Barro Preto Travel Guide
Belo Horizonte
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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 do some window-shopping at Afonso Pena Avenue. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Central Market
Arrive hungry at Belo Horizonte’s lively food market and fill up on a huge variety of local street-food specialties, such as feijoada or liver with jiló.
Liberty Square
Museums and stately landmarks surrounded this central square, which has gardens inspired by the designs of the Palace of Versailles.
Savassi Square
Enjoy the laid-back student atmosphere and meet locals amid the cafés and bookstores in this pleasant square between tree-lined avenues.
Top hotels in Barro Preto
San Diego Express Barro Preto
Hotel BH Palace
"I was looking for a simple hotel for one night in Belo Horizontes before taking the morning bus to Ouro Preto. This place met the basic needs— it had 24 hr check in (I landed past midnight so this was important), simple bed and shower which was sufficient, and advertised to have wifi and included ..."
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2018
Hotel Vivenzo
"Below average. Not a good value for money. Took ages to respond to my query online. The best thing about this hotel is breakfast. The rest is just okay at best."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Normandy Hotel
Ouro Minas Hotel Belo Horizonte, Dolce by Wyndham
"Really great hotel overall. Bathrooms on the room maybe need a refresher. Very helpful stuff. Great and fast valet parking service. They have your car nearby, that makes it really convenient and they also have a garage available. Breakfast is great with lots of options in a buffet. They also have ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Nobile Inn Pampulha
"The room was a little worn and the shower had mildew. The staff was nice but the card had to be reactivated daily in order to get back into our room at night. We stayed for 4 nights so it was inconvenient. The elevator also broke several times during our stay and we were on the 14th floor. There ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Barro Preto
Savassi
Savassi is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Savassi Square and Afonso Pena Avenue.
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 Central Market.
Pampulha
The restaurants and lake views are a few reasons travellers visit Pampulha. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Casa do Baile and Mineirão Stadium, a few notable attractions nearby.
Lourdes
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.
Minas Brasil
When in Minas Brasil, you can plan a visit to Arena MRV and Academy of Military Police, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
