Petrópolis 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.
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.
Top hotels in Petrópolis
Hotel Vivenzo
Excellent
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Normandy Hotel
Nobile Inn Pampulha
Ouro Minas Hotel Belo Horizonte, Dolce by Wyndham
Very comfortable and good size rooms, the shower is awesome and the staff very friendly. The breakfast is very good and it has a valet, the area is busy but near a shopping mall. I recommend
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hotel Metropole
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
Other neighbourhoods around Petrópolis
Olhos d'Água
Though Olhos d'Água may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like BH Shopping and Alta Vila Tower.
Buritis
When in Buritis, you can plan a visit to BH Shopping and BeFly Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Havaí
When in Havaí, you can plan a visit to BH Shopping and Academy of Military Police, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Alpes
While there might not be top attractions in Alpes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like BH Shopping and DiamondMall.
Belvedere
Travellers enjoy Belvedere for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out BH Shopping while you're in the area.
João Pinheiro
While there might not be top attractions in João Pinheiro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Arena MRV and Itau Power Shopping.
