Belo Horizonte

Travel Guide

Church of Saint Francis of Assisi as well as a small group of people
Mining Museum showing interior views and heritage elements
Savassi Square showing outdoor eating as well as an individual male
Belo Horizonte featuring a city, a sunset and landscape views
Mineirao Stadium
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. 
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Pampulha

The restaurants and lake views are a few reasons travelers visit Pampulha. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Mineirão Stadium and Lagoa Pampulha 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 Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes while you're exploring the area.

Lourdes
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Buritis

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Buritis and surrounding area, you can visit BH Shopping and Savassi Square.

Buritis
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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 Shopping Del Ray.

Ouro Preto
Hotel Vivenzo
Hotel Vivenzo
3.5 out of 5
Rua Antonio De Albuquerque 54, Belo Horizonte, MG
The price is ¥7,869 per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
¥7,869
¥8,263 total
Jun 22 - Jun 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Belo Horizonte. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,128 reviews)
"Excellent Hotel .!!! Very clean , Safe area ,great staff, breakfast 10/10. Will definitely stay here again . Thank Vivenzo for the hospitality."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025

Hotel Vivenzo
Hotel Metropole
Hotel Metropole
3 out of 5
R. da Bahia, 1023, 64, Belo Horizonte, MG
The price is ¥4,518 per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
¥4,518
¥4,744 total
Jun 23 - Jun 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Belo Horizonte. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Afonso Pena Avenue and ...
7.2/10 Good! (668 reviews)
"Good place to stay"

Reviewed on May 26, 2025

Hotel Metropole
Nobile Inn Pampulha
Nobile Inn Pampulha
3.5 out of 5
Av Professor Magalhaes Penido 378, Belo Horizonte
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥5,442 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
¥5,442
¥5,714 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Belo Horizonte. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Amazing stuff , quite , didn’t like much the washroom it it didn’t bother me , I’ll stay there again if i go to belo Horizonte ."

Reviewed on May 13, 2025

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.
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 breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Afonso Pena Avenue and BH ...
9/10 Wonderful! (100 reviews)
"Perfect location, helpful staff, felt very safe. Would stay here again !"

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2024

Life Residence
Max Savassi Apart Service
Max Savassi Apart Service
3.5 out of 5
R. Antônio de Albuquerque, 335, Belo Horizonte, MG
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Belo Horizonte. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Afonso Pena Avenue and BH ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (423 reviews)
"I’m very glad that I chose this hotel , nice bed , very clean , excellent breakfast and nice staff. Thanks Max Savassi . You are the Best , hands down ……"

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025

Max Savassi Apart Service
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. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (454 reviews)
"Excelente localização, boa relação custo-benefício."

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2024

Cheverny Apart Hotel
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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Reviews of Belo Horizonte

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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3 - Okay
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4/5 - Good

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.