I was at this mall atleast once a week while staying in BH (lol it was walking distance from my air…read morebnb & when i had nothing to do, i would come here). Its a pretty small mall. The food court is ok - with some good options. There a couple of cafes both the floors and for some reaaon, the burger king is always crowded. I guess people love BK here. My favorite stores to browse were Forever 21, Shoulder, Kopenhagen (for the yummy hot chocolate) and TNG. Free Wifi available.

Typical mall with an interesting indoor/outdoor layout. It can be a little hot around the outside…read morewhere it is open air. They have a decent number of shops and restaurants but nothing special. The floors are a little disjointed so you have to search around for be escalators and figure out the food court and game area are on the top floor with slim offerings. The convenience is that it's quite walkable from the Lourdes and obviously the Savassi area. There is also free wifi available.

This mall is air conditioned and a 'refuge' from the 'insanity' that is BH's downtown streets…read more There is nothing overly special or noteworthy here but there is a decent range of shops spread out over several levels. There is a parking garage too, but in fashion with the local style, the curved ramps are steep and narrow. Compared to other malls in the Centro (Diamond Mall and Patio Savassi) this mall is busier and smaller. But, it does offer some relative calm from the sensory onslaught on the sidewalks outside.

Decent indoor mall with several floors and a garage on top. Right next door to the CAM athletic…read moreclub. They have a fairly big food court, that opens on the middle to all floors. The panoramic elevator isn't that exciting but the layout in nice and there's a decent amount of brand name stores. Much bigger than Pátio Savassi shopping. They also have a cinema upstairs, a taxi stand, no hot zone entertainment center (but the one at Pátio is pretty small). It's a little less centrally located from the neighbors of Savassi and Lourdes but close to Centro.

Decent size upscale mall. There are several well known large brands for clothes and accessories, as…read morewell as cafeterias and a food court. A book store too. Parking is expensive, especially for shorter visits (R$12 for 45 minutes to 3 hours).

It's a great place to experience the food and culture of Brazil/Belo. The snacks were great. I was…read morenot expecting to see so many bars with large crowds on a Sunday. Everywhere we stopped the service, the selections and value were awesome. I would recommend anyone visiting Belo to visit the market--its a vibe!

For visitors to BH, Mercado Central should be very high on your 'to-experience' list. Prepare…read moreyourself before you go; this place is hectic and loud and in the maze of alleyways it's easy to get a bit lost. But, think glass half-full and you'll enjoy the sounds and smells and see what's on offer. Seriously, you name it and some stall sells it: spices, produce, live animals (birds, fish etc), household items, electronics, pinga (cachaça), and much more. There are also a few bar(zinho)s and restaurants, including one that participates in, and has won, the annual comida de boteco (bar food) festival. Really a fantastic place. It tends to get many visitors from out of town (not many foreign tourists though) and as such the prices are often a little higher than usual; the difference is that here all shops are located under a single roof. Do Not Miss.