Pampulha Lagoon Picture 7

More information on Pampulha Lagoon in Belo Horizonte Photo by: Denilson Novaes

A large lagoon located on the south-westerly side of Belo Horizonte, the Pampulha is completely man-made, although is very natural in its appearance. Many local attractions surround the Pampulha Lagoon, such as the Mineirao Stadium, the Igreja de Sao Francisco de Assis and the campus of the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - UFMG. This giant pond was constructed in 1940 and has since become an integral part of the city, providing an essential recreational space regularly frequented by locals. If you are a keen jogger on holiday, then this is certainly the place to come for a run. Of note, is it here where the annual 'Volta da Pampulha' running race takes place.

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