Santa Lúcia
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.

Raul Soares Square
Gaze up at the central fountain’s powerful jets and stroll along the curves of tree-laden paths in the city’s nucleus.
Things to do

Clube da Esquina Iconographic Exhibition “Because they were called Dreams”

3hr Food Crawl in Belo Horizonte Markets and Local Flavors

Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Belo Horizonte
Top hotels in Santa Lúcia

Hotel Vivenzo
Good
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Nobile Inn Pampulha

Normandy Hotel

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 Santa Lúcia

Belvedere
Travellers enjoy Belvedere for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out BH Shopping while you're in the area.

Santo Antonio
Santo Antonio is well liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like BeFly Hall and Savassi Square.

Alpes
While there might not be top attractions in Alpes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like BH Shopping and DiamondMall.

Carmo
While Carmo may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like BeFly Hall and Savassi Square.

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.
