CURRENCY > The official currency of Brazil is the Real (R$)

CHECKS > Payments by check require approval from the management of the establishment.

CREDIT CARDS > Most commercial establishments accept the following credit cards:  Visa, American Express, MasterCard and Diners.

TAXES > In Brazil, taxes are already included in the prices of products.

TIPPING > Some restaurants automatically include the tip (an additional 10% over the bill amount), as do hotels.
Other restaurants do not include the tip in the bill (normally, this is stated on the menu), and in these cases, it is customary to leave a 10% tip.
It is also customary to tip the baggage handler (who carries the baggage from the taxi to the front desk and takes the baggage to the room).

BANK HOURS > Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

HEALTH > Some types of medication, as well as anti-inflammatory, anti-fever and analgesic medications can be ordered over the phone.   For controlled medication, antibiotics, antidepressants and other types of medication, a doctor’s prescription is necessary.

CIGARETTES > The Brazilian Civil Code prohibits minors under the age of 18 from smoking. Most closed establishments in Belo Horizonte offer smoking areas.
If there is no designated smoking area, tourists are advised to check with management before smoking.  Smoking on public transport, in theaters and shows is strictly forbidden.

VOLTAGE > In Belo Horizonte, voltage can be either 127 or 220 Volts. 
Before using any electrical appliance, you should first check the voltage in the outlets (127 or 220) and on the appliance.

 

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Directory Assistance: 102
Police: 190
Emergency Hospitals: 192
Tancredo Neves (Confins - CNF) International Airport: 3689-2702
Pampulha (PLU) Airport: 3490-2001
Bus Station:  3271-3000
MOBILE TELEPHONE > In Brazil, two types of technology are used for cell phones, GSM and TDMA.

International Calls to Belo Horizonte: 00 + 55 + 31 + telephone number
International Calls from Belo Horizonte: 00 + Operator Code + Country Code + Area Code + Telephone Number
International Collect Calls: 0800 7032111
Calls to International Cell Phones: 00 + Operator Code + Country Code + Area Code + Telephone Number
Brazilian Country Code: 55
Belo Horizonte Area Code: 31

Operator Codes:
31 – Telemar
21 – Embratel
23 – Intelig
41 – Tim
 
TAXI

COOMOTÁXI - Telephone: 55 (31) 3419-2020 – 08000 392020
COOPERTRAMO (special cars) - Telephone: 55 (31) 3454-5757

 
CONSULAR BODY

Rua Marques de Marica, 377 – Santo Antônio - Telephone: 3342-1510
www.corpoconsular.com.br
 
RESTAURANTS

FOOD COURT – MINAS SHOPPING
Av. Cristiano Machado, 4000. União – Telephone: 55 (31) 3429-3545

 

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MINAS-STYLE FOOD

DONA LUCINHA
Rua Padre Odorico 38 Funcionários - Telephone:  55 (31) 3227-0562        

TRADIÇÃO DE MINAS
Av. Cristiano Machado, 4000 – Estacionamento do Minas Shopping - União
Telephone: 55 (31) 3411-2324

XAPURI
Rua Mandacaru 260 Pampulha - Telephone 55 (31) 3496-6198 - Fax: 55 (31) 3496-6455

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INTERNATIONAL / VARIED CUISINE

A FAVORITA
Rua Santa Catarina 1235 Lourdes - Telephone 55 (31) 3337-5542

SPLENDIDO
Rua Levindo Lopes, 251. Savassi - Telephone:  55 (31) 3227-6446

O DADIVA
Rua Curitiba, 2202. Lourdes - Telephone:  55 (31) 3292-9810

VILA ÁRABE
Rua Pernambuco, 781. Savassi. Telephone:  55 (31) 3262-1600

ALGUIDARES (Comida Baiana)

Rua Pium-í, 1037. Anchieta. Telephone:  55 (31) 3221-8877

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ITALIAN CUISINE

FÁBRICA SPAGHETTERIA
Rua Felipe dos Santos 27 Lourdes - Telephone:  55 (31) 3275-3365        

VECCHIO SOGNO
Rua Martim de Carvalho 75 Santo Agostinho - Telephone:  55 (31) 3292-5251

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CHINESE CUISINE

YUNTON
Rua Santa Catarina 946 Lourdes - Telephone:  55 (31) 3337-2020        

MACAU
Avenida Olegário Maciel 1767 Lourdes - Telephone:  55 (31) 3337-3685

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PIZZA

MARÍLIA PIZZERIA
Rua Marília de Dirceu, 189 Lourdes - Telephone:  55 (31) 3275-2027

SPECIALI
Rua Fernandes Tourinho 805 Lourdes - Telephone: 55 (31) 3284-4208

68  LA PIZZERIA
Rua Felipe dos Santos, 68 – Lourdes Telephone: 55 (31) 3291-7466

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JAPANESE CUISINE

HOKAIDO
Ponteio Lar Shopping 2º piso. Rodovia BR 356, 2500 Santa Lúcia– Telephone: 55 (31) 3503-2500

SUSHI NAKA
Rua Gonçalves Dias 92 Funcionários - Telephone:  55 (31) 3287-2714

SUSHI THAI
Rua Grão Mogol, 564. Sion - Telephone:  55 (31) 3281-6589

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MEATS / STEAKHOUSES

AMBROSIO´S GRILL
Av. Getúlio Vargas, 880 Savassi – Telephone: 55 (31) 3261-4650

BABY BEEF
Av, Cristiano Machado, 4000 – Minas Shopping – Telephone: 55 (31) 3426-1100

