The 'Mineiro' way of being will make you feel at home
The state capital of Minas Gerais (in Brazil 🇧🇷), Belo Horizonte, affectionately called BH (Beagá), is a showcase of the spirit of Minas Gerais: hospitable, full of good stories, foods and traditions. Some say that Belo Horizonte is a big gathering of rural towns. Others say that it is the world capital of pubs. At the same time, UNESCO recognizes Belo Horizonte as a creative city of gastronomy. The truth is, BH is all that and more. A trip to Belo Horizonte will make you fall in love with the creativity and plurality of Minas Gerais state.
Discover more about the city on Wikipedia
GENERAL INFORMATION
Capital of the state of Minas Gerais in southeastern Brazil.
Language: Portuguese.
Distances: São Paulo (602km), Rio de Janeiro (444km).
Belo Horizonte means Beautiful Horizon and refers to the mountain's view around the city.
Curiosities: A popular saying goes: “Since Minas has no sea (in Portuguese: mar), I'm going to the bar.” 🍺 This is easy in BH, the city has approx. 28 bars per km². Belo Horizonte is also the first planned modern city in Brazil.
Language: Portuguese.
Distances: São Paulo (602km), Rio de Janeiro (444km).
Belo Horizonte means Beautiful Horizon and refers to the mountain's view around the city.
Curiosities: A popular saying goes: “Since Minas has no sea (in Portuguese: mar), I'm going to the bar.” 🍺 This is easy in BH, the city has approx. 28 bars per km². Belo Horizonte is also the first planned modern city in Brazil.
Things to do in BH
Belo Horizonte is often seen as a gateway city to other historical destinations in Minas Gerais, but it is worth staying at least three days in the city. If you plan a trip to Belo Horizonte, be sure to check out the city's events calendar and concert halls. In addition to tourist attractions, the local events and festivals bring a lot of life to the city.
BH's bars
Ask a resident what to do in BH, and I'm sure someone will suggest a
bar. The bohemian culture is so strong that going to a boteco (local
bar) is always an attraction, an opportunity to drink, eat and talk
with friends. The best regions are Pium-Í Street in Sion, Lourdes
neighborhood, Savassi region and Alberto Cintra Street.
Liberdade Square and Cultural Circuit
BH has many public squares. One of the most beautiful is Praça da
Liberdade (Liberty Square). Around the square, the old buildings were
turned into museums, libraries, and interactive spaces that make up
the Liberdade Cultural Circuit, the largest cultural complex in
Brazil. Check out the
17 attractions
of the circuit.
Pampulha Lagoon and the Architectural Complex
Unesco Cultural Heritage of Humanity. There is an 18km long lagoon in
the center. On the waterfront, you find several imposing projects by
the illustrious Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer – from museum to
church. Near other attractions, such as the Mineirão stadium, the Zoo
and Botanical Garden.