Marina e Lucas

If you’d like to extend your trip, Belo Horizonte is a joy to explore at a relaxed pace — and there are some amazing day trips nearby too.

In Belo Horizonte

Must-see classics (architecture + culture)

• Praça da Liberdade (Cultural Circuit): beautiful gardens plus museums and cultural centers all around
• Pampulha: BH’s iconic postcard area (the lagoon + a gorgeous sunset)

Eat, drink, and get a taste of BH

• Mercado Central: cheeses, sweets, cachaça, and all the classic Minas snacks
• Mercado Novo: a more modern vibe (food, drinks, small shops)
• Savassi (Sergipe / Fernandes Tourinho): lots of bars and restaurants—easy to go out and get back
• Rua Sapucaí: bars with a view, perfect for late afternoon/night
• Feira Hippie (Sunday morning): crafts, souvenirs, and a very local BH stroll

Nature + viewpoints (inside the city)

• Mangabeiras Lookout + Mangabeiras Palace: one of the best views in BH, with a palace designed by Oscar Niemeyer nearby.

Day trips (close to BH)

Inhotim (Brumadinho)

An open-air museum with massive gardens — a really unique mix of art and nature that’s fun for everyone. Plan for a full day.

📍 ~60 km from BH | ~1h15–1h30 drive (depending on traffic)

Ouro Preto

A stunning historic town with baroque churches, cobblestone hills, and that classic “Minas” charm. Great for a day of walking, history, and good food.

📍 ~1h30–2h from BH (by car; buses usually take a bit longer)