Things to Do in Minas Gerais

There are 31 attractions in Minas Gerais. Pelourinho do Poder is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Pelourinho do Poder
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Pelourinho do Poder
Historical Site
Historic Town of Ouro Preto
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Historic Town of Ouro Preto
Colonial mining town with Baroque architecture
Historical Site
Inhotim
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Inhotim
Immersive contemporary art park combining galleries and gardens
Museum
Mineirão
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Mineirão
Major Belo Horizonte stadium hosting football and concerts
Stadium
Agulhas Negras Peak
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Agulhas Negras Peak
Prominent mountain peak in Serra da Mantiqueira, Brazil
Mountain
Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
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Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
Colonial church in Minas Gerais with Baroque sculpture
Church
Serra da Canastra National Park
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Serra da Canastra National Park
Brazilian park protecting headwaters and endemic wildlife
Park
Praça da Liberdade
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Praça da Liberdade
Belo Horizonte civic square featuring museums and palaces
Square
Pedra da Mina
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Pedra da Mina
High Mantiqueira Range peak and prominent summit
Mountain
Praça Diogo de Vasconcelos
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Praça Diogo de Vasconcelos
Public square in Minas Gerais featuring local gatherings.
Plaza
Serra do Gandarela National Park
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Serra do Gandarela National Park
Minas Gerais park protecting Atlantic Forest and cave systems
National Park
Praça Sete de Setembro
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Praça Sete de Setembro
Central Belo Horizonte square and transport hub
Plaza
Sempre Vivas National Park
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Sempre Vivas National Park
Biodiverse cerrado park with endemic plants and rocky fields
National Park
Praça Rui Barbosa
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Praça Rui Barbosa
Public square in Belo Horizonte with central fountain
Square
Serra do Cipó National Park
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Serra do Cipó National Park
Biodiverse national park famed for waterfalls and trails
National Park
Furnas Reservoir
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Furnas Reservoir
Reservoir in Minas Gerais, hydroelectric origin
Reservoir
Ibitipoca State Park
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Ibitipoca State Park
State park known for rock formations, caves, waterfalls
Park
Américo Renné Giannetti Municipal Park
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Américo Renné Giannetti Municipal Park
Large urban park in Belo Horizonte with gardens
Park
Mangabeiras Park
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Mangabeiras Park
City park in Belo Horizonte with panoramic viewpoints
Park
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Rio Doce State Park
Atlantic Forest state park protecting biodiversity
Park
Conservatório UFMG
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Conservatório UFMG
University music conservatory at Federal University of Minas Gerais
Theater
Cívica Square
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Cívica Square
Public civic square in Minas Gerais
Square
Floriano Peixoto square (Belo Horizonte)
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Floriano Peixoto square (Belo Horizonte)
Public square named for President Floriano Peixoto
Square
History of the Inquisition Museum
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History of the Inquisition Museum
Museum documenting inquisition history and local artifacts
Museum
Marcelo Goes Menicucci square
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Marcelo Goes Menicucci square
Urban square in Minas Gerais named for local figure
Square
Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco
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Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco
Municipal museum preserving local history and artifacts
Museum
Praça da Bandeira
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Praça da Bandeira
City square often hosting civic events
Square
Historic Centre of the Town of Diamantina
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Historic Centre of the Town of Diamantina
Colonial mining town with Baroque architecture and historic streets
Historical Site
Pampulha Modern Ensemble
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Pampulha Modern Ensemble
Modernist architectural complex around Pampulha lagoon
Historical Site
Peruaçu River Canyon
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Peruaçu River Canyon
Dramatic canyon with caves containing prehistoric rock art
Nature Reserve
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas
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Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas
Baroque sanctuary famous for Aleijadinho's soapstone sculptures
Historical Site