Várzea 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.
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.
Station Square
Learn about the local history of Belo Horizonte when you spend time at Station Square. Experience the area's museums and entertainment choices.
Top hotels in Várzea
Ouro Minas Hotel Belo Horizonte, Dolce by Wyndham
Nobile Inn Pampulha
"Good prices"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
ibis Styles Confins Aeroporto
"Não gostei como fui recebido !! Me olhando de cima pra baixo!! Não gostei !! espera um pouco mais de cordialidade!!! Não posso falar se tem diferença de tratamento mais eu espera mais um pouco de simpatia das pessoas principalmente da front desk!!!"
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Transamerica Executive Belo Horizonte
Itapoã Executive Hotel
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 20 Feb 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
Where to stay in Várzea
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 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.
