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Lake Pampulha, Belo Horizonte - Minas Gerais, Brazil

Lake Pampulha

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Lake Pampulha

Lake Pampulha in Belo Horizonte, Brazil is a whimsical paradise that will enchant every traveler. This shimmering lake is surrounded by stunning gardens, futuristic buildings, and a charming little chapel. Take a boat ride, explore the art scene at the museum, or simply relax on the sandy shores. Don't forget to capture the moment with a selfie at the iconic horseshoe-shaped bridge!

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Belô Gastro

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BH + Bird Watching 01 day

Come with us to see up close, other residents of the edge of Pampulha Lagoon, in the company of a Biologist, specialist in bird watching and wildlife. I'm sure it will be worth waking up early, despite being within a city of + 2,500,000 inhabitants, Pampulha preserves a rich fauna with animals such as herons, capybaras, alligators, otters, toucans, shellfish, hummingbirds, I have even seen macaw flying in the skies of the idealized Pampulha, a place for vacationers, according to the thinking of the late Juscelino Kubitschek, in the 1940s. After a rich lunch, we will go for a walk in the south-central part of the Capital Mineira. Photo stop at the Pope's Square. Afterwards, visit Praça da Liberdade and Memorial da Vale, continuing on we will also visit the Abílio Barreto Historical Museum, whose main piece is the old + house of BH, the former headquarters of Fazenda do Leitão from 1883. To finish with a golden key our day, visit to the rich, third best market in the world.

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Degustando BH

Neste passeio você terá várias experiencias tipo: histórica, cultural, visual, sensitiva e principalmente gastronômica. Surpreender é o nosso lema. Além da cidade ser linda e bem preservada, ela e todo o Estado de Minas Gerais detêm uma rica e vasta gastronomia. Iremos provar seus sabores, degustar todo o conhecimento passado de geração para geração. A nossa gastronomia é uma mescla da gastronomia africana, indígena e portuguesa.

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Historical and Artistic Car Tour in Belo Horizonte

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This tour will take you to the state of Minas Gerais, which has some of the best preserved colonial towns in Brazil and is also famous for its delicious cuisine and hospitable people. Discover the colourful historic towns and the works of Aleijadinho, where you will feel as though you’ve stepped back in time or into an old movie! Taste some of the finest recipes of Minas Gerais, like feijoada, pão de queijo, brigadeiro, and some of the best cakes in the country. Learn about the goldsmith, take a journey on a vintage steam train, visit one of the most beloved open air artspace, and connect with this fascinating part of Brazil.

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3hr Food Crawl in Belo Horizonte Markets and Local Flavors

Discover Belo Horizonte through its two most iconic markets — one rooted in tradition, the other bursting with creativity. Start your journey at the Mercado Central, a century-old maze of aromas, colors, and stories. Taste artisanal cheeses, sweets, cachaças, and snacks while learning how Minas Gerais became Brazil’s culinary soul. Meet local vendors, hear their stories, and feel the heartbeat of everyday life in this beloved market. Then, walk to the Mercado Novo, where young chefs, brewers, and artists have transformed an old warehouse into a vibrant cultural hub. Taste how Minas cuisine has evolved — blending heritage and innovation in every bite. By the end, you’ll take home more than photos: stories, flavors, and the feeling of having truly experienced the spirit of Minas Gerais. Five-star guarantee — if your experience isn’t five stars, you don’t pay for four.

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Historical Cities of Ouro Preto and Mariana

Visit the historic cities of Ouro Preto, considered a World Heritage Site, and Mariana, the first capital of the state of Minas Gerais. Visit churches and museums and get to know the traditions that tell the specifics and portray the customs and histories of each of these cities

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Historic Cities of Gold Black and Mariana

Great day trip getting to know the first two capitals of our Rich State. Both have an invaluable collection, with beautiful buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries. A spectacular day awaits you on this tour. In Mariana we will go through the famous Rua Direita, with preserved houses, the Catedral da Sé, the first in Minas, a beautiful example of construction, whose high point is its wonderful organ, of German origin. Praça Minas Gerais, considered one of the 7 Wonders of Estrada Real. In Ouro Preto, we will visit the Museum of Inconfidência, with a rich collection in a wonderful building located in Praça Tiradentes, the main one in the city. Visit the charming Chapel of São Francisco de Assis, a masterpiece by the masters Antônio Francisco “Aleijadinho” and Manoel da Costa Ataíde, considered one of the 7 Wonders of Portuguese Origin in the World. A day to be marked in memory and always getting the taste of wanting more, staying another day. Time for shopping at the soapstone fair.

