Carlos Chagas Square

In the busy cultural hub of Praça da Liberdade, Belo Horizonte’s public library offers peace and quiet along with more than 230,000 titles.

Gaze up at the central fountain’s powerful jets and stroll along the curves of tree-laden paths in the city’s nucleus.

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Tim UFMG Knowledge Space during your trip to Belo Horizonte. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Two of Minas Gerais’ most important economic activities, mining and metallurgy, are celebrated through creative exhibits inside a neoclassical palace.

Arrive hungry at Belo Horizonte’s lively food market and fill up on a huge variety of local street-food specialties, such as feijoada or liver with jiló.

The story of Minas Gerais from the 18th century to the present day comes to life via a superb collection of audiovisual and hands-on exhibits.