praça fica linda, toda decorada, com apresentações culturais e bastante barraquinhas de comida. É um lugar que pode ser frequentado por toda família.
8. Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil Belo Horizonte
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 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 XandeGC - Belo Horizonte, MG
Sundely you find a great exposition in this place, other time you find some new interesting artist, but, most of the time, you don´t find such interesting things. Better check in the site (it it is updated) to see if you find something worthy to see.
9. Parque Sarandi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Wender A - Belo Horizonte, MG
Fica localizado próximo a Ceasa e em frente ao Shopping Contagem, local amplo com espaço para shows e ótimo para caminhadas.
10. Sao Jose Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Daily 7am-7pm (Tue 7am-6pm)
Reviewed By Paul_n_Cris - Melbourne, Australia
The church is in the middle of renovations at the moment with a planned finish date of Dec 2013. Lots of scaffolding make it difficult to see all the ceiling and wall paintings. What can be seen thought looks very good, when it has been finished it will be well with a visit.
3 stars now, but 4 when it has been finished
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