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Porto Belo

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As the capital of Brazil's Minas Gerais state, Belo is encircled by the Curral del Rey mountains and boasts beautiful vistas. Enjoy a stroll down its wide tree-lined avenues - the city was modeled after the layout of Washington, D.C. - and marvel at the bold architectural designs of its buildings. Dip into the region's past while exploring one of its many museums, step into a peaceful reprieve from the bustling city at a lush park and savour delicious local cuisine. Or journey into the surrounding mountains or down into the nearby caves to experience a different side of Belo. From stalactites to skyscrapers, there is much to discover in Belo.

What you NEED TO KNOW

  • Port Name & Location
    Belo, Brazil
  • Time Zone
    Brasilia Standard Time Zone
  • Language
    Portuguese To ask how someone is doing, say "Como vai você?" "Olá" is hello while "adeus" is goodbye and "por favour" means please.
  • Currency & Shopping
    Brazilian Real With approximately 400 stalls and shops, the Central Market of Belo Horizonte is renown for its diverse selection of goods, from fruits, vegetables and spices to religious items, handicrafts and live animals.
    • Famous For
      Belo Horizonte is known for its incredible architecture, modern art collection and the friendliness of its locals.
    • Important
      It’s not uncommon for ATMs in Brazil to not accept some American credit and debit cards, so it’s best to have some money converted ahead of time to the Brazilian Real.
    • Fun Fact #1
      Instituto de Arte isn't your average art gallery. As the largest open-air contemporary art museum in the world, the expansive attraction features 23 modern art galleries and numerous sculptures spread out across multiple meticulously landscaped gardens.
    • Fun Fact #2
      Take your exploration of the region underground at one of the nearby caves, including Gruta Rei do Mato, which features prehistoric paintings and petroglyphs.
      • Fun Fact: Foodies
        Pão de Queijo - baked cheese puff - is a favourite snack among locals while Mexidão is a hearty dish ideal for an afternoon of exploration that features a mixture of rice, kale, beans, some sort of meat, egg and pork rinds.
      • Fun Fact: Landmarks
        Learn about Minas culture and history with an immersive experience at the Memorial Minas Gerais Vale, which leads visitors from the 18th to the 21st century through interactive exhibits.
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