
Host city · FIFA Women's World Cup 2027
Belo Horizonte travel guide for the 2027 World Cup
Minas Gerais · venue: Mineirão (66,658)
Belo Horizonte hosts its 2027 Women's World Cup matches at the Mineirão, next to Lake Pampulha about 10 km north of the centre. Known for its bar culture and food, the city has no metro link to the stadium, so plan on buses or app rides.
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How do you get around Belo Horizonte?
- Match-day buses run from the centre and Savassi to the Mineirão.
- App rides are the easiest way around the city; traffic around Pampulha builds before kick-off.
- The BH Metrô has one line and does not serve the main visitor areas or the stadium directly.
Confins International (CNF) is about 35 km north; allow 45 to 60 minutes by taxi or airport bus.
Where should you stay in Belo Horizonte?
Savassi
The main dining and nightlife district with plenty of hotels.
Lourdes
Quieter, upmarket, near Savassi.
Pampulha
Close to the stadium and the lake's modernist buildings by Oscar Niemeyer, but further from bars.
Is Belo Horizonte safe for visiting fans?
- Take normal big-city precautions with phones and valuables.
- Use app rides at night.
- The Pampulha area is generally calm; leave the stadium with the crowd.
What is the weather like in Belo Horizonte in June and July?
June and July are dry and mild, typically 13 to 25°C, with cool mornings and evenings.