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Things to see in Belo Horizonte (Brazil): 13 places and when to go
Belo Horizonte is a major city in Brazil with around 5,575,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly Temples (5), History (3), With kids (2). The best known are Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha, Our Lady of Good Voyage Church, Belo Horizonte and Praça Rui Barbosa. The best time to come is December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. In December there are 13 h 12 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 48. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Brazil · -19.9131, -43.9169
- Population
- About 5,575,000
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (5) · History (3) · With kids (2) · Food and drink (2) · Nature (2) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Also possible
- March to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- GIG Rio De Janeiro, 330 km as the crow flies
What to see in Belo Horizonte
The places in and around Belo Horizonte, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, PampulhaChurch in Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, Brazil8.9 km
- Our Lady of Good Voyage Church, Belo HorizonteChurch in Belo Horizonte, Brazil2.6 km
- Praça Rui BarbosaPublic square in Belo Horizonte1.8 km
- Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes, Belo HorizonteChurch building in Belo Horizonte, Brazil2.9 km
- Lagoinha ChurchChurch in Minas Gerais, Brazil3.3 km
- Our Lady Mother of Men ChurchChurch in Catas Altas, Brazil49 km
- Zoological Garden of Belo HorizonteWith kids · Wildlife11 km
- Central Market of Belo HorizonteMarket hall in Belo Horizonte, Brazil2.9 km
- House of Porcelain ShardsHouse and museum in Brazil18 km
- Mirante do MangabeirasObservation deck in Belo Horizonte, Brazil4.3 km
- Guanabara ParkAmusement park in Belo Horizonte, Brazil8.8 km
- Israel Pinheiro SquareSquare in Brazil4.9 km
- Cervejaria AstúciaBrewery3.9 km
When to go to Belo Horizonte
The best time to visit Belo Horizonte is December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time13:05
- FebBest time12:39
- MarPossible12:08
- AprPossible11:32
- MayPossible11:03
- JunBest time10:48
- JulBest time10:54
- AugBest time11:19
- SepBest time11:54
- OctPossible12:28
- NovPossible12:58
- DecBest time13:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 12 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 48. In January, 13 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to Brazil in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Belo Horizonte
The nearest main airport is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG, Rio De Janeiro), 330 km as the crow flies. How to get around Brazil (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Ouro Preto13 places68 km
- São João del-Rei5 places140 km
- Teresópolis11 places295 km
- Nova Friburgo5 places298 km
- Petrópolis11 places298 km
- Castelo5 places301 km
And all of Brazil, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Belo Horizonte?
The best known: Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha, Our Lady of Good Voyage Church, Belo Horizonte, Praça Rui Barbosa, Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes, Belo Horizonte, Lagoinha Church. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Belo Horizonte?
December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. In December there are 13 h 12 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 48.
How do you get to Belo Horizonte?
The nearest main airport is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), 330 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Belo Horizonte as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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