Belo Horizonte Centro Travel Guide
Belo Horizonte
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Popular places to visit
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.
Seventh of September Square
Look up at the famous Lollipop that rises from a large square platform at the heart of this central plaza.
Palace of Arts
Attend art exhibitions and live music events at this cultural complex designed by Oscar Niemeyer and located in a city center park.
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.
Sao Jose Church
Admire the towers of the striped façade and browse the elegant interior of this impressive religious gem in central Belo Horizonte.
Top hotels in Belo Horizonte Centro
Normandy Hotel
Hotel Metropole
Hotel Continental - Belo Horizonte
"Foi muito bom! Fui muito bem atendida parabéns pela qualidade do atendimento!👏👏👏"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hotel Financial Ltda
"This hotel has affordable valet parking and a great location in the middle of downtown with great access to everything including the municipal park. The building is lovely and the rooms are comfortable. Overall a great stay at a good value."
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hotel Esplanada
"The breakfast is very good; you have juices, coffee, fruit, and eggs. The room is just adequate for the price I paid, although the facilities are a bit dated. The area around the hotel is a bit unsafe at night."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
Dayrell Hotel e Centro de Convenções
"Over all the cleanes was good, but i was surprised how dirty the window curtains were for such a nice and well located hotel"
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
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Where to stay in Belo Horizonte Centro
Savassi
Savassi is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Savassi Square and Afonso Pena Avenue.
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 Belo Horizonte Cultural Center or Afonso Pena Avenue 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.
Ouro Preto
Though Ouro Preto may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mineirão Stadium and Toca da Raposa 1.
