Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2023
Come to this hilltop plaza to discover some of the sublime views that inspired Belo Horizonte’s name, which means Beautiful Horizon.
During your trip to Belo Horizonte, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Afonso Pena Avenue. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Enjoy the laid-back student atmosphere and meet locals amid the cafés and bookstores in this pleasant square between tree-lined avenues.
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.
In the busy cultural hub of Praça da Liberdade, Belo Horizonte’s public library offers peace and quiet along with more than 230,000 titles.
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.
