Belo Horizonte, the capital of Minas Gerais, transits between tradition and innovation, offering residents and visitors a diverse experience and a complete urban infrastructure. Intense green and mild climate make for the perfect settingfor those who wish to discover the charms of this metropolis.

‘World capital of bars’, attracts visitors from all over the world with its cozy gastronomy. Vibrant, plural, with style and quality of life, the city has wide range of attractions and tourist services and is one of the main events centers of Brazil. Since 2016, Belo Horizonte figures in the noble catalog of UNESCO World Heritage, a title awarded to the Pampulha Modern Ensemble. The proximity to Ouro Preto and Congonhas, historic colonial sites, to the nature of Serra do Cipó and to the art of the Inhotim Institute complete the experience of living and beingin Belo Horizonte. We are waiting for you. You will be amazed!

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Lisboa TAP 9h

Miami American Airlines 8h

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Panama City Copa Airlines 6h

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Capital of the State of Minas GeraisFoundation: 12/12/1897Population: 2,7 millionArea: 330,95 km²Climate: the city has mild temperatures throughout the year (maximum 28ºC from January to March and minimum of 15ºC in the months of June and July). The rainy season are concentrated between November and March.

DISTANCE OF BELO HORIZONTE

Congonhas – 78 kmMariana – 112 kmOuro Preto – 96 kmInhotim - Museu de Arte Contemporânea e Jardim Botânico – 60 kmParque Nacional da Serra do Cipó – 100 km Parque Estadual do Sumidouro – 50 Km Gruta da Lapinha – 50 KmGruta de Maquiné – 127 kmGruta Rei do Mato – 62 km

Belo Horizonte has a prime geographical location, close to large urban centers and easy access to all regions of the country. The Belo Horizonte International Airport - BH Airport is one of the main hubs of the Brazilian air network.

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Pampulha Modern Ensemble, a masterpiece that marks the signature of important names in architecture and the arts, such as Oscar Niemeyer, Roberto Burle Marx and Cândido Portinari, became, in July 2016, World Cultural Heritage, a title issued by UNESCO. It is composed by the buildings and gardens of the San Francisco de Assis Church (Igrejinha da Pampulha), the Casino (current Pampulha Art Museum), the Casa do Baile (now Reference Center in Urbanism, Architecture and Design of Belo Horizonte) and the Yacht Golf Club (now Yacht Tennis Club), built almost simultaneously between 1942 and 1943, besides the water mirror and the edge of the Lagoon. The region has established itself as a center of development and practice of sports and pole of entertainment and gastronomy. It is a stage for sports, cultural and leisure events.

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Igreja São Francisco de AssisAv. Otacílio Negrão de Lima, 3000, PampulhaPhone: +55 (31) 4101-1174

Casa do BaileAv. Otacílio Negrão de Lima, 751, PampulhaPhone: +55 (31) 3277-7443

Mineirão (Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto)Av. Antônio Abrahão Caram, 1001, São LuisPhones: +55 (31) 3499-4300 / 3499-4333

Museu Brasileiro do Futebol (MBF)Avenida Coronel Oscar Paschoal, s/n, Portão G2, Pampulha Phone: +55 (31) 3499-4312

Mineirinho (Estádio Jornalista Felipe Drummond)Av. Antônio Abrahão Caram, 1000, PampulhaPhones: +55 (31) 3915-4701 / 3915-4776

Museu de Arte da Pampulha Av. Otacílio Negrão de Lima, 16585, PampulhaPhones: +55 (31) 3277-7946 / 3277-7953

Fundação de Parques Municipais e ZoobotânicaAv. Otacílio Negrão de Lima, 8000, PampulhaPhone: +55 (31) 3277-8489

Aquário Bacia do Rio São FranciscoAv. Otacílio Negrão de Lima, 8000, PampulhaPhone: +55 (31) 3277-8489

Parque Ecológico da Pampulha Av. Otacílio Negrão de Lima, 6061, PampulhaPhone: +55 (31) 3277-7439

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In the central region are some architectural treasures from the beginning of the city, such as the Liberty Palace, former headquarter of State Government. In 2010, the historic buildings of the Secretaries of State became part of theCircuito Liberdade, around Liberty Square, considered the largest cultural circuit in Brazil. Plural venue, connects people and promotes interaction with historical and artistic collections, museums, cultural centers, library, planetarium, spaces for workshops, coffee shops, restaurants and shops.

