Belo Horizonte - Wikipedia
WEBBelo Horizonte is the capital of the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil's second-most populous state. It is the first planned modern city in Brazil. The region was first settled in the early 18th century, but the city as it is known today was planned and constructed in the 1890s, to replace Ouro Preto as the capital of Minas Gerais.
Belo Horizonte | History, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEBBelo Horizonte, city, southern Minas Gerais state, southeastern Brazil. It lies on the western slope of the Espinhaco Mountains, at an elevation of 2,720 feet (830 meters). The first of Brazil’s planned cities, Belo Horizonte occupies a wide plateau encircled by the Curral del Rey Mountains.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Belo Horizonte - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Belo Horizonte, Brazil: See Tripadvisor's 326,326 traveler reviews and photos of Belo Horizonte tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in April. We have reviews of the best places to see in …
Belo Horizonte travel - Lonely Planet | Brazil, South America
WEBKnown to locals as Beagá (pronounced 'bay-ah-gah', Portuguese for BH), Belo Horizonte was named for its beautiful view of nearby mountains. Urban sprawl may make it a little more challenging to appreciate the natural setting nowadays, but Brazil’s third-largest city still has considerable charm.
21 Fun Things to Do in Belo Horizonte, Brazil • I Heart Brazil
WEBMay 12, 2022 · Belo Horizonte literally translates to “beautiful horizon.” With a striking skyline of skyscrapers and favelas, Belo Horizonte has tree-lined streets and parks that make it a place worth visiting.
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WEBSeptember 26, 2023. By Talia Cordeiro. Table of Contents. Belo Horizonte TRAVEL GUIDE. Belo Horizonte Brazil: A Quick Look. Hello, adventurers of this world! Today, I’m going to tell you a little more about a city that enchants with its warm welcome and spectacular culture: Belo Horizonte.
Belo Horizonte – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBBelo Horizonte is Brazil's sixth largest city and the capital of the state of Minas Gerais. With its orderly grid plan and tree-lined avenues, it's a pleasant metropolis. For travelers, it's a good stopping point on the way to the beautiful colonial towns …
Must-see attractions Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais - Lonely Planet
WEBDiscover the best attractions in Belo Horizonte including Instituto de Arte Contemporânea Inhotim, Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil, and Memorial Minas Gerais – Vale.
Belo Horizonte - Wikiwand
WEBBelo Horizonte is the capital of the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil's second-most populous state. It is the first planned modern city in Brazil.
Belo Horizonte summary | Britannica
WEBBelo Horizonte , City (pop., 2010: city, 2,375,444), Capital of Minas Gerais state, southeastern Brazil. It lies on the western slope of the Serra do Espinhaço at an elevation of 2,720 ft (830 m). The site was chosen in the late 19th century to provide expansions that the former capital could not accommodate.
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