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Brumadinho
Half-day trip from Belo Horizonte for Inhotim Museum; skip if you don't want contemporary art or botanic gardens.
Brumadinho, 60 km southwest of Belo Horizonte, is a small mining town that holds Inhotim, Latin America's largest open-air museum — a botanic park with dozens of contemporary-art pavilions. Most visitors come for Inhotim only and return the same day. The town itself has a few colonial churches and rural inns, but the museum is the reason to go.
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- Best months
- Apr–Sep (dry, mild)
- avoid Dec–Feb (rainy, hot)
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- CNF
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- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Brazil ↗US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an e-visa (about US$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Brumadinho190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Brumadinho, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).Brazil-wide
- SIM or eSIMVivo, Claro and TIM cover the country; buying a prepaid SIM needs a passport and sometimes a CPF — an eSIM before you fly is easier.Brazil-wide
- Tap waterDo not drink tap water; filtered water is provided in most homes and hotels.Brazil-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% service (serviço) usually on the bill; optional but normal.Brazil-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/N. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 127 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Brazil-wide
- SafetyBrumadinho is generally safe for day visitors.
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- RestroomsPut toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.Brazil-wide
- Emergency numbers190 police · 192 ambulance · 193 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysCarnival shuts many businesses for several days; museums often close on Mondays.Brazil-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCNF Belo Horizonte/Confins (About 1.5 h by car/taxi to Brumadinho; bus via Belo Horizonte takes longer.).
- Getting aroundSaritur bus from Belo Horizonte to Inhotim (about 1.5 h, R$40–46 (≈ US$8–9) each way).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and snack at Inhotim caféR$10–20 (≈ US$2–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi Brumadinho town to InhotimR$30–50 (≈ US$6–10)
- Metro or bus rideSaritur bus Belo Horizonte–Inhotim (one way)checkR$40–46 (≈ US$8–9)
- Museum or sight ticketInhotim entry (general)checkR$20 (≈ US$4)
- Budget bedPousada double room, a night, per roomR$120 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedPousada double room, a night, per roomR$200 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedPousada double room, a night, per roomR$350 (≈ US$65)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$80 (≈ US$15) · Mid R$150 (≈ US$30) · High R$300 (≈ US$60)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CNF Belo Horizonte/Confins (About 1.5 h by car/taxi to Brumadinho; bus via Belo Horizonte takes longer.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Apr–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jun (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Dec (17 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Brumadinho: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Saritur bus from Belo Horizonte to Inhotim (about 1.5 h, R$40–46 each way). Taxi or rideshare from Brumadinho town to Inhotim (about 15 min). No public transport inside Inhotim — you walk or take the internal shuttle (check).
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Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Saritur bus or taxi
Base city for Inhotim; see the Pampulha architectural complex.
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus via Belo Horizonte or car
Basilica of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos with Aleijadinho's soapstone prophets.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Bus via Belo Horizonte or car
Baroque gold-rush town; needs at least one night.
Door to door: About 3 h
Bus via Belo Horizonte or car
Well-preserved colonial town with artisan shops.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Brumadinho town centre
Basic pousadas and a few inns; close to restaurants and bus stop.
Casa Branca district
Rural inns with Minas Gerais cuisine; surrounded by mountains.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- R$80–120 (≈ US$15–25) (bus + entry + snack)
- Mid
- R$150–250 (≈ US$30–50) (bus + entry + lunch)
- High
- R$300 (≈ US$60)+ (taxi/rides + entry + full meal)
Trip budget
| Pousada double room1 × 1 night × R$200 | R$200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$150 | R$300 |
| Saritur bus Belo Horizonte–Inhotim return2 × R$80 · check | R$160 |
| Inhotim entry2 × R$20 · check | R$40 |
| Inhotim internal shuttle2 × R$10 · check | R$20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$72 |
| Trip total≈ R$396 per person per day, bed included | R$792≈ US$150 |
2026 estimate in BRL; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Saritur bus Belo Horizonte–Inhotim (one way)check | R$40–46 (≈ US$8–9) |
| Inhotim entry (general)check | R$20 (≈ US$4) |
| Inhotim entry (student/senior)check | R$10 (≈ US$2) |
| Lunch at Inhotim restaurant | R$40–70 (≈ US$8–13) |
| Coffee and snack at Inhotim café | R$10–20 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Taxi Brumadinho town to Inhotim | R$30–50 (≈ US$6–10) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Inhotim is closed on Mondays; last entry is 1 h before closing.
- No outside food allowed inside Inhotim; eat at the on-site restaurants.
- The museum is large (140 ha); wear comfortable shoes and bring water.
- Brumadinho is a mining area; avoid unmarked trails near dams.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Belo Horizonte (check address); most other countries have embassies in Brasília or consulates in São Paulo/Rio.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Saritur bus Belo Horizonte–Inhotim: about R$40–46 (≈ US$8–9) one way, 1.5 h (check)
- Taxi Belo Horizonte to Brumadinho: R$150–250 (≈ US$30–50)
- Inhotim entry: R$20 (≈ US$4) general, R$10 (≈ US$2) student/senior (check)
Say or show
- Bom dia — Hello / Good morning (bohm DEE-ah)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (KWAN-toh KOOS-tah)
- Onde fica o museu? — Where is the museum? (OHN-deh FEE-kah oo moo-ZEH-oo)
- Posso pagar com cartão? — Can I pay by card? (POH-soh pah-GAR kohm kar-TOW)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Brumadinho. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Sep (dry, mild) · avoid Dec–Feb (rainy, hot) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Inhotim page with gallery list, opening hours and shuttle schedule.
- Casa Branca district page with inns and hiking trails.
- Serra do Rola-Moça State Park page with trail maps and access.
Sources
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