City: State of Minas Gerais
Top Things to do in State of Minas Gerais
Top Hotels in State of Minas Gerais
- 1. Ouro Minas Dolce by Wyndham
- 2. Mercure Belo Horizonte Lourdes Hotel
- 3. Pousada Aguia Dourada
- 4. Linx Confins
- 5. Ibis Belo Horizonte Afonso Pena
- 6. Hotel Fazenda Vista Alegre
- 7. Ibis Belo Horizonte Savassi
- 8. San Diego Express Barro Preto
- 9. VOA Business Supreme Choice
- 10. Comfort Hotel Uberlandia
What to do and see in State of Minas Gerais, Brazil: The Best Places and Tips
Minas Gerais (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈminɐz ʒeˈɾajs]) is a state in the north of Southeastern Brazil. It ranks as the second most populous, the third by gross domestic product (GDP), and the fourth largest by area in the country. The state's capital and largest city, Belo Horizonte, is a major urban and finance center in Latin America, and is the sixth largest municipality in Brazil, after the cities of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Brasilia and Fortaleza, but its metropolitan area is the third largest in Brazil with just over 5,500,000 inhabitants, after those of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Minas Gerais is the state with the largest number of Brazilian presidents.
Restaurants in State of Minas Gerais
1. 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...
2. Inhotim
Overall Ratings
5 based on 7 reviews
Tue-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm, Sat-Sun 9.30am-5.30pm
Reviewed By jbcarioca - Rio de Janeiro
Inhotim is like no other place. The botanical Gardens are very well done an the staff are uniformly knowledgeable. The art Exhibitions are in dedicated buildings devoted to single artists/topics. Inhotim is worth the trip.
3. Canyons de Furnas
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Roberto F - Sao Paulo, SP
Top attraction the the Furnas region. Now the woater level is raising, so the boat trips are back. Don't miss it.
4. Parque Estadual do Ibitipoca
Overall Ratings
5 based on 826 reviews
Reviewed By Aliccia - Brazil
This is a great park. One day is not enought to visit all the trails that the park offers. A lot off watterfalls, caverns, nature and beauty. The longest trip takes almost a day! Be prepared with sunscreen and clothes :)
5. Casca d'Anta Waterfall
Overall Ratings
5 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By Paulo C - Sao Paulo, SP
You must go to the top and bottom of this waterfall they are in two different directions, its a 186 meters of fall so beautiful to see. You can swin but is not easy to get to the part of the fall and enter the cold water.
6. Doze Profetas De Aleijadinho
Overall Ratings
5 based on 596 reviews
Reviewed By Annex_BR - Brazil
One of the most famous Brazilian sculptors, Aleijadinho carved the 12 prophets in soapstone, and they are still today as great as they were then. One of the country's most recognized works of art!
Also, the chapels with statues depicting the Via Crucis are a must see.
7. Garcias Falls
Overall Ratings
5 based on 200 reviews
Reviewed By Helder N
It is definitely hard to get there and I am glad for it. This makes the waterfall better preserved from the destruction that accompany lots of tourists. There is a bar there with an amazing view. You can have lunch and drink beers while listening to live music. The place is not overpriced considering the isolated location (and view). Getting back to the waterfall. After you get there, there is a short trail that takes you to the bottom. Then, you have to walk up river for like 200m stepping on slippery rocks (some people are scared to continue). After you get to the pool, you can relax, appreciate the view, feel the waterfall (as a shower), and even go behind it. There is no shade there, so bring sunscreen and enjoy your day.
8. Cachoeirinha
Overall Ratings
5 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By Alexandre P - Rio de Janeiro, RJ
after a vey long trail to Janela do Ceu, many people skip Cachoeirinha. Don't! this is the real place to bathe and have some rest before the long walk back...it is a beatuiful waterfall-and-pond place, where you can find some shade to give a break from all that sun. Besides, going there gives you the choice to go back to the park entrance by na easier, different path
9. Santuario de Nossa Senhora da Piedade
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 484 reviews
Reviewed By WMuniz - Belo Horizonte
If you are in Belo Horizonte or close...it worth to get this Santuario. The view of the Mountains is very nice, specially at nights or sunset...the rockies also are beautiful, the place is simply, not sophisticated at all, but easy to get there.
Do not program a whole trip just to get there, is cool visit this place, as a "complement" of a larger trip around this region. Few hours are enough.
10. Shrine of the Miraculous Medal
Overall Ratings
5 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By FrankAvila - Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Para quem ainda não conhece, indo a Uberaba não deixe de dar uma passadinha, ainda que rápida.
Embora singela, a capela tem uma "atmosfera" de fé e luz.
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