Pampulha
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.
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.
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.
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
3hr Food Crawl in Belo Horizonte Markets and Local Flavors
Top hotels in Pampulha
Nobile Inn Pampulha
Quality Hotel Pampulha
Hotel Vivenzo
Very nice staff, comfortable and great location
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Normandy Hotel
Ouro Minas Hotel Belo Horizonte, Dolce by Wyndham
Very cool.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hotel Metropole
Bedroom smell humidity and stains of mushrooms on the walls
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pampulha
Campus UFMG
Campus UFMG is well liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Belo Horizonte area, you might plan a trip to Mineirão Stadium or Shopping Del Ray.
Ouro Preto
Though Ouro Preto may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mineirão Stadium and Toca da Raposa 1.
Ouro Minas
Ouro Minas might not have many top sights, but Minas Shopping and Shopping Estação BH are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Belo Horizonte Centro
You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Belo Horizonte Centro. You might want to make time for a stop at Seventh of September Square or SESC Palladium.
Barro Preto
Travellers like the restaurants in Barro Preto, and Cultural Center Pius XII is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Minas Brasil
When in Minas Brasil, you can plan a visit to Museum of Natural Sciences and Arena MRV, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
