Parks in Belo Horizonte

Parks and Recreational Gems

Belo Horizonte’s green spaces range from the historic Praça da Liberdade circuit to the expansive Serra do Rola Moça state park. This selection features specialized attractions like the São Francisco River Basin Aquarium and the Japanese Garden, alongside family-oriented sites such as Parque Guanabara. Visitors can explore diverse landscapes including ironstone fields, native Cerrado vegetation, and gardens designed by Roberto Burle Marx, while utilizing various municipal sports facilities and recreational areas throughout the city.

Parks and Recreational Gems — Map

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A

Praça da Liberdade

Praça da Liberdade is a principal square in the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

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B

Zoological Park and Botanical Garden

One of the best zoological parks in Latin America is home to almost 900 animals from all over the world. It also has a botanical section.

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C

Palace of Liberty

The Palácio da Liberdade is a building in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Inaugurated in 1898, it served as the office of the government of Minas…

D

Praça Alberto Mazoni

Neighborhood square in the Floresta district providing local green space.

E

Praça da Iemanjá

Located on the shores of Lake Pampulha, this square features a statue dedicated to Iemanjá, a prominent deity in Afro-Brazilian religions.

F

Jardim Japonês

Designed by Kenji Kawasoe, this garden within the Zoo-Botanical Foundation features traditional Japanese architecture, ponds, and cherry blossoms.

G

Parque Guanabara

Traditional amusement park in the Pampulha region featuring a Ferris wheel and family-oriented mechanical rides.

H

Aquário da Bacia do Rio São Francisco

Largest freshwater aquarium in Brazil, housing approximately 1,200 fish representing 60 species native to the São Francisco River.

I

Parque Ecológico Padre Alfredo Sabeta

Conservation area in the Barreiro region featuring walking trails through native vegetation.

J

Parque Municipal Cássia Eller

Neighborhood park in the Paquetá district featuring leisure areas and preserved native trees.

K

Parque Dona Clara

Municipal park in the Dona Clara neighborhood equipped with playgrounds and sports courts.

L

Parque Roberto Burle Marx (Parque das Águas)

Designed by landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx, this park contains diverse botanical species and natural water springs.

M

Parque Carlos de Faria Tavares

Public park in the Barreiro district offering sports facilities and open green spaces.

N

Praça José Nogueira de Sá

Local recreational square in the Planalto district with a playground and outdoor exercise equipment.

O

Parque da Antiga ACM

Community park in the Venda Nova region featuring multi-sport courts and walking paths.

P

Parque Estadual da Serra do Rola Moça

One of the largest urban parks in Brazil, protecting rare ironstone fields and offering multiple viewpoints over the Minas Gerais landscape.

Q

Quadra de esportes

Public outdoor sports court.

R

Praça de Esportes Louis Braille

Sports complex in the Saudade neighborhood with facilities for baseball, soccer, and volleyball.

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