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3-Hour Tour through Literature in Belo Horizonte

A trip back in time to the Belo Horizonte of the past. In a light 3-hour tour, we'll walk through Belo Horizonte's past portrayed by writers such as Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Henriqueta Lisboa, Pedro Nava and Mário de Andrade. We meet at the Church of Boa Viagem. So, we took a ride on the writings of centenary poets and chroniclers to show the Belo Horizonte lived by them, which today only exists in these records. We will tell picturesque stories of a BH built on the rubble of a city over 200 years old, which was erased from the map in the name of modernity. We are going to retrace the steps of important political and artistic personalities of the last century, comparing poetry, short stories, curious stories and historical images with today's scenarios.

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5/5
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Royal Road Diamond Trail on Rails

Train “, a word that identifies the Mineiro as a whole and also the Locomotive, a means of transport that has marked the lives of many people. In this itinerary, we will have the unique opportunity to ride the only daily passenger train in Brazil. In this case, the locomotive is modern, the cars are luxurious, they came from Romania, with air conditioning, wi-fi, cafeteria cars and a restaurant, all the comfort on board. After this wonderful tour, we will continue by car or van to Bicame de Pedras, old aqueduct, starting point of the hike, a light stretch of 8 km, along the Diamond Route of Estrada Real to Conceição Church in Catas Altas, then lunch included in a restaurant with an excellent list of craft beers and an incredible view of Serra do Caraça. Afterwards, guided tour of Matriz, viewpoint for photos. Return to BH.

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5/5
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Santo Antonio do Leite / Royal Road / Congonhas

Go back in time, walk on a stretch of the "Old Way" of the Estrada Real, which connects Ouro Preto to Parati, RJ, in the format of the Way of Santiago, in Europe, today a tourist route. To start the day in high style, a hearty breakfast in a beautiful inn in Santo Antônio do Leite, Ouro Preto neighborhood. Then, start of the walk, totaling 9 km, sections with shade, halfway stop at Cachaçaria Gota de Minas, tasting and shopping. Continuing the walk to the Engenheiro Correia neighborhood, the rest of the way to Congonhas will be done by car. Lunch included in Congonhas, after a guided tour of the Bom Jesus Sanctuary, UNESCO 1985 and the Congonhas Museum, marvel at the rich work of Masters Aleijadinho and Manoel da Costa Ataíde. Return to BH via the ER. An unforgettable day, a lot of culture, history and rich Minas Gerais cuisine. Not to forget, this is Minas Gerais. Come to Minas, come with us!!!

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5/5
12 h 30 mins

Mata do Limoeiro State Park

Wonderful day in Minas Gerais lands. Intense, waking up early, but it will be worth every minute, knowing a State Park of very rich value, located in a calm, peaceful district, where time passes slowly which is Ipoema, which belongs to Itabira, in the middle of the Diamond Road of Estrada Real . Lots of history, culture and good gastronomy typical of Minas Gerais. We will walk in a preserved, pulsating nature in Parque do Limoeiro, getting to know and glimpse our rich Biomes: Atlantic Forest and Cerrado, beautiful waterfalls await you. If there is time, we will have a visit to the Tropeiro Museum, which is in the district, on the edge of Estrada Real, with its rich collection. A little bit of this illustrious professional, eagerly awaited by the population of Minas Gerais, all the transport of goods from the capital and abroad, intermediation of land, among other functions, much more than just a transporter at that time. The so-called “Tropeirismo” is part of our culture. Feel that experience.

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5/5
10 h

Big Waterfall + Lapinha Cave

Unique attractions. Wonderful waterfall. Lapinha Cave, considered one of the 7 Wonders of Estrada Real. Experiences: Natural, Historical, Cultural. Minas is the cradle of paleontology, archeology and caving at the America level. Come have this experience with us. Reputable company and well evaluated in the national market.

