Brazil 2014 - Meet the Host Cities: Belo Horizonte (MG)

Population: 2,4 million inhabitants

Area: 330,954 km²

GDP: R$ 32,7 billions

GDP per capita: R$ 13,6 thousands

Airports: Aeroporto Internacional Tancredo Neves, Aeroporto de Belo Horizonte/Pampulha-MG-Carlos Drummond de Andrade e Aeroporto Carlos Prates

Acocomodations: 19.000 beds

Public transportation: 7.000 buses

Metro: yes

A State capital designed by engineer and urbanist Aarão Reis in the end of the 19th century, Belo Horizonte seduces tourists with both its exuberant scenario and enormous potential for culture and business.

known by its economic potential - its productive fabric is the fifth largest in South America -, Mina Gerais’ capital stands out in the car and car parts industries, siderurgy, eletronics and civil engineering. The industrial sector’s installed capacity, together with great safety and confort conditions, atract both participants and promotors of large business events.

Moreover, beautiful landscapes, an enjoyable climate, an ecletic architecture and a pulsing cultural scene get together to offer the visitant a unique experience.

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Popularity: 11%

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