Afonso Pena Avenue is one of the symbols of the capital of Minas Gerais and interconnects natural and cultural attractions. Crafts are another highlight. The richness and originality of the pieces can be seen at the Centro deArtesanato Mineiro (handcraft center) and the Feira de Artesanato da Afonso Pena, the largest art and craftsopen air fair in Latin America.

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Arquivo Público Mineiro • Av. João Pinheiro 372, Centro Phone: +55 (31) 3269-1167

Biblioteca Pública Estadual Prof. Luiz de Bessa • Praça da Liberdade, 21, Funcionários - Phones: +55 (31) 3269-1166 / 3213-0812

Casa Fiat de Cultura • Praça da Liberdade, 10, Funcionários Phone: +55 (31) 3289-8900

Centro de Arte Popular Cemig • Rua Gonçalves Dias, 1608, LourdesPhone: +55 (31) 3222-3231

Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil Belo Horizonte – CCBB BH • Praça da Liberdade, 450, Funcionários - Phone: +55 (31) 3431-9400

Espaço do Conhecimento UFMG • Praça da Liberdade, s/n°, Funcionários - Phones: +55 (31) 3409-8350 / 3272-9584

Memorial Minas Gerais Vale • Praça da Liberdade, s/nº, FuncionáriosPhone: +55 (31) 3343-7317

MM GERDAU Museu das Minas e do Metal • Praça da Liberdade, s/n°, Funcionários - Phone: +55 (31) 3516-7200

Museu Mineiro • Av. João Pinheiro, 342, FuncionáriosPhones: +55 (31) 3269-1103 / 3269-1168

Palácio das Artes | Fundação Clóvis Salgado • Av. Afonso Pena, 1537, Centro - Phone: +55 (31) 3236-7400

Parque Municipal Américo Renné Giannetti • Av. Afonso Pena, 1377, Centro - Phone: +55 (31) 3277-4161

Museu Inimá de Paula • Rua da Bahia, 1201, CentroPhones: +55 (31) 3213-4320 / 3222-9798

Museu da Moda – MUMO-FMC • Rua da Bahia, 1149, CentroPhone: +55 (31) 3277-4384

Cine Theatro Brasil Vallourec • Rua dos Carijós, 258, Praça Sete Centro - Phones: +55 (31) 3201-5211 / 3243-1964

Museu de Artes e Ofícios • Praça Rui Barbosa, 600, CentroPhone: +55 (31) 3248-8600

Centro e Quatro | Instituto Antônio Mourão Guimarães – IAMG • Praça Ruy Barbosa, 104, Praça da Estação CentroPhone: +55 (31) 3222-6457

Centro Cultural da UFMG • Av. Santos Dumont, 174, CentroPhone: +55 (31) 3409-8290

Mercado Central • Av. Augusto de Lima, 744, CentroPhone: +55 (31) 3274-9434

Museu Histórico Abílio Barreto • Av. Prudente de Morais, 202,Cidade Jardim - Phones: +55 (31) 3277-8573 / 3277-8861

Sala Minas Gerais | Orquestra Filarmônica de Minas Gerais • Rua Tenente Brito Melo, 1090, Barro Preto - Phone: +55 (31) 3219-9000

Palácio da Liberdade - Praça da Liberdade

Museu Histórico Abílio Barreto

Parque Municipal Américo Renné Giannetti

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THE BEST VIEWOF A BEAUTIFUL HORIZON

Belo Horizonte must be seen from the top of its nearby mountains. The Mangabeiras Lookout, located beside the Parque das Mangabeiras, provides an unrivalled panoramic view of the city. Nature lovers should also visit the Serra do Curral Park, which embraces the city and is a must see.To end the day, a suggestion is appreciated at sunset in the Pope’s Square.

