English for Shy People: Meet Viviane in Minas Gerais

Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais - Brasil
Meet Viviane!

I live here, in Belo Horizonte. That's my hometown, and I love it from the bottom of my heart!

It's the capital of the State of Minas Gerais, in the southeast of Brazil, known for its cheese bread and for the huge Mineirão Stadium. Nearby are Lake Pampulha Lagoon and The Pampulha Architectural Complex, which includes The Church of São Francisco De Assis, designed by the Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. 

Liberty Square, Belo HorizonteIn addition, there are other famous tourist attractions in Belo Horizonte, such as City Park and Mangabeiras Park, as well as the famous squares around the city: Station Square, Savassi Square, Pope's Square, and Liberty Square (pictured to the right.) 

Living in Belo Horizonte suits me: It's not a twenty-four-hour city; it's not large, crowded and full of energy like São Paulo and New York, but it's not very quiet like a sleepy place. There's always something to do and there's always something going on. 

In my neighborhood, we can get to know some neighbors and have a sense of community. People have time to talk to each other and do things together, like walking, riding bikes, and strolling out in a square.

Belo Horizonte is a great place to live! It's a unique place! I've lived here my whole life, and I can't imagine living in anywhere else! As it is surrounded by mountains, if you need a break, it's easy to drive up to them and find a quiet place to rest.

But my hometown has changed a lot in the last thirty years: There are more apartment buildings than houses nowadays. Traffic of cars, buses and motorcycles in the city center is an issue. There are more people, and the cost of living is higher than it used to be in the past.

However, the soul of the city is still the same! Belo Horizonte is always Belo Horizonte!


Location: Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil

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