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5/5
12 h

Districts of Ouro Preto and city of Congonhas

Ouro Preto, a symbolic city of Minas Gerais, where, through its wealth, beautiful Catholic temples, grand residences and public buildings were built, the vast majority today, transformed into Museums that tell a little of our rich history. Discover this collection with us, enrich your knowledge, enhance your culture. In this itinerary we will get to know the surroundings of Ouro Preto, UNESCO 1980, its districts, have a delicious breakfast in a beautiful inn, stroll through its alleys and alleys, passing by Cachoeira do Campo, arriving at the municipality's headquarters for shopping, visit internal to attractions and lunch. Continuing, we will visit the charming Lavras Novas, followed by a guided visit to the Bom Jesus Sanctuary in Congonhas, with a very rich collection, recognized by UNESCO since 1985, by Masters Antônio Francisco “Aleijadinho” and Manoel da Costa Ataíde. Passing through stretches of Estrada Real, Caminhos Velho and Novo.

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5/5
2 h

Belo Horizonte Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Belo Horizonte was designed from scratch in 1897 — and the grid still holds more surprises than most people realise. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through BH's cultural heart on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Follow clues to the Edifício Niemeyer, Palácio da Liberdade, and Alameda Travessia — three landmarks that trace the city's journey from Beaux-Arts grandeur to modernist icon • Start whenever suits you and move entirely at your own pace — no time limit, no pressure • Perfect for families, friend groups, and curious travellers; photo challenges add a fun competitive edge Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. BH was built to be Brazil's perfect city — it just forgot to stop surprising people.

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5/5
8 h

Walk in the Serra da Calçada + Bar do Marcinho

Walking, one of the best ways to exercise, is good for your body and soul. Looking for fresh air? Do you like nature? A place near BH? In this itinerary, we will walk in the Serra da Calçada, Natural Monument, local section of the Serra do Espinhaço, ideal to see species of our flora such as: cinnamon of rhea, lobeira, always alive, among others. Location is next to the Retiro das Pedras condominium. Total 8 km hike, 1:30 on the way and 1:20 on the way back, light hike, road, to a wonderful viewpoint, glimpsing a stretch of Serra do Rola Moça, districts and condominiums, and a Fort called Brumadinho, stone construction from the time of the gold cycle. Right after the group got together at the famous Bar do Marcinho in Macacos, São Sebastião das Águas Claras, charming district of Nova Lima. A day to clear the lung and wash the soul.

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4.9/5
10 h

Instituto Inhotim

Conheça o maior Museu de Arte contemporânea da América Latina. Maravilha em Minas Gerais. Local ímpar, tamanha a beleza do Instituto. Essa mescla de arte e natureza pulsante é um dos diferenciais do INHOTIM. Conheça tudo isso com alguém gabaritado para tal. Tenha uma experiência dentro do INHOTIM. São infinitas as possibilidades de visitação, que podem ser feitas a pé ou de carrinho elétrico alugado (opcional). Um dia é pouco, reserve dois ou três dias, para fazer tudo, com calma. Temos Guias de Turismo formados no Instituto, eu por exemplo, frequento o Instituto desde 2009, conheço muito bem todos os caminhos inimagináveis e possíveis dentro deste lugar único que é o Inhotim. Tenha uma verdadeira experiência com a gente. Surpreender é o nosso lema.

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4.7/5
10 h

Cave of Maquiné and city of Cordisburg

Visit to Maquiné Cave, its name is in honor of its former owner: Joaquim Maria do Maquiné. Wonderful, stupendous, colossal, of rare beauty, its huge rooms, with rare speleothems, that is, the formations inside the Grotto: Stalactites, Stalagmites, Electites, Travertines, Curtains, among others. Scientifically discovered by the Dane, Peter Willelm Lund, in 1834. Minas Gerais is known as the cradle of paleontology, archeology and caving in America. Located in the city of Cordisburgo, city of the heart and of the great Minas Gerais writer João Guimarães Rosa, we will get to know his childhood home, his history, stories, excerpts from his books contacted by the “Miguilins”, who are the teenagers of the city that they leave registered in the memory of those who visit the Casa João Guimarães Rosa Museum. Stopping at the famous Elephant House, it is a house made with the shape, the architecture of the building in the form of a very large Indian Elephant, very interesting.

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4.6/5
10 h

Inhotim - one of the largest open air museums in the World

Get to know the charming Inhotim Open-air Museum, offering a large collection of works of art located in a unique botanical garden. More than 800 works by artists of national and international renown.

$134.90
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