Affectionately nicknamed Beagá by its residents, Belo Horizonte was born modern. Belo Horizonte was the first planned city in Brazil and emerged in the late 
19th century.
It was there that architect Oscar Niemeyer designed one of his first creations, the Pampulha Architectural Complex, which includes the Church of Pampulha, the Yacht Tennis Club, the Dance House, and the Casino. Belo Horizonte also houses one of his last works, the Administrative City President Tancredo Neves, built in 2010.
The cuisine of Minas Gerais is an attraction in itself. Every visitor should try the feijão tropeiro (prepared with flour and sausage), the pork cracklings, and the cachaça at the Central Market. There you will find these and other delights.
And don’t forget to taste the traditional queijo minas, a white and moist cheese. This cheese has been handmade since the 18th century on local farms and was recently declared a cultural heritage of Brazil by the National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage (Iphan).
Another great visit is the cultural circuit of Praça da Liberdade, where you can visit the Memorial Minas Gerais, the Palace of Liberty, the Banco do Brasil cultural center, and the Minas 
Gerais Museum.
Belo Horizonte is also an excellent starting point for those wishing to visit the historical cities of Minas Gerais: Ouro Preto, Diamantina, Mariana, Tiradentes, and São João del-Rei. And nearby is Brumadinho, where you will find Inhotim, a large open-air museum with one of the most expressive collections of contemporary art in the world.
During the Rio 2016™ Games, Beagá hosted ten football matches. The matches were held at the Mineirão Stadium.
Source: www.visitbrasil.com