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Bus from São João del Rei to Belo Horizonte with a connection in Barbacena:
In a multi-leg trip, external factors can influence the estimated arrival time. Opt for a connection interval of at least 2 hours between buses.
Your bus trip from São João del Rei to Belo Horizonte has an approximate road distance of 186 km. This route may vary depending on the chosen transportation.

The history of Belo Horizonte started in 1701 with the foundation of Arraial Curral del Rei. After it was appointed capital of Minas Gerais, it was named Cidade de Minas (in 1897). In 1901, the city was named Belo Horizonte.
Belo Horizonte (often called BH) is one of the most important cities of Brazil. It was the first planned Brazilian city. Belo Horizonte has grown continuously and has become a metropolis. However, it still has a strong connection with the nature, inspired by the numerous mountains, which surround the city.
There are a lot of tourists visiting Belo Horizonte by bus, looking for beautiful natural places, gastronomic specialities as well as numerous historic places, which are located all around the city, and in other historical cities close to Belo Horizonte.
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