As the third largest city in Brazil, Belo Horizonte has a lot of activities and interesting places to do and see. Our top five picks for fun and interesting things to do in Belo Horizonte are:
- Praca de Liberdade: Located in the area of Savassi, the "Square of Freedom" represents the history of Belo Horizonte. The square provides pedestrians with lovely shaded areas, imperial palm trees, stunning fountains and sculptures and beautiful gardens, inspired by the Palace of Versailles. Praca de Liberdade is by far one of the most beautiful places in the whole city.
- Bom Jesus do Congonhas: Constructed in the 18th century this stunning church is famous for its rococo interior. It is also one of the historic sites on the World Heritage List.
- Hippie Fair: Every Sunday morning Belo Horizonte has a great flee and street market where you can pick up unique Brazilian knick-knacks and souvenirs. The market takes place on Av. Alfonso Pena just in front of the Municipal Park. The market is divided into sections and offers visitors that opportunity to buy anything from slippers, to scarves, earrings, bags, food and more.
- Museu de Arte da Pampulha: The museum, which was first a casino, offers a stunning collection of contemporary Brazilian art. The museum features a variety of pieces, in a number of different medias from artists including Oswaldo Goeldi, Fayga Ostrower , Anna Letycia, Antonio Dias, Frans Krajcberg, Ado Malagoli, Iberê Camargo, Tomie Ohtake and Ivan Serpa.
- Parque das Mangabeiras: Situated at the bottom of Serra do Currla, Parque das Mangabeiras is one of the largest urban parks in Latin America. On weekends families and friends come to spend quality time with their loved ones and enjoy the serene and lush setting.