Maria Helena
Belo Horizonte
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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.

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.

Raul Soares Square
Gaze up at the central fountain’s powerful jets and stroll along the curves of tree-laden paths in the city’s nucleus.

Liberty Square
Museums and stately landmarks surrounded this central square, which has gardens inspired by the designs of the Palace of Versailles.
Things to do

3hr Food Crawl in Belo Horizonte Markets and Local Flavors
Top hotels in Maria Helena

Sul America Palace Hotel
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Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Nobile Inn Pampulha

Normandy Hotel

Bourbon Hotel Savassi | Belo Horizonte

Holiday Inn Belo Horizonte Savassi by IHG
Perfect to visit Inhotim
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Samba Belo Horizonte Vintage
Um pouco perigoso
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Maria Helena

Europa
While Europa might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Minas Gerais Administrative Center and Shopping Estação BH.

Pampulha
The restaurants and lake views are a few reasons travelers visit Pampulha. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Casa do Baile and Mineirão Stadium are a few top sights nearby.

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.

Campus UFMG
Campus UFMG is well-liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Belo Horizonte area, you might plan a trip to Mineirão Stadium or Shopping Del Ray.

Ouro Minas
While there might not be top attractions in Ouro Minas, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Minas Shopping and Shopping Estação BH.

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.
