Title: Visit Minas Gerais: Best of Minas Gerais Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk [Minas Gerais Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Minas-Gerais.d6052632.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in Minas Gerais](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Minas-Gerais.d6052632.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[Minas Gerais Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Minas-Gerais.d6052632.Flight-Destinations)[Minas Gerais Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Minas-Gerais.d6052632.Car-Hire-Destinations)[Minas Gerais Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Minas-Gerais.d6052632.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Minas Gerais Travel Guide ## Brazil ![Japanese Garden featuring a pond and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6288431/7968a095-cb44-4885-a3d0-b72b4aeee4e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Japanese Garden featuring a pond and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6288431/7968a095-cb44-4885-a3d0-b72b4aeee4e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Belo Horizonte featuring modern architecture, a lake or waterhole and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053272/18d0d3f3-b520-488f-97d4-39341154c7e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Museum Inima Paula featuring a city and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6261520/a53f34fc-45f2-43e2-a7eb-715a735c1e45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Palace of Arts which includes a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170847/3a3a3e6d-2e6c-4c36-9661-f20228d9ac9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) #### Find a fabulous mixture of Baroque architecture, relaxing spa towns, spectacular national parks and a lively capital city in this less-visited state. Get away from Brazil’s popular tourist trail and explore the riches of Minas Gerais. This landlocked state in the Southeast Region has colonial towns, spa resorts and the country’s largest collection of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Minas Gerais is blessed with immeasurable natural beauty. It ranges from the coffee plantations of the west to the central mountains and the verdant landscapes of the Rio Doce valley Visit the friendly state capital [Belo Horizonte](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Belo-Horizonte.d6053272.Holidays-City-Breaks), one of Brazil’s first planned cities, which sits in the shadow of the glorious Serra do Espinhaço mountains. Browse the colourful food stalls at the Mercado Central and dine at the superb restaurants in the Lourdes neighbourhood. Admire the architectural prowess of Praça da Liberdade. Watch a soccer match at the modern Estadio Mineirão. Tour the collective of historic towns known as the Cidades Históricas, which showcase a beguiling repository of Portuguese-Baroque art and architecture. Two of the most important towns are the UNESCO-protected Ouro Preto and Diamantina. Equally as impressive are Congonhas, Mariana, Sabará and Tiradentes. Travel to the state’s southern region and explore the Circuito de Águas (Water Circuit), an area home to several spa towns. Enjoy therapeutic treatments in Caxambu, Cambuquira, Lambari and São Lourenço. Discover picturesque lakes and waterfalls while walking and riding on horseback in the encompassing Serra da Mantiqueira. Bask in in the boundless opportunities for outdoor adventures in unspoiled national parks. Hike through forests and to canyons and waterfalls in Parque Nacional da Serra da Canastra and Parque Nacional da Serra do Cipó. Marvel at dramatic rock formations at caves such as Gruta da Lapinha and Gruta de Maquiné. Cruise along and swim in the crystal-clear lake water of Lago de Furnas. Reach Minas Gerais by flying to Belo Horizonte or catch long-distance buses from [Rio de Janeiro](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro.d178301.Holidays-City-Breaks) and [São Paulo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sao-Paulo.d180023.Holidays-City-Breaks). Buses link Belo Horizonte with the state’s major attractions, although getting to the national parks is easiest via rented car. Hot summers and mild winters make this a year-round destination. Arrive at Easter, when the colonial towns explode in colourful celebration, or in February for the capital’s carnival. ### Popular cities in Minas Gerais [Belo Horizonte Known for Bars, Culture and Theatres ](https://expedia.co.uk/Belo-Horizonte.dx6053272) The city of Belo Horizonte is a sunny retreat in the mountains with great parks, art galleries, theaters and historical monuments. ## Reasons to visit - Mineirão Stadium - Lagoa Pampulha - Afonso Pena Avenue [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Belo-Horizonte.dx6053272)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Belo-Horizonte-Hotels.d6053272.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Ouro Preto Known for Churches, Cathedrals and Swimming ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ouro-Preto.dx500206) Get away to Ouro Preto! Enjoy the churches, museums and diving. ## Reasons to visit - Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church - Our Lady of Rosario dos Pretos Church [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Ouro-Preto.dx500206)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Ouro-Preto-Hotels.d500206.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Poços de Caldas Known for Monuments, Natural parks and Theme parks ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pocos-De-Caldas.dx6141476) Get away to Poços de Caldas! Enjoy the monuments, parks and culture. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Pocos-De-Caldas.dx6141476)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Pocos-De-Caldas-Hotels.d6141476.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Tiradentes Known for Culture, Churches and Mountains ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tiradentes.dx6141138) Escape to Tiradentes! Enjoy its culture, churches and monuments. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Tiradentes.dx6141138)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Tiradentes-Hotels.d6141138.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Capitólio Known for Nature and Beaches ](https://expedia.co.uk/Capitolio.dx6266639) Trip time! Discover the natural setting and beaches in Capitólio. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Capitolio.dx6266639)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Capitolio-Hotels.d6266639.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Sao Lourenco Known for Natural parks, Adventure and Rock climbing ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Lourenco.dx500214) Explore Sao Lourenco: its parks, adventures, churches and more! [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Lourenco.dx500214)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Lourenco-Hotels.d500214.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ## Cities in Minas Gerais ![Church of Saint Francis of Assisi as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098666/e2187093-4a5f-4bd6-b57a-20a45012e57c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Belo Horizonte (and vicinity) The city of Belo Horizonte is a sunny retreat in the mountains with great parks, art galleries, theaters and historical monuments. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app