Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

Belo Horizonte is the capital of the state of Minas Gerais.
It is located 2,625 feet above sea level and is blessed with a pleasant climate year-round. It is a bustling, yet easy-going, city with hospitable inhabitants. Belo Horizonte was a planned city, originally modelled after Washington, D.C. Recent urban expansion has strayed from the original design.

Five miles from downtown Belo Horizonte is the Pampulha district, with its man-made lake and lovely houses. The São Francisco de Assis Chapel, located on the edge of the lake, was designed by Oscar Niemeyer and is decorated with paintings by Cândido Portinari.

Another sight is the Minerão Stadium, Brazil's second largest. Belo Horizonte is located 364 miles from São Paulo and 288 miles from Rio de Janeiro.
There are flights from all major cities to the Confins Airport. Belo Horizonte is also the gateway to the colonial towns of Minas Gerais.

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