World Cup In Belo Horizonte

What do know about Belo?

Although Belo Horizonte is not one of Brazil's most famous city's it is one of its biggest with a population of around 5 million making it actually Brazil's third biggest city.

 World Cup Fixtures

14 June		Colombia	-	Greece
17 June		Belgium	-	Algeria
21 June		Argentina	-	Iran
24 June		Costa Rica	-	England
28 June		1A	-	2B
08 July		W57	-	W58

If you are planning on visiting for the World Cup you might not be to inspired to stay long as there really isn't much to see.

Belo doesn't have the usual attractions and must see tourist spots but what it does have makes it well worth staying for a night out.

The city is believed to have over 12,000 bars and its famous for its night life and friendly people. Plus the city is the home to 2 of Brazil's biggest football teams (Cruzeiro and Athletico Minero) making the city and its people football crazy.

Belo Horizonte is a relatively short distance from Rio (6 hours drive) and São Paulo (8 hours drive) so its easy to get to and well worth the effort.

The stadium is about a 20 mins bus journey from the city center and they are creating a new bus system with bus lanes that should bring this journey time down.

If you arrive in the city on the day of a World Cup match head straight to the stadium as its next to a large lake with bars and restaurants close by so there is sure to be a lot happening on match days. 

Ouro Preto  

Less than 100km away (in the direction of Rio) is Ouro Preto one of the oldest towns in Brazil.

This old rich mining town is defiantly worth a visit to experience some of the history of colonial Brazil.

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The Luck Of The Draw

When thinking of a trip to Brazil for the World Cup of course you think RIO!

Although England have not been drawn to play in Rio during the group stages (they will in the next round if they come 2nd in the group) Rio is still one of the places you can visit for a few days.

When flying from Europe the best place to fly into is Sao Paulo. Which is Brazils biggest city and Airport therefore the best place to get connecting flights to Manaus for England first game against Italy.

Manaus is another 5 hr expensive flight north from Sao Paulo which might mean for some the best option would be to arrive in Brazil for Englands second game against Uruguay.

If this is the case we would suggest the following as a good way to keep your travel cost down and still have a great experience in Brazil.

Arrive Sao Paulo 18th June

England V Uruguay 19th June (Sao Paulo)

2 Nights - Sao Paulo 18th - 19th June

Depart Sao Paulo - Rio 20th June

4 Nights - Rio 20th - 21st - 22nd - 23rd

England v Costa Rica 24th June (Belo Horizonte)

2 night Belo Horizonte 24th - 25th 

Connecting to each city can be done with a 1 hour flight or an 8 hour bus journey (max) 

Depending on the results of the group fans can then head back to Sao Paulo and fly home, head back to Rio for the second round if we come 2nd or fly to Recife if we top the group (as overland travel will not be practical given the distance needed to travel.

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