Itineraries
[two days]
Belo Horizonte [two days]
This itinerary brings suggestions of visits for those who have more time available
than those who can stay for just one day.
Follow the programme that is included in the Belo Horizonte [one day] and add on
the suggestions found below.
Do not forget to read the “Understanding the City” section in the Belo Horizonte
[one day] itinerary.
Central Region
There are good attractions in the central area, a visit to the Museu de Artes e
Ofícios (Museum of Arts and Crafts) is a must-do.
This visit can be paired with one to the Circuito Cultural Praça da Liberdade (Praça
da Liberdade’s Cultural Circuit) and to the Centro Mineiro de Artesanato (Mineiro
Handicraft Centre) located at the Palácio das Artes (Arts Palace).
Mapa: Edison Vilela
The visit should start at the praça da Liberdade or the Museu de Artes e Ofícios
since the Centro Mineiro de Artesanato is geographically located between the two.
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Museu de Artes e Ofícios
Museum of Arts and Crafts
A cultural space that houses a collection that represents the universe of work, arts
and crafts in Brazil. Many varieties of Brazilian trades are represented here. These
include diverse tools, utensils, machines and equipment that, individually or
together, lead every visitor to certain identification with the universe of work of
times gone by.
Foto: Divanildo Marques
Foto: Maria Lucia Dornas
Address: praça Rui Barbosa – Centro
Phone: 3248-8600
Open Hours: Tuesdays – Fridays: 12:00 to 19:00; Wednesdays – Thursdays: 12:00
to 21:00 – 17:00 to 21:00 (no fee to enter); Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays: 11:00
to 17:00 – (Saturdays are free)
Centro de Artesanato Mineiro – Palácio das Artes
Mineiro Handicraft Centre – Arts Palace
This place offers high-quality handicraft from all the regions of Minas Gerais.
Address: avenida Afonso Pena, 1.537 – Centro
Phone: 3272-9513
Open Hours: Mondays – Fridays: 9:00 to 20:00Saturdays: 9:00 to 14:00;
Sundays: 8:00 to 13:00
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Other possible visits in the downtown area are:
Mercado Central
Central Market
Apart from being one of the most traditional and cherished places of the
population, it is, without doubt, the best place to buy good Brazilian cream
cheese or a guava cheese. There is also a wonderful handicraft section, with
many articles made of straw, soap stone, bamboo and liana.
Address: avenida Augusto de Lima, 744 – Centro
Phone: 3274-9434
Open Hours: Mondays – Saturdays: 7:00 to 18:00; Sundays and Holidays: 7:00
to 13:00
The visit to the Central Market can be taken
before or in the back of the Pampulha region as
one of the avenues of access, Pedro II is near the
Market..
Museu dos Brinquedos
Toy Museum
For children, it truly is a party to see so many toys all in one place; for
young adults or even those who may be older, the collection at the Museu
dos Brinquedos brings back great childhood memories.
Address: avenida Afonso Pena, 2.564 – Funcionários
Phone: 3261-3992
Open Hours:
Mondays – Fridays: 9:00 to 17:00
Saturdays and Holidays: 10:00 to 17:00
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Pampulha
Fundação Zoo-Botânica
Zoo-Botanical Foundation
Apart from visiting the Igreja São Francisco de and the Museu de Artes
da Pampulha, add on a visit to the Fundação Zoo-Botânica, which is
responsible for the Zoo, Jardim Botânico and the Aquário da Bacia do
Rio São Francisco. The Zoo is separated into different sections: reptiles,
birds, mammals, veterinary, nutrition and the knowledge farm. Living
in the zoo are about 1,000 animals from 240 species.
Mapa: Edison Vilela
Address: avenida Otacílio Negrão de Lima, 8.000
Phone: 3277-8489
Open Hours: Tuesdays – Sundays 8:30 to 16:00
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Fotos: Divanildo Marques e Maria Lucia Dornas
Contact region among different geological series of the
Proterozoic period, made up of crystalline rocks, giving
the territory different landscapes.
