About Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Brazil’s third most populated metropolitan area, Belo Horizonte contains over 5,156,200 people. The metro area takes up just over 9,459 square miles. As the main economic axis of Brazil, Belo Horizonte receives untold numbers of visitors, so tourism is certainly an influence on the economy. An astounding 85% of the city’s GDP is reportedly within the service sector. The remaining 15% is made up by industrial activities.

Popular Destinations in Belo Horizonte

Looking for activities once your private jet arrives in Belo Horizonte? The city of Belo Horizonte has a decent number of tourist attractions that will definitely make stays here more memorable. Some of the most notable of these include:

Mineirão Stadium: Soccer, or Brazilian football, is huge in this area. So much so, in fact, that the Brazilian Football Museum is housed here. This vast stadium (one of the largest football stadiums worldwide), surrounded by mountains, was built back in 1965 and is a celebrated, well-known country landmark.

Feira de Arte e Artesanato: Even for those who don’t feel particularly like shopping, this Sunday street fair is a Belo Horizonte classic. With its street food, jewelry, clothing, massive crowds, and more, Feira de Arte e Artesanato is the perfect place to roam and meander. This spot is bordered by the Parque Municipal’s soothing greenery and is located between Rua das Guajajaras and Rua da Bahia.

Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil: Definitely a cultural gem, this impressive palace on Praça da Liberdade was inaugurated in the latter part of 2013. A specific schedule can be picked up onsite, but traditionally the downstairs is dedicated to low cost or free art events such as dance, theater, and film while the upstairs, third-floor gallery rotates its special exhibits every month or so. To top it off, literally, is the retractable roof over the interior courtyard. The roof contains beautiful stained-glass windows and nearby cafés offer a pleasant escape to break up the busy day.

Cafe’ com Letras: Enjoy the free Wi-Fi, browse the shelves for books, take in a drink with a light meal, or just kick back and relax at this bookstore-café. Thursday through Saturday, DJs spin tunes, while on Sundays there are live jazz performances. And while on the topic of jazz, performances at the annual Savassi Festival are sponsored by this establishment.

Instituto de Arte Contemporânea Inhotim: Instituto de Arte Contemporanea Inhotim offers numerous outdoor sculptures, world-class modern art galleries, ever-expanding gardens with swans and lakes, 10 on-site eateries from international fair to hot dogs, scheduled programs dealing with natural science and visual arts. All of this is contained in the world’s wi largest open air art museum. Visitors can take guided tours here.

Xapuri: Xapuri is more than just an eatery. An experience in and of itself, this local institution offers pre-meal entertainment for children, hammocks, picnic tables under a thatched roof, and post-meal entertainment and relaxation… along with their fabulous Mineira food.

Luxury Lodging in Belo Horizonte

Seeking luxury accommodations once your private jet has arrived in Belo Horizonte? There are a handful of luxury lodging options available in Belo Horizonte for travelers to choose from. Here are some examples:

• Clan Glass Business Tower Hotel
• Hilton Garden Inn
• Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa at Rosses Point
• Royal Savassi Boutique Hotel

Airports In or Nearby Belo Horizonte For Private Jets

Interested in renting a private airplane to Belo Horizonte, Brazil? If you want to book a private jet charter to and from Belo Horizonte, below are several important airports which serve this city and its surroundings:

• Belo Horizonte/Pampulha–Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU): Pampulha–Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport is an airport that majorly serves the Belo Horizonte region in Brazil. It was opened in 1933 and has undergone repeated renovations to become the airport that it is today. Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport sits at an elevation of 2,589 feet above sea level and has a single asphalt runway measuring 8,327 feet in length. The runway is designated in the 13/31 direction. Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport has a passenger turnover of over 700,000 every year, and records more than 50,000 aircraft operations annually.
• Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF): Formerly known as Confins International Airport, Tancredo Neves International Airport is the main airport serving Belo Horizonte. The public airport is located 25 miles away from downtown Belo Horizonte. It sits at an altitude of 2,713 feet above sea level. It has a single asphalt runway measuring 11,800 feet in length, and designated in the 16/34 direction.
• Rio de Janeiro–Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): More commonly known by the name Galeão International Airport, this airport mainly serves Rio de Janeiro and its surroundings. It is the second busiest airport in the country and serves as a hub for two commercial carriers: LATAM Brasil and Gol Transportes Aéreos. The airport stands at an altitude of 28 feet above sea level. It has two concrete runways. One is made of concrete and measures 13,000 feet in length, and is designated in the 10/28 direction. The other is a 10,400-foot asphalt runway measuring 10,400 feet in length, and designated in the 15/33 direction..
• Bartolomeu Lysandro Airport (CAW): Opened in 1952, Bartolomeu Lysandro Airport is a public airport which stands at an altitude of 54 feet above sea level. The airport covers an area of more than 940,000 square meters, of which 459 square meters is dedicated to the passenger terminals. The airport has a single asphalt runway measuring 5,000 feet in length and designated in the 07/25 direction. It handles over 190,000 passengers annually. Bartolomeu Lysandro Airport is located 210 miles away from Belo Horizonte.
• Santos Dumont Airport (SDU): Santos Dumont Airport is located 212 miles from Belo Horizonte Airport. The public/military airport stands at an elevation of 11 feet above sea level. It has two asphalt runways measuring 4,300 and 4,200 feet in length, and designated in the 02R/20L and 02L/20R directions respectively.