Belo Horizonte has a tropical savannah climate. Although it's
generally warm year-round, the city does experience four distinct
seasons. The average temperatures in peak summer, December to
February, hover between 65°F (18°C) and 82°F (28°C), though
temperatures regularly rise above 86°F (30°C). It is rainy in the
hottest months, between November and March. In winter, between June
and August, average temperatures range between 55°F (13°C) and 79°F
(26°C).
Tancredo Neves/Confins International Airport
Location: The airport is located 24 miles (38km) north of downtown
Belo Horizonte.
Time: GMT -3 (GMT -2 between October and
February)
Getting to the city:
The airport is quite far from the city and it takes about 50
minutes to drive to the city centre. The airport is served by
regular buses, executive buses, and taxis. The airport is not
directly accessed by the Belo Horizonte subway, but buses can take
passengers to the metro station.
Car Rental:
Car hire companies at the airport include Avis, Hertz and
Movida.
Airport Taxis:
Taxis from a number of different companies are available at the
airport, including Cooperfins, Coopertramo, Cootramo, and Mines
Taxi. Taxi counters are available in Hall of Terminal 1 and 3.
Facilities:
Facilities at the airport include banks, ATMs, medical
facilities, a pharmacy, baby-changing facilities, baggage storage,
shops (including duty-free), and several restaurants and bars.
Parking
Short- and long-term parking is available within walking
distance of the terminal.
The streets of Belo Horizonte are arranged in a grid pattern,
which makes it easier to navigate despite the urban sprawl. The
city is a major transport hub for buses, with the bus terminal at
the northern end of Afonso Pena Avenue servicing most major cities
in Brazil.
Belo Horizonte itself has a good bus network, though it can be
confusing for tourists. The buses are colour-coded: yellow buses
circulate within the same city region; blue buses head in and out
of the city centre; red buses travel between the city centre and
more distant neighbourhoods; orange buses go from one region to
another without stopping in the city centre; and green buses travel
between BHBUS stations.
Belo Horizonte also has a metro train, though the network is
limited and rather useless for travellers. Against that, the city
has one of the best taxi fleets in the country. Taxis are white,
ever-present and relatively inexpensive.