Palmeiras Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Afonso Pena Avenue
During your trip to Belo Horizonte, you can do some window-shopping at Afonso Pena Avenue. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
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.
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.
Liberty Square
Museums and stately landmarks surrounded this central square, which has gardens inspired by the designs of the Palace of Versailles.
Palace of Arts
Attend art exhibitions and live music events at this cultural complex designed by Oscar Niemeyer and located in a city center park.
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Other neighbourhoods around Palmeiras
Tirol
Tirol might not have many top sights, but Arena MRV and Itau Power Shopping are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Buritis
When in Buritis, you can plan a visit to BH Shopping and Alta Vila Tower, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Alpes
While there might not be top attractions in Alpes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like BH Shopping and Carlos Chagas Square.
Belvedere
Travellers enjoy Belvedere for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out BH Shopping while you're in the area.
Prado
While Prado may 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.
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.