The ranges of Belo Horizonte are ramifications of the
Espinhaço Mountain Range and belong to the Itacolomi
Range group. Surrounding the municipality are the
Jatobá, José Vieira, Mutuca, Taquaril and Curral Ranges.
The highest point is located in the Curral Range,
reaching 1,390 metres.
Located in the rio São Francisco basin, Belo Horizonte is
served by the Arrudas and Onça Streams, tributaries of
the rio das Velhas. The Arrudas crosses the city from the
west to the east. Towards the north is the Pampulha
Stream; dammed up to create a reservoir with the same
time, one of the many nooks of tourism and leisure in
the city.
Pay Attention
Don’t forget to confirm the Opening days and hours of
the attractions to best take advantage of your free time.
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A bit more...
If you have some more time, here are some other attractions that are worth
getting to know. In order to facilitate the visit we have organized a by-region
list.
Attractions by region
Central
Centro de Arte Contemporânea e Fotografia
Contemporary Art and Photography Centre
avenida Afonso Pena, 737 – Phone: 3222-6917
A space for discussion, exhibition and study of visual arts in Belo Horizonte.
Igreja São José
Saint Joseph Church
avenida Afonso Pena, s/nº ou rua Tupis, 164 – Phone: 3273-2988
The staircase was projected by the Redempotorist brother Venefrido Vogels
and is always present in the life of the city, being the location of various social
movements and important moments.
Memória do Judiciário Mineiro
Mineiro Judiciary Memorial
avenida Afonso Pena, 1420 – Phone: 3237-6224
This museum was organized to make a rich collection of objects and historic
documents of the Judiciary available to the public.
Museu Giramundo
Giramundo Museum
rua Varginha, 245 – Phone: 3446-0686
The dolls of the Giramundo Group make up one of the most important cultural
heritages of Minas Gerais and are one of the world’s largest doll collections.
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Museu Inimá de Paula
Inimá de Paula Museum
rua da Bahia, 1.201 – phone: 3213-4320
The objective of this space is to divulge the life and work of artist Inimá de Paula as
well as to house art exhibitions, seminars, courses and workshops.
Parque Municipal Américo Renée Giannetti
Américo Renée Giannetti Municipal Park
avenida Afonso Pena – phone: 3277-4161
The Parque Municipal is a large democratic space that has, for decades, been
integrated in the life of Belo Horizonte. The green heart of the city’s downtown
area.
Pólo de Moda do Barro Preto
Barro Preto Fashion Pole
avenida Augusto de Lima, (area around number) 1.250 – principal avenue of the
Barro Preto neighbourhood .
The region is an important fashion pole of the capital. For the shopkeepers of many
states, Barro Preto is a reference point. There are hundreds of confections of
feminine, masculine and children’s clothing.
Praça da Liberdade
Igreja Nossa Senhora de Lourdes
Church of Our lady of Lourdes
rua da Bahia, 1.596 – phone: 3213-4656
With 60 spires, 40 windows and admirable stained glass, the temple is a beautiful
example of neo-Gothic architecture in Belo Horizonte.
Museu Mineiro
Mineiro Museum
avenida João Pinheiro, 342 - phone: 3269-1168
The Museu Mineiro possesses a valuable collection that includes: the Mineiro
Public Archive Collection, the Sacred Art Collection and the Pinacotheca Collection
of the State of Minas Gerais.
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Praça da Savassi
Savassi Square
This is where Belo Horizonte puts its charm on show. Savassi receives elegant women,
teenagers, intellectuals, executives, liberal professionals and many other types of
people. It’s a place with a lot of movement but it’s very pleasant.
South
Museu das Telecomunicações Oi Futuro
Oi Futuro Telecommunications Museum
avenida Afonso Pena, 4.001 – Serra – Phone: 3229-3131
Foto: Henry Yu
Foto: Junia Teixeira
Exhibition about all the technologies of communication.
Parque das Mangabeiras
Mangabeiras (Mango Tree) Park
avenida José do Patrocínio Pontes (southern acess)
avenida Bandeirantes (northern acess)
Park with a landscape project signed by Burle Marx and considered to be one of his
best.
