Source: Deni Williams
If you are a traveller who loves to explore the local flavor of any place and loves variety, then Belo Horizonte in Brazil must top your bucket list. It is a place that surely will steal your heart for its innumerable shopping options and services that caters to the diverse tastes of tourists from all over the world.
1. Mercado Central
Source: Pleuntje
Belo Horizonte will lose its charm without this magnificent and enthralling market buzzing with people round the year. It is a shopping hub right in the middle of Belo Horizonte. A tourist’s delight marked with hundreds of shops to buy from; Mercado Central has an amazing variety to offer like handicrafts, cheese, meat , beers, home appliances, coffee, local fruits, souvenirs and more at reasonable prices. And then there are many local beer bars to chill out with snacks after a heavy shopping extravaganza .
Information
- Address: Augusto de Lima, 744 Centro – CEP: 30190-922
- Timings: Monday to Saturday from 7.00 to 18.00. Sundays and holidays from 7.00 to 13.00.
- Parking: Yes
- Website: http://mercadocentral.com.br/#_=_
2. BH Shopping
This 30-year-old mall located south of downtown has a unique charm that enthrals many tourists. It is not only the largest and most convenient place to reach but also offers many restaurants, cinemas, exclusive shopping items, electronics, clothing , books, shoes and more under a sprawling infrastructure that it is impossible to cover everything in one day.
Information
- Address: BR 356 – N. 3.049 Belvedere
- Timings: Monday to Saturday: 10.00 to 22.00. Sunday: 14.00 to 20.00
- Parking: Yes
- Website: http://www.bhshopping.com.br/#_=_
3. Diamond Mall
The exquisite and premium mall known for its urbane shops is a wonderful shopping zone for the elite and rich class. It is located in one of the sophisticated districts and hosts excellent quality shops. Clubbed with convenient parking, cinema , clean environment , food court and premium retail stores of every brand, this place might be a little heavy on your pocket if you are on a budget shopping.
Information
- Address: Avenida Olegario Maciel, 1600 Lourdes – CEP: 30180-111
- Timings: Monday to Saturday: 10.00 to 22.00. Sunday: 14.00 to 20.00
- Parking: Yes
- Website: http://www.diamondmall.com.br/#_=_
4. Patio Savassi
Patio Savassi is modern and an upscale mall that was built in the year 2004 and is one of the most trendiest of all shopping places to hang around. The corridor designs resemble the street layout with a cool and comfortable environment. Besides various branded shops, it has major attractions like a big amphitheatre, cultural activity shows, movie theatres, live music, multi-cuisine restaurants and a huge food court to satisfy your appetite.
Information
- Address:Avenida Do Contorno 6061, Belo Horizonte
- Timings: Monday to Saturday: 10.00 to 22.00 Sunday: 14.00 to 20.00
- Parking: Yes
- Website: http://www.patiosavassi.com/#_=_
5. Hippie Fair/Sunday Giant Fair
Source:David Geitgey Sierralupe
A perfect place for shopaholics who love to bargain for a deal and don’t mind walking in crowded corridors of the open market to explore the 3000 stalls. The Sunday Giant Fair is a must visit for every tourist to get an insight of the true flavor of the local people and their culture.It starts early in the morning and is a place of great fun and frolic with a variety of local food stalls and items ranging from clothes, handicrafts, shoes, bags, toys, furniture, baskets and more at very cheap rates.
Information
- Address:Avenida Afonso Pena, Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Timings: Sunday: 6.00 to 14.00
- Parking: Yes, but not easy
- Website: http://www.feirahippiebh.com/#_=_
6. Boulevard Shopping
A great mall at a very convenient location, well connected with transport and offering all sorts of products that can be given away as gifts. An ideal place for shopping and letting your hair loose with a wide range of entertainment options, cinema with Imax technology,multi cuisine food and a great place to walk too.
Information
- Address : dos Andradas, 3.000 | Santa Efigenia, Belo Horizonte
- Timings : Sun 14:00 – 20:00. Mon – Sat 10:00 – 22:00
- Parking : Yes
- Website : http://www.boulevardshopping.com.br
7. Shopping Delrey
Another hot spot for buyers and tourists that offers all kinds of products and food. There are many shops , a huge food court and a good cinema that makes it an ideal hangout for friends and family. It offers a bowling option too which is not in any other malls of BH.
Information
- Address : President Carlos Luz, 3001 – Pampulha
- Timings : Sun 14:00 – 20:00. Mon – Sat 10:00 – 22:00
- Parking : Yesshoppingdelrey.com.br
- Website: http://shoppingdelrey.com.br
Have a good trip and travel!
