Afonso Pena Avenue Tours

Belo Horizonte grew from a wooden chapel on this spot. Now this soaring, neo-Gothic church stands here and serves as the city’s spiritual base.

You’ll quickly find this residential tower that occupies a corner of Liberty Square: it’s a standout modern building among a group of sumptuous 19th-century palaces.

Enjoy the laid-back student atmosphere and meet locals amid the cafés and bookstores in this pleasant square between tree-lined avenues.

Museums and stately landmarks surrounded this central square, which has gardens inspired by the designs of the Palace of Versailles.

Attend art exhibitions and live music events at this cultural complex designed by Oscar Niemeyer and located in a city center park.

After visiting Palacio da Liberdade, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Belo Horizonte. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.