Ouro Preto Travel Guide
Belo Horizonte
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.
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.
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.
Federal University of Minas Gerais
Explore the campus of Federal University of Minas Gerais during your trip to Belo Horizonte. Amble around the area's parks or visit its churches.
Liberty Square
Museums and stately landmarks surrounded this central square, which has gardens inspired by the designs of the Palace of Versailles.
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.
Things to do
Clube da Esquina Iconographic Exhibition “Because they were called Dreams ”
Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Belo Horizonte
Top hotels in Ouro Preto
Pampulha Lieu Hotel
Secure and friendly staff
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hotel Vivenzo
Hotel is nice , the breakfast buffet and the restaurant are first class ! The staff is very nice ! The location is nice and safe , around great restaurants and shops! My only few negative are that the towels are very used and old, pillows feel cheap and uncomfortable , the bed mattress is kind hard ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Nobile Inn Pampulha
Normandy Hotel
Ouro Minas Hotel Belo Horizonte, Dolce by Wyndham
Everything was great. I would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Hotel Metropole
Other neighbourhoods around Ouro Preto
Campus UFMG
Campus UFMG is well liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Belo Horizonte area, you might plan a trip to Mineirão Stadium or Shopping Del Ray.
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.
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.
Coração Eucarístico
Travellers like the museums in Coração Eucarístico, and Museum of Natural Sciences is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Gameleira
Even though there aren't top sights in Gameleira, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Arena MRV. Jump on the metro at Gameleira Station to see more of the city.
Barro Preto
Travellers like the restaurants in Barro Preto, and Cultural Center Pius XII is a top attraction you might want to visit.
