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.
Afonso Pena Avenue
During your trip to Belo Horizonte, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Afonso Pena Avenue. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
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.
Liberty Square
Museums and stately landmarks surrounded this central square, which has gardens inspired by the designs of the Palace of Versailles.
Central Market
Arrive hungry at Belo Horizonte’s lively food market and fill up on a huge variety of local street-food specialties, such as feijoada or liver with jiló.
Seventh of September Square
Look up at the famous Lollipop that rises from a large square platform at the heart of this central plaza.
Things to do
Top hotels in Califórnia
Hotel Vivenzo
Some information about the restaurante does not match, but in general,they are okay. Very clean and tidy. The location is very good
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Allia Gran Pampulha Suites
Very friendly staff, good location, clean, the restaurant is very nice, you have laundry nearby plus you have some options for dining
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025
ibis budget BH Afonso Pena Savassi
nice
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025
Nobile Inn Pampulha
The hotel is very good
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025
Mercure Belo Horizonte Lourdes Hotel
fresh food,quartos sempre limpos,trocas de toalhas diaria etc
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
Sul America Palace Hotel
Good value, good location, decent breakfast, well renovated, very loud area but walkable to downtown attractions.
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Califórnia
Coração Eucarístico
Travelers like the museums in Coração Eucarístico, and Museum of Natural Sciences is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Minas Brasil
While Minas Brasil isn't home to many top sights, Arena MRV and Academy of Military Police are some notable places to visit nearby.
Castelo
While Castelo might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Toca da Raposa 1 and Shopping Del Ray.
Barreiro de Baixo
While there might not be top attractions in Barreiro de Baixo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Arena MRV and BH Shopping.
Barro Preto
Travelers like the restaurants in Barro Preto, and Cultural Center Pius XII is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Ouro Preto
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ouro Preto and surrounding area, you can visit Mineirão Stadium and Toca da Raposa 1.
