Santa Cruz
Belo Horizonte
Popular places to visit
Mineirão Stadium
Experience the passion of Brazilian soccer fans at one of the host stadiums for the 2014 World Cup. It’s also got a cutting-edge museum dedicated to the sport.
Lagoa Pampulha
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lagoa Pampulha during your travels in Belo Horizonte. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Afonso Pena Avenue
During your trip to Belo Horizonte, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Afonso Pena Avenue. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Federal University of Minas Gerais
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Federal University of Minas Gerais, during your trip to Belo Horizonte. Amble around the area's parks or visit its churches.
Liberty Square
Museums and stately landmarks surrounded this central square, which has gardens inspired by the designs of the Palace of Versailles.
Raul Soares Square
Gaze up at the central fountain’s powerful jets and stroll along the curves of tree-laden paths in the city’s nucleus.
Things to do
3hr Food Crawl in Belo Horizonte Markets and Local Flavors
Santa Cruz Hotel Deals
Hotel Vivenzo
Hotel is nice , the breakfast buffet and the restaurant are first class ! The staff is very nice ! The location is nice and safe , around great restaurants and shops! My only few negative are that the towels are very used and old, pillows feel cheap and uncomfortable , the bed mattress is kind hard ...
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Ouro Minas Hotel Belo Horizonte, Dolce by Wyndham
Very cool.
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
Normandy Hotel
Nobile Inn Pampulha
Quality Hotel Pampulha
Hotel Metropole
Bedroom smell humidity and stains of mushrooms on the walls
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Santa Cruz
Campus UFMG
Campus UFMG is well-liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Belo Horizonte area, you might plan a trip to Mineirão Stadium or Shopping Del Ray.
Pampulha
The restaurants and lake views are a few reasons travelers visit Pampulha. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Casa do Baile and Mineirão Stadium are a few top sights nearby.
Belo Horizonte Centro
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 SESC Palladium.
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.
Barro Preto
Travelers like the restaurants in Barro Preto, and Cultural Center Pius XII is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Ouro Minas
While there might not be top attractions in Ouro Minas, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Minas Shopping and Shopping Estação BH.
