It's a great place to experience the food and culture of Brazil/Belo. The snacks were great. I was…read morenot expecting to see so many bars with large crowds on a Sunday. Everywhere we stopped the service, the selections and value were awesome. I would recommend anyone visiting Belo to visit the market--its a vibe!

For visitors to BH, Mercado Central should be very high on your 'to-experience' list. Prepare…read moreyourself before you go; this place is hectic and loud and in the maze of alleyways it's easy to get a bit lost. But, think glass half-full and you'll enjoy the sounds and smells and see what's on offer. Seriously, you name it and some stall sells it: spices, produce, live animals (birds, fish etc), household items, electronics, pinga (cachaça), and much more. There are also a few bar(zinho)s and restaurants, including one that participates in, and has won, the annual comida de boteco (bar food) festival. Really a fantastic place. It tends to get many visitors from out of town (not many foreign tourists though) and as such the prices are often a little higher than usual; the difference is that here all shops are located under a single roof. Do Not Miss.