Calafate Travel Guide
Belo Horizonte
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 do some window-shopping 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.
Federal University of Minas Gerais
Explore the campus of Federal University of Minas Gerais during your trip to Belo Horizonte. Amble around the area's parks or visit its churches.
Liberty Square
Museums and stately landmarks surrounded this central square, which has gardens inspired by the designs of the Palace of Versailles.
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.
Things to do
Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Belo Horizonte
Clube da Esquina Iconographic Exhibition “Because they were called Dreams”
Top hotels in Calafate
Ímpar Suítes Expominas
Brazilian beds are always so so, the did not have extra pillows. Clean and safe.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Hotel Vivenzo
Hotel is nice , the breakfast buffet and the restaurant are first class ! The staff is very nice ! The location is nice and safe , around great restaurants and shops! My only few negative are that the towels are very used and old, pillows feel cheap and uncomfortable , the bed mattress is kind hard ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Ouro Minas Hotel Belo Horizonte, Dolce by Wyndham
Very cool.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Normandy Hotel
Nobile Inn Pampulha
Quality Hotel Pampulha
Other neighbourhoods around Calafate
Gameleira
Even though there aren't top sights in Gameleira, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Museum of Natural Sciences. Jump on the metro at Gameleira Station to see more of the city.
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.
Coração Eucarístico
Travellers like the museums in Coração Eucarístico, and Museum of Natural Sciences is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Minas Brasil
When in Minas Brasil, you can plan a visit to Museum of Natural Sciences and Arena MRV, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Lourdes
Unique features of Lourdes include the bars and shopping. Make a stop by Afonso Pena Avenue or Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes while you're exploring the area.
Belo Horizonte Centro
You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Belo Horizonte Centro. You might want to make time for a stop at Seventh of September Square or Central Market.
