Barro Preto 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 Barro Preto
San Diego Express Barro Preto
Hotel BH Palace
I was looking for a simple hotel for one night in Belo Horizontes before taking the morning bus to Ouro Preto. This place met the basic needs— it had 24 hr check in (I landed past midnight so this was important), simple bed and shower which was sufficient, and advertised to have wifi and included ...
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2018
Hotel Vivenzo
Excellent
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Normandy Hotel
Nobile Inn Pampulha
Ouro Minas Hotel Belo Horizonte, Dolce by Wyndham
Very comfortable and good size rooms, the shower is awesome and the staff very friendly. The breakfast is very good and it has a valet, the area is busy but near a shopping mall. I recommend
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barro Preto
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.
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.
Savassi
Savassi is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Savassi Square and Afonso Pena Avenue.
Funcionarios
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Funcionarios. You might want to make time for a stop at Afonso Pena Avenue or Museum of Toys.
Carmo
While Carmo may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like BeFly Hall and Savassi Square.