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Mirante do MangabeirasRua Pedro José Pardo, 1000, Mangabeiras Phone: +55 (31) 3246-5030

Parque Municipal das Mangabeiras Av. José do Patrocínio Pontes, 580, Mangabeiras Phone: +55 (31) 3277-8277

Parque da Serra do Curral Av. José do Patrocínio Pontes, 1951, Mangabeiras Phone: +55 (31) 3277-8120

Praça do Papa | Praça Israel Pinheiro Av. Agulhas Negras, s/nº, Mangabeiras

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CITY OF FOOTBALL

Belo Horizonte provides an ideal environment for sports. The stadiums and training centers offer the most modern infrastructures in Brazil, as well as a high-level hospital network and an international-renowned sports medical center.

MINEIRÃO

The Governador Magalhães Pinto Stadium, known as the Mineirão, underwent a complete modernization and was transformed into an international standard multi-purpose arena. Located in the Pampulha region, next to the artworks of Oscar Niemeyer, the stadium has a capacity for 62 thousand fans. At the ‘Giant of Pampulha’, as it is also called, an esplanade was built to hold events and shows that can hold up to 65 thousand people. The whole complex has universal accessibility.

MUSEU BRASILEIRO DO FUTEBOL

Like major stadiums around the world, Mineirão has a museum dedicated to football, with the proposal of being an extra attraction for the sports public. Visiting the museum is a way to go through the history of the sport and experience the excitement and emotions that only football can provide.

INDEPENDÊNCIA

The Raimundo Sampaio Stadium, better known as Arena Independência, is a multipurpose venue prepared to host both football events and cultural events in general. The stadium has 25,000 seats. It is located in the eastern part of the city with easy access.

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Belo Horizonte preserves the tradition of Minas Gerais cuisine, loaded with history, simple ingredients and a lot of creativity, and is recognized worldwide for its originality and seasoning. Coffee, cheese bread, craft beers, cachaça and regional cheeses are some of the outstanding products of the local gastronomy. The Mercado Central (Central Market), located in the heart of the city with 400 shops, brings together what is most expressive of Minas Gerais culture, from the craft cheeses to the best cachaça in Brazil, as well as local craftwork. Surprising in gastronomic innovation there is the BeGreen, first urban farm in Latin America. A space to cultivate experiences and a more sustainable life, sharing knowledge and marketing agro-ecological foods. It also stands out due the various gastronomic festivals, in addition of being recognized with the World Capital of the Bars.

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EFFERVESCENCE ANDCULTURAL DIVERSITY

Belo Horizonte is one of the cities with the highest production of culture in Brazil. Recognized scenic groups such as Giramundo, Grupo Corpo, Grupo Galpão and Primeiro Ato were born in the capital of Minas Gerais. In music, Clube da Esquina, Uakti, Skank, Jota Quest, Pato Fu and Sepultura are examples of musical movements and bands formed in the city. Nightlife is a festival of attractions. There is everything from the traditional bar with its sidewalk tables to parties and clubs, wine houses, beer gardens, pubs and cafes, and the sophisticated restaurants that offer the best of international cuisine. The city still offers great concert halls and international shows. The city also offers entertainment and services for the LGBT public. Belo Horizonte has the second largest LGBT circuit in Brazil, according to Editora Guiya, gathering many opportunities of artistic presentations, performances and shows, tourist and gastronomic experiences, attracting visitors to the city. The LGBT Pride Parade represents the strength, the astral and the color of the public, gathering thousands of people in the city center.

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CARNAVAL OF BELO HORIZONTE

As a result of spontaneous manifestations of the population, the carnival of Belo Horizonte, which history began in the first decades of the city, is experiencing a great renaissance in the last ten years. Today, it is considered one of the biggest and best in the country, moving more than 3 million revelers in more than 400 parade blocks. The event has become one of the most sought after for its democratic, diverse and plural essence, consisting of parade street blocks, decentralized stage shows, parades of caricature blocks and samba schools, private parties, all coupled with a genuine culture providing unique experiences.