PORCÃO
Av. Raja Gabaglia 2945, São Bento – Telephone: 55 (31) 3293-8787

LA VICTORIA
Rua Hudson 675 Jardim Canadá - Telephone:  55 (31) 3581-3200

PARRILA DIAMOND
Av. Olegário Maciel, 1600. Lourdes. Telephone:  55 (31) 3330-8878

PARRILA DEL PÁTIO
Av. Contorno, 6061. Savassi. Telephone:  55 (31) 3288-3181

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BARS / BEER PUBS

ALBANO´S
Rua Pium-I, 611 - Anchieta - Telephone:  55 (31) 3281-8606

KRUG BIER
Avenida Paulo Camilo Pena, 736 - Belvedere - Telephone:  55 (31) 3286-0061

PINGUIM
Rua Grão Mogol, 157. Sion -Telephone:  55 (31) 3282-2007

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SNACKS / CAFÉS / PASTRY SHOPS

AH BON!
Rua Fernandes Tourinho 805 Lourdes - Telephone: 55 (31) 3281-6260           

CAFÉ COM LETRAS
Rua Antônio de Albuquerque 781 Savassi - Telephone: 55 (31) 3225-9973

SUBWAY
Av. Cristóvão Colombo, 474. Savassi - Telephone: 55 (31) 2127-4049

CASA BONOMI
Av. Afonso Pena 2600 Funcionários - Telephone: 55 (31) 3261-3460

MOMO CONFEITARIA
Av: do Contorno 6081 São Pedro - Telephone: 55 (31) 3421-5020

EDDIES BURGERS
Rua da Bahia, 2652. Lourdes. Telephone:  55 (31) 3282-8746
SHOPPING MALLS

BH SHOPPING
Rodovia BR 356, km 447 – Belvedere - Telephone:  55 (31) 40034135

DIAMOND MALL
Av. Olegário Maciel, 1600 – Lourdes - Telephone:  55 (31) 4003-4136

PÁTIO SAVASSI
Av. do Contorno, 6061 – Savassi - Telephone:  55 (31) 3263-8500

MINAS SHOPPING
Av. Cristiano Machado, 4000 – Cidade Nova – Telephone: 55 (31) 3429-3545

PONTEIO LAR SHOPPING
Rodovia BR 356, 2500 Santa Lúcia– Telephone: 55 (31) 3503-2500

24-HOUR PHARMACIES

DROGARIA ARAÚJO
Telephone: 55 (31) 3270-5000

DROGARIA NOVA
Telephone: 55 (31) 3296-6969
THEATERS

TEATRO ALTEROSA
Av. Assis Chateaubriand, 499. Floresta.
Telephone: 55 (31) 3237-6611

PALÁCIO DAS ARTES
Av. Afonso Pena, 1537. Centro.
Telephone: 55 (31) 3237-7399

SESIMINAS
Rua Padre Marinho, 60. Santa Efigênia.
Telephone: 55 (31) 3241-7132
MOVIE THEATERS

ESPAÇO USIMINAS BELAS ARTES LIBERDADE
Rua Gonçalves Dias, 1581. Lourdes.
Telephone: 55 (31) 3213-5594

CINEPLEX – BH SHOPPING
Highway BR. 356 km 447. Belvedere.
Telephone: 55 (31) 4005-1414

CINEMARK – PÁTIO SAVASSI
Rua Av. do Contorno, 6061. Savassi.
Telephone: 55 (31) 3288-3205

DIAMOND MALL
Av. Olegário Maciel, 1600. Lourdes.
Telephone: 55 (31) 4005-1414
HOSPITALS

MATERDEI
Rua Gonçalves Dias, 2700. Santo Agostinho.
Telephone: 55 (31) 3339-9000

FELICIO ROCHO
Av.Contorno, 9530. Prado.
Telephone: 55 (31) 3335-7000

LIFE CENTER
Av. Contorno, 4747. Serra.
Telephone: 55 (31) 3280-4000

PRONTO SOCORRO JOÃO XXIII
Av. Alfredo Balena, 400. Santa Efigênia.
Telephone: 55 (31) 3239-9200
24-HOUR BANK MACHINES

Av. Afonso Pena, 785. 785 and 1500.
Av. Amazonas, 340 and 527.
Rua Espírito Santo, 1023.
LINKS

www.idasbrasil.com.br/idasbrasil/cidades/BeloHorizonte
www.guiabh.com.br

TOURISM IN BRAZIL

Information on tourist cities in Brazil, suggestions on how to arrive and where to stay, and other information.
www.braziltourism.org
www.embratur.gov.br

TOURISM IN MINAS GERAIS

Useful information on tourism in Minas Gerais.
www.descubraminas.com.br/home/default.asp
www.idasbrasil.com.br/
www.belohorizonte.mg.gov.br/ing/

ESTRADA REAL (ROYAL ROAD)

Sites with useful adventure tourism suggestions (like hiking, rafting, mountain climbing, canyoning), and information on historical colonial cities, where to stay, gastronomy, art, museums.
www.estradareal.org.br

CLIMATE

Climate in Brazil and in Belo Horizonte.
english.wunderground.com/global/BZ.html
english.wunderground.com/global/stations/83587.html

DOMESTIC AIRLINES

TAM – www.tam.com.br
GOL – www.voegol.com.br
TRIP LINHAS AÉREAS – www.voetrip.com.br
OCEANAIR - www.oceanair.com.br

EXCHANGE RATES

www.financeone.com.br/conversores.php