This square has been thoroughly renovated in the second half of 2015 (or so I've been told) and the…read moreresults are excellent. There are two great play areas for kids with swings, climbing objects, etc. Both areas have the nice soft base material where a fall won't hurt. The rest of the square / park has: - a workout area (sadly a couple of the features are already broken, but maybe they'll get repaired?); - a fountain area flush with the surface that's a great play area on hot days; - lots of smooth pavers that are great for skateboarding and bicycling; - many shaded benches great for picnics or to cozy up with your love; and - a good surrounding sidewalk for walks and runs. At night I've seen police keeping an eye out so it should be safe too. You can buy a snack or cold drink from one of the street vendors. Definitely one of the best parks in BH city.

Inhotim is a world-class center for contemporary art, located about 80-90 minutes by car from Belo…read moreHorizonte. Located in beautiful surroundings with lush forest and beautiful lakes you could spend your time there just enjoying its botanical gardens! But, it is the art that will blow you away. Since there is so much space, the outdoor art works and galleries are quite spread out. Luckily there is a good map, and you can pay extra to be shuttled around. Whether you use this or decide to walk you can be sure that you won't see everything in a single day. There are some amazing works, from conceptual art and installations to career retrospectives, outstanding architecture, and spectacular commissioned works. I have been there three times now and can't wait to visit again. It is surprising to find such a high quality venue in Minas Gerais. When you're visiting Belo Horizonte make sure to put Inhotim very high on your list. By the way, you are not allowed bring drinks or food into the park and therefore you can't spread out for a nice picnic. Luckily there are some good restaurants and lanchonetes to keep your tummy satisfied.