ARRAIAL OF BELO HORIZONTE

The largest June Festival in southeast region, the Arraial de Belo Horizonte brings together, in addition to the Municipal Competition of Quadrilhas Juninas (traditional dance), the cortege, musical attractions, parties and quermesses, gastronomic festivals and workshops in all regions of the city.It means that alongside with the valorization of regional traditions, the event aims to be inserted in the Brazilian artistic and tourist calendar, as a typical attraction of Belo Horizonte and with unique touches that differentiate the Arraial from other June festivals in Brazil.

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Campanha de Popularização do Teatro e da DançaJanuary to March

Carnaval de Belo HorizonteFebruary or March (changes according to the year)

Minas Trend PreviewApril (Spring/Summer) and October (Fall/Winter)

Comida di Buteco – April to May

Botecar – April to May

Brasil Sabor – May to June

Festival Internacional de Quadrinhos (FIQ)May/June (odd years)

Expocachaça – June

Arraial de Belo Horizonte – June and July

Parada do Orgulho LGBT de Belo Horizonte – July

Festival Internacional de Curta de Belo Horizonte (FESTCURTAS) – August

Festival Internacional de Corais (FIC) – September

Festival Internacional de Teatro (FIT) – September

INDIE - Mostra de Cinema Mundial – September

Festival de Arte Negra (FAN) – October (odd years)

Fórum Internacional de Dança (FID)October and November

Feira Internacional de Negócios, Inovação e Tecnologia (FINIT) – October or November

Volta Internacional da Pampulha – December Feira Nacional de Artesanato – December

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The capital is close to important tourist destinations as the historical cities of Mariana, Ouro Preto and Congonhas. the last two declared World Heritage sites, are home of treasures and riches of baroque production dating back to the Brazilian colonial period and the gold cycle. In Brumadinho, it is amazing to visit the Inhotim Institute, a museum of contemporary art and a botanical garden recognized worldwide for its collections. The Caves Route of Peter Lund and the Serra do CipóNational Park, biosphere reserves, make up one of the richest destinations for adventure and nature tourism.

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Inhotim - Rua B, 20, Brumadinho Phone: +55 (31) 3571-9700

Parque Estadual do Sumidouro - Praça Fernão Dias, 10, Distrito de Quinta do Sumidouro, ConfinsPhone: +55 (31) 3661-8122

Gruta Rei do Mato - Rod. BR-040, Km 472, Sete LagoasPhone: +55 (31) 3775-2695 Gruta do Maquiné - Rod. MG-231, Km 27, Cordisburgo Phone: +55 (31) 3715-1310/1078

Gruta da Lapinha - Estrada Campinho Lapinha, Km 6, Lapinha, Lagoa Santa - Phone: +55 (31) 3689-8592

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1 - Academia Mineira de Letras / Minas Gerais Academy of Letters

2 - Arquivo Público Mineiro / Mineiro Public Archives

3 - BDMG Cultural / BDMG Cultural Center

4 - Belotur Empresa Municipal de Turismo de BH / BH Tourism Authority

5 - Biblioteca Infantil e Juvenil da PBH / Children’s Library

6 - Biblioteca Pública Estadual / Public Library

7 - Câmerasete - Casa da Photografia de MG / Câmerasete Photography Gallery

8 - Casa Fiat de Cultura / Casa Fiat Cultural Center

9 - Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil / Banco do Brasil Cultural Center

10 - Centro Cultural Laces JK (Sesc) / Sesc/Laces JK Cultural Center

11 - Centro Cultural UFMG / UFMG Cultural Center

12 - Centro de Arte Popular Cemig / Popular Art Center - Cemig

13 - Centro de Artesanato Mineiro / Mineiro Craft Market

14 - Cine Theatro Brasil Vallourec / Vallourec Cinema and Theater Room

15 - Conservatório UFMG / UFMG Conservatory

16 - Espaço do Conhecimento UFMG / UFMG Knowledge Room

17 - Estação Ferroviária / Railway Station

18 - Estação Rodoviária / Bus Station

19 - Funarte-MG / Funarte-MG Cultural Center

20 - Igreja de São José / São José Catholic Church

21 - Igreja N. Srª da Boa Viagem / Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem Catholic

