Immerse yourself in a city teeming with tradition, rich vernaculars and an array of cuisines. At the heart of our culture lies the homegrown kitchen; foods harvested and nurtured in the backyards of homes and farms, cooked traditionally over wood-fired stoves. We’ll explore the vibrant history of BH, renowned for its food culture brimming with renditions of traditional and refined culinary practices. Visiting superior restaurants that serve the authentic flavors of Minas Gerais, you’ll experience a cuisine influenced by Portuguese, African, and indigenous cooking styles. Mercado Central - the world’s third-best market - boasts a vibrant culture and history told from humble beginnings through to the present day. Saturdays are set for beer tasting, a chance to delve into the flavors of genuine, heavenly craft beers. We begin early Sundays at the Handicraft Fair - the vintage hippie fair. Then it’s off to the Pampulha region, where the magnificent architectural designs of Oscar Niemeyer dating from the 1940s grace the shore of its lake. This UNESCO-acclaimed area (2016) perfectly sets the stage for lunch at Restaurante Xapuri.