What to see in Belo Horizonte, Brazil


One of the most attractive countries in the world for beach lovers is Brazil, a first class tourist destination that is visited by millions of people every year. A place where you can rest on paradisiacal beaches but where you can also party, without a doubt another of the great attractions of almost any of the Brazilian cities.

Today I would like to write about Belo Horizonte, a city that is the capital of the state of Minas Gerais and which is also known as Beagá. It is a city with a very diverse geography where you can see beautiful mountains and lands of great natural beauty. It is about 700 kilometers from Brasilia, the capital of the country, and also has the Sierra del Curral as a point of reference, which completely surrounds it leaving a really beautiful and spectacular environment. Take note of the Belo Horizonte sights:

Pampulha


It is 8.5 kilometers from the city center and is one of the most spectacular places in the entire country. There is a large artificial lake which adds to its beauty several interesting places, such as the Chapel of San Francisco de Asís, which is right on the edge of the lake. There are also paintings by Cándido Portinari and the Gardens of Roberto Burle Marx in the area.

Alto das Mangabeiras


The Mangabeiras neighborhood is one of the most luxurious and noble districts of the city, and there are several mansions and buildings of great interest. Among them, the Palacio das Mangabeiras (where the governor lives), the Praça da Bandeira or the Sierra de Curral. One of the most beautiful places is the Mangabeiras Park, a nature reserve of great beauty where you can spend a whole day of relaxation and entertainment.

Belo Horizonte Center


In the downtown area there are many places worth visiting, such as Afonso Pena Avenue, where there are some of the city's historic buildings. There is also the Palacio das Artes, the Municipal Park, the Belo Horizonte Central Market, Praça Sete de Setembro or Plaza Afonso Arinos.

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