Belo Horizonte

Travel Guide
Mining Museum showing interior views and heritage elements
The city of Belo Horizonte is a sunny retreat in the mountains with great parks, art galleries, theaters and historical monuments.

Brazilian city Belo Horizonte is surrounded by large parks and mountains. It was founded in the 19th century with the mining industry at its core. Now, as one of the largest cities in Brazil, it is a center of fashion, art and business.

Enjoy a trip to the popular Praça de Estação (Station Square) in the downtown area. Look for the museum that is also a former train station. Browse exhibits about old professions including cobblers and metal workers. 

Remaining in the city center, visit the first church to be constructed in Belo Horizonte: Igreja São José (San Jose Church). Admire its grandiose façade, Gothic-style spires and stained-glass windows. The church is a regular meeting place for travelers and locals.

Near the San Jose Church is the Museu Mineiro (Mining Museum). Learn about old tools and see old furniture and other artifacts from the 18th century. Peruse the mining-themed sculptures and other artwork on display.

Spend the evening at one of the principal art hubs in the city, the Palácio das Artas (Art Palace), which is both a theater and a gallery. Enjoy classical recitals and other music events in the spacious concert hall with great acoustics. The Savassi district is known for its excellent nightlife and many restaurants. Enjoy meats cooked over a wood stove and mineiro cheese from local dairies. Drink caipirinha cocktails or locally produced coffee while you listen to Brazilian rock or dance the samba.

Plan your visit to Belo Horizonte around an international festival: photography, short film and comics, among others. Attend a soccer match at the Mineirão Stadium, chosen as one of Brazil’s host arenas for the World Cup in 2014. 

Belo Horizonte’s temperature remains fairly steady throughout the year with hot, wet weather from November through March and warm, dry winter months. You can reach the city by flying into the international airport, which is about 25 miles (40 kilometers) north of Belo Horizonte. It’s also possible to travel there by bus from other major Brazilian cities.

Where to stay in Belo Horizonte

Savassi Square featuring a city

Savassi

4.5/5(19 area reviews)

Savassi is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Savassi Square and Afonso Pena Avenue.

Savassi
The first time I saw capybaras. 
To me, it was bliss. :)

Pampulha

The restaurants and lake views are a few reasons travelers visit Pampulha. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Mineirinho Stadium and Mineirão Stadium are a few top sights nearby.

Pampulha
Americo Renne Giannetti Municipal Park featuring a garden and a pond

Belo Horizonte Centro

4/5(15 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Belo Horizonte Centro. You might want to make time for a stop at Seventh of September Square or Sao Jose Church.

Belo Horizonte Centro
Belo Horizonte Cultural Center featuring heritage elements

Lourdes

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Unique features of Lourdes include the bars and shopping. Make a stop by Afonso Pena Avenue or Belo Horizonte Cultural Center while you're exploring the area.

Lourdes
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Belvedere

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Restaurants and shopping are just a few things travelers like about Belvedere. A stop by BH Shopping is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Belvedere
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Ouro Preto

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ouro Preto and surrounding area, you can visit Mineirão Stadium and Toca da Raposa 1.

Ouro Preto
ibis budget Belo Horizonte Afonso Pena
ibis budget Belo Horizonte Afonso Pena
2.5 out of 5
Rua Rio Grande do Norte 784, Belo Horizonte, MG
The price is ¥4,718 per night from Jun 20 to Jun 21
¥4,718
per night
Jun 20 - Jun 21
Stay at this hotel in Belo Horizonte. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Afonso Pena Avenue and BH Shopping ...
7.4/10 Good! (897 reviews)
You get what you pay for
"Hotel fine if you need only somewhere to sleep, shower, a toilet, & live out of a suitcase. Small shallow desk & simple chair. Two hangars. Large TV. No shelves, hooks, towel rails, or anything else. Kept removing & replacing my soap and changed towels when I hadn’t asked for that. Why? Breakfast ..."

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2023

ibis budget Belo Horizonte Afonso Pena
Hotel Vivenzo
Hotel Vivenzo
3.5 out of 5
Rua Antonio De Albuquerque 54, Belo Horizonte, MG
The price is ¥7,278 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
¥7,278
per night
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Belo Horizonte. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Vivenzo Hotel Review
"The hotel is a great place to stay. It is not the top of all hotels but the price, food and service are great! I have stayed here two years in a row and I plan to come back next year. Everyone was so helpful."

Reviewed on May 9, 2024

Hotel Vivenzo
Nobile Inn Pampulha
Nobile Inn Pampulha
3.5 out of 5
Av Professor Magalhaes Penido 378, Belo Horizonte
The price is ¥6,672 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
¥6,672
per night
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Belo Horizonte. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (756 reviews)
"The staff is very nice"

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2023

Nobile Inn Pampulha
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cheverny Apart Hotel
Cheverny Apart Hotel
3 out of 5
Rua Timbiras, 1492, Lourdes, Belo Horizonte, MG
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Belo Horizonte. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Afonso Pena Avenue and BH ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (322 reviews)
"Friendly service. Included breakfast. Great central location in Belo Horizonte."

Reviewed on May 5, 2024

Cheverny Apart Hotel
Transamerica Belo Horizonte Lourdes
Transamerica Belo Horizonte Lourdes
3 out of 5
Av. Álvares Cabral, 967, Lourdes, Belo Horizonte, MG
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Belo Horizonte. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Afonso Pena Avenue and BH Shopping ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (212 reviews)
"Amazing place Super friendly staff Fantastic location"

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2024

Transamerica Belo Horizonte Lourdes
Life Residence
Life Residence
4 out of 5
R. Rio de Janeiro, 870, Belo Horizonte, MG
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Belo Horizonte. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a steam room. Popular attractions Afonso Pena Avenue and BH Shopping ...
7.4/10 Good! (6 reviews)
"Tive uma ótima experiência, estava tudo muito agradável! Irei me hospedar lá outras vezes."

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2024

Life Residence
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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DENIO

Great city with lots of attractions. Mercado Central is my favoriite place!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

A vibrant city with key historical landmarks and a great nightlife with bars, restaurants, music and cultural options. Beautiful and friendly people.

5/5 - Excellent

Dpobiak

It’s a beautiful city

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The Sunday Hippo Festival was excellent

3/5 - Okay

Ks

Cafe palhares

5/5 - Excellent

EEJ

Great city with friendly people.