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Nestled in Brazil’s interior, the tropical metropolis of Belo Horizonte attracts visitors each year with its tree-lined streets and beautiful architecture. This planned city was built to take on its responsibilities as capital of the state of Minas Gerais, and with a vibrant economy and active cultural life, it has more than fulfilled its duties. The city is one of Brazil’s finest, surrounded by mountains that share the horizon with towering skyscrapers. Picturesque vistas abound on Belo Horizonte vacations.

Belo Horizonte never fails to impress visitors with its city planning, which was inspired in part by that of Washington DC. Wide avenues and beautiful parks give the streets a well-ordered atmosphere. Public transportation makes it easy to get around the city, and taxis are well-run and relatively cheap. No matter where you’re staying, you’ll have easy access to all the city’s main attractions. And with plenty of great restaurants, chances are good that you’ll have delicious Brazilian food within walking distance.

Belo Horizonte is the center of Minas Gerais’ commerce and culture, so there’s plenty to explore. When it comes to cuisine, the city offers a wide array of fine establishments that serve food from all over the world, and especially traditional dishes like pao de queijo, or cheese buns, and chicken and okra. Drinks like the well-known cachaca, which is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane, accompany many meals.

The city’s music is equally vibrant. Minas Gerais is the birthplace of the Clube da Esquina, a Brazilian artist collective that mixed rock with bossa nova, Brazilian folk traditions, and even classical themes. The movement is one of Brazil’s most influential music traditions. Belo Horizonte also sees a large number of metal and rock bands.

Belo Horizonte has several amazing museums to explore. The Natural History Museum houses incredible artifacts from Brazil’s past, many from the Minas Gerais district. More importantly, the museum houses the Nativity of Pipiripau, which tells the story of the birth of Christ with nearly 600 figures. In addition, the attached botanical garden houses incredible and unique plants from Brazil and around the world.

If you’re looking for something to do at night, try the Savassi district. It’s one of the city’s most popular when it comes to nightclubs and bars, and also has some of BH’s best fine dining. Liberty Square and Liberty Palace are both incredibly beautiful, and the area as a whole is a center for youth culture.

Every Sunday, the city holds a ‘hippie fair’ at on Afonso Pena Avenue. Great food vendors share space with craftsmen of all kinds, and everything from clothing and jewelry to art is sold. It’s the perfect way to start off a Sunday, especially after a long weekend.