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Pampulha
Centro de Referência em Urbanismo – Casa do Baile
Urban Reference Centre – The Ball House
avenida Otacílio Negrão de Lima, 751 – Phone: 3277-7443
Situated on a small island very near the banks of the Lagoa da Pampulha, so much
so that to access the place you must cross a bridge. A beautiful curved-line project
that possesses an interesting visual effect forming a game of curve intertwining.
Mineirão – Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto
Governador Magalhães Pinto Stadium
avenida Abrahão Caram, 1.001 – Phone: 3499-4300
For Belo Horizonte dwellers, the Mineirão is the football (soccer) temple. It is here
that the supporters of the local teams. Cruzeiro, Américo and Atlético get
together to celebrate victories or to accept defeat. A good part of the history of
football in Minas Gerais is happened here.
Mineirinho – Estádio Jornalista Felipe Drummond
Jornalista Felipe Drummond Stadium
avenida Abrahão Caram, 1.000 – Phone: 3499-1171
Headquarters of the main Sporting events in Belo Horizonte, the Mineirinho is
also the stage of big shows, conferences and religious meetings.
Museu de Ciências Morfológicas
Morphological Science Museum
avenida Antônio Carlos, 6.627 – Phone: 3499-2776
The fascinating human body can be observed laymen in an unusual manner. It is a
not-to-miss visit that brings precious knowledge about our bodies.
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Parque Ecológico da Pampulha
Pampulha Ecological Park
avenida Otacílio Negrão de Lima, 6.061 – Phone: 3277-7443
Foto; Maria Lucia dornas
Provides people with direct integration with the environment. One
should step on and use the grass for resting, leisure and contemplation
of nature.
East Region
Santa Inês Neighbourhood
Museu de História Natural e Jardim Botânico
Natural History Museum and Botanical Gardens
avenida Gustavo da Silveira, 1.035 – Santa Inês – Phone: 3461-4204
Spread out in an area of 600 thousand squared metres are archaeology,
mineralogy, “fun physics”, interactive science laboratory, ecological
amphitheatre, liberal arts workshop, greenhouse and interactive room
exhibits.
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Northwest Region
Coração Eucarístico Neighbourhood
Museu de Ciências Naturais PUC-MG
Natural Science Museum of PUC-MG
avenida Dom José Gaspar, 290 – Phone: 3319-4152
Kept in the museum’s collection is one of the main collections of South
American mammal fossils, apart from the Brazilian fauna collections of
living mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, with a special emphasis
placed on the species that come from the Cerrado.
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To the informations below consult the Itinararies Belo Horizonte
[one day]
How to get on Belo Horizonte
Gastronomy
Shopping
Events
General Information
Accommodation
Consult the list of hotels and lodging on Belo Horizonte page,
section destinations, on descubraminas.com.
“As if by miracle, in the middle of the rude backcountry, a
beautiful modern city, with immense avenues, with
beautiful palaces, with admirable parks! Along the long,
tree-lined streets, pass electric trams, putting factory
machines in action, with their continuous purrs, which
sing in tune with the anthems of work and peace”.
Olavo Bilac
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Prefeitura/Foto: Maria Lucia Dornas
Mineirão/ Foto: Minas Arena
Cidade Administrativa/Foto:Divanildo Marques
Arquivo Público / Foto: Maria Lucia Dornas
Parque Municipal/Foto: Sérgio Guimarães
Palácio
Liberdade/Foto:Sérgio
Guimarães
Ipê/da
Foto:
Maria Lucia Dornas
Cidade Administrativa/ Foto: Divanildo Marques
Sesc Palladium/Foto:Divanildo Marques
Vista parcial/Foto:Divanildo Marques
Parc Royal/Foto: Divanildo Marques
Praça do Papa/ Foto: Sérgio Freitas
Vista parcial/Foto:Sérgio Guimarães
Praça Raul Soares/ Foto:Sérgio Freitas
Palacete Dantas/Foto: Divanildo Marques
Ms. de Artes e Ofícios / Danielli Vargas
Praça da Liberdade/Foto:Sérgio Guimarães