Serra do Curral
Serra do Curral / Parque da Serra do Curral
An iron-ore ridge along the southern edge of the city. It gave Belo Horizonte its name and its nickname of 'beautiful horizon.' Trails in Serra do Curral Park lead up the ridge for panoramic views.
Serra do Curral is an east-west ridge that gave Belo Horizonte its nickname, the 'beautiful horizon.' It is a municipal natural heritage site. Curral Park on the slope has an observation platform and hiking trails of about 1 to 2 hours. You can walk along the ridge, with the city on one side and mining areas and hills on the other. The park is generally open Tuesday through Sunday and is free, but you must enter during the designated hours. Avoid afternoon thunderstorms during the rainy season.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Praça do Papa
- Mangabeiras Park & Lookout
- Savassi
- Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil Belo Horizonte
- Palácio da Liberdade
- Praça da Liberdade & Circuito Liberdade
- MM Gerdau – Museum of Mines and Metal
- Memorial Minas Gerais Vale