Belo Horizonte is the third largest metropolitan area in Brazil. It is the capital of Minas Gerais state. With a population of almost 3 million and over 5.3 million in the official metropolitan area, Belo Horizonte is a place of vibrant economic and cultural activity. Belo Horizonte is also turned for business tourism and seat of important national and international events. The first settlements in the region occurred in the early 1700s, but the city as it is known today was planned and constructed in the 1890s, in order to replace Ouro Preto as the capital of Minas Gerais. It is nowadays well known for the contrast between contemporary and classical buildings, being in fact the location of many modern Brazilian architectural icons, most notably the Pampulha Church.

The country looks to Belo Horizonte for fashion trends, and the city is an important commercial hub for the garment industry.
You can also find excellent arts and crafts to suit every budget - from street fairs to sophisticated shopping malls

Pampulha Section with football stadium. Also including the works by Niemeyer : Saint Francis of Assisi Chapel, former Cassino, Yatch Club and Ball Room. Mangabeiras and  Savassi Neighborhoods, Praça da Liberdade and Downtown.