Savassi Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Liberty Square
Museums and stately landmarks surrounded this central square, which has gardens inspired by the designs of the Palace of Versailles.
Savassi Square
Enjoy the laid-back student atmosphere and meet locals amid the cafés and bookstores in this pleasant square between tree-lined avenues.
Niemeyer Building
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.
Memorial Minas Gerais Vale
The story of Minas Gerais from the 18th century to the present day comes to life via a superb collection of audiovisual and hands-on exhibits.
Museum of Mines and Metal: MM Gerdau
Two of Minas Gerais’ most important economic activities, mining and metallurgy, are celebrated through creative exhibits inside a neoclassical palace.
Tim UFMG Knowledge Space
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Tim UFMG Knowledge Space during your trip to Belo Horizonte. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Activities
Ponytail Waterfall / Serra do Intendente
Big Waterfall + Lapinha Cave
Praça da Liberdade (Liberty Square): Guided walking tour
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BH Gastronomic Experience-Downtown
Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Belo Horizonte
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Other neighbourhoods around Savassi
Funcionarios
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Funcionarios. You might want to make time for a stop at Afonso Pena Avenue or Museum of Toys.
Cruzeiro
Travellers like the shopping in Cruzeiro, and Afonso Pena Avenue is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Vila FUMEC
Vila FUMEC is well liked for its shopping. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Belo Horizonte area, you might plan a trip to Savassi Square or Afonso Pena Avenue.
Lourdes
Unique features of Lourdes include the bars and shopping. Make a stop by Afonso Pena Avenue or Belo Horizonte Cultural Center while you're exploring the area.
Santo Antonio
Santo Antonio is well liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Savassi Square and Bradesco Theater.
Santa Efigenia
You'll enjoy the shopping and theatres in Santa Efigenia. You might want to make time for a stop at Boulevard Shopping Belo Horizonte or Afonso Pena Avenue.