About 2.5 million people.

Belo Horizonte sits among rolling green hills in southeast Brazil and its name means Beautiful Horizon. It is known for friendly people, good food, and cozy neighborhood bars.
You can visit the pretty Pampulha lake with its curvy buildings, enjoy a huge central market full of treats, and take day trips to old mining towns nearby.
This city is famous for hearty home-style cooking, cheesy bread balls, and sweet guava treats.
Green hills and mountains surround the city, with waterfalls and caves waiting to be explored.