Church

22 - Igreja N. Srª de Lourdes / Nossa Senhora de Lourdes Catholic Church

23 - Km de Vantagens Hall / Km of Advantages Convention Center

24 - Memorial Minas Gerais Vale / Minas Gerais Vale Memorial

25 - Mercado Central / Central Market

26 - Mirante do Mangabeiras / Mangabeiras Viewpoint

27 - Museu da Força Expedicionária Brasileira / Brazilian E. Warfare Museum

28 - Museu da Imagem e do Som / Image and Sound Museum

29 - Museu da Moda / Fashion Museum

30 - Museu das Minas e do Metal / Mines and Metal Museum

31 - Museu de Artes e Ofícios / The Arts and Crafts Museum

32 - Museu dos Brinquedos / Toy Museum

33 - Museu dos Militares / Army Museum

34 - Museu Giramundo / Giramundo Museum

35 - Museu Histórico Abílio Barreto / Abílio Barreto Historical Museum

36 - Museu Inimá de Paula / Inimá de Paula Museum

37 - Museu Mineiro / Mineiro Museum

38 - No Mundo das Águas / Waterland

39 - Palácio da Liberdade / Palace of Liberty

40 - Palácio das Artes / Palace of Arts

41 - Parque Municipal / Municipal Park

42 - Prefeitura / City Hall

43 - Pronto-Socorro / Emergency Room

44 - Serraria Souza Pinto / Souza Pinto Sawmill

45 - Serviço de Atenção à Saude do Viajante / Traveller Health Clinic

46 - Sesc Palladium / Sesc Palladium Cultural Center

47 - Terminal Conexão Aeroporto / Conexão Aeroporto: Buses to and from the

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48 - Tribunal de Justiça / Courthouse

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1 - Aeroporto da Pampulha Pampulha Airport2 - Casa do Baile / Ballroom House3 - Casa Kubitscheck / Kubitscheck House4 - Igreja São Francisco de Assis São Francisco Catholic Church5 - Iate Tênis Clube / Iate Tênis Club6 - Lagoa da Pampulha / Pampulha Lake7 - Mineirão / Mineirão Stadium Museu Brasileiro do Futebol The Brazilian Soccer Museum8 - Mineirinho / Mineirinho Arena

9 - Museu de Arte da Pampulha Pampulha Art Museum10 - Museu da História da Inquisição

Historical Museum of Inquisiton11 - Parque Ecológico da Pampulha

Pampulha Ecological Park12 - Parque Guanabara Guanabara Amusement Park13 - Parque Lagoa do Nado Lagoa do Nado Park14 - Zoológico | Jardim Botânico | Jardim

Japonês | Aquário / Zoo | Botanical Garden | Japanese Garden | Aquarium

1 - Mercado do Cruzeiro Cruzeiro Market2 - Mirante do Mangabeiras Mangabeiras Viewpoint3 - Parque das Mangabeiras Mangabeiras Park4 - Parque da Serra do Curral Curral Mountains Park5 - Rua do Amendoim Peanuts Street6 - Serra do Curral Curral Mountains

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CENTRO DE REFERÊNCIA TURÍSTICAÁLVARO HARDY – VEVECO

Av. Otacílio Negrão de Lima, 855 – Pampulha

Phone: +55 (31) 3277-9987

MERCADO DAS FLORES/PARQUE MUNICIPAL

Av. Afonso Pena, 1055 – Centro

Phone: +55 (31) 3277-7666

RODOVIÁRIA

Praça Rio Branco, 100 – Centro

Phone: +55 (31) 3277-6907

MERCADO CENTRAL

Av. Augusto de Lima, 744 – Centro

Phone: +55 (31) 3277-4691

CENTRO DE INFORMAÇÃO AO VISITANTECIRCUITO LIBERDADE

Av. Bias Fortes, 50 – Praça da Liberdade

Phone: +55 (31) 98210-3132

belohorizonte.mg.gov.br

Portal Belo Horizonte

@belohorizonte.mg