Belo Horizonte was designed and built in 1898 as the capital of Minas Gerais — the first planned city in Brazil. Its name means “Beautiful Skies”, and in the 1950s it was known as the “Garden City”.
The capital of Minas stands out for its architecture, its knack for commerce and services, and a rich artistic and cultural life — a mix of tradition and modernity, and a hub for business, conventions and tourism.
Home to about 2.2 million people, neighborhoods like Savassi and Santa Teresa keep their charm. The city draws visitors for its nightlife and its weekly street fair, with art and crafts across 3,000 stalls.