João Pinheiro
Belo Horizonte
Visit João Pinheiro
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.

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.

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.

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.

Federal University of Minas Gerais
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Federal University of Minas Gerais, during your trip to Belo Horizonte. Amble around the area's parks or visit its churches.
Things to do

3hr Food Crawl in Belo Horizonte Markets and Local Flavors
Top hotels in João Pinheiro

Hotel Vivenzo
The room was spotless, and the location was ideal. Breakfast was included, and they introduced new options every morning. The staff was incredibly friendly.
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Normandy Hotel

Sul America Palace Hotel

Novotel Belo Horizonte Savassi
English speaking staff, very friendly, room clean and good air-conditioning, and they found my hat after I left it in the lobby 😅
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Ouro Minas Hotel Belo Horizonte, Dolce by Wyndham
Super great people and stay
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

San Diego Express Barro Preto
Sempre fico com eles top off the line
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around João Pinheiro

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.

Prado
While Prado might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Academy of Military Police and DiamondMall.

Alpes
While Alpes isn't home to many top sights, BH Shopping and Abilio Barreto Historical Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Barro Preto
Travelers like the restaurants in Barro Preto, and Cultural Center Pius XII is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Santo Agostinho
Unique features of Santo Agostinho include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by DiamondMall or Carlos Chagas Square while you're exploring the area.
