Belo Horizonte: Brazil's Rock 'n' Roll Capital 🤘

As the capital of Minas Gerais (literally "General Mines"—this state fueled Brazil’s mineral wealth!), Belo Horizonte blends industrial grit with rebellious soul. Nearby, the colonial gem Ouro Preto stands as a glittering relic of the gold rush era. Why It Rocks: 🎸 Brazil’s punk heartland: Black-clothed locals, rock-blaring bars, and an attitude as bold as its coffee. ⚡ Architectural mixtape: From Oscar Niemeyer’s futuristic lakeside church to the neoclassical-meets-baroque Liberation Square (Praça da Liberdade). 🌆 Sky-high views: Papa Square offers a panoramic mosh pit of the cityscape. Must-See: ▸ Pampulha Modern Ensemble (Niemeyer’s UNESCO-listed masterpiece) ▸ Liberty Square (Where every architectural era mosh pits together) #RebelCity #BrazilianRock #MoreThanMines #PostcardFromBH