Today we have another blog contributor! The very dear Clayton Rock! He's been to a lot of great places and today he's going to tell us about another one of his experiences.
What it is and what to do in Inhotim.
Far beyond anything you can imagine. This was the first thing that came to mind when I started walking around the Inhotim Institute.
The son of a miner, I've been to Belo Horizonte a few times, but I've never had the opportunity to visit this beautiful place.
Located in the city of Brumadinho, about 60 km from Belo Horizonte, the Inhotim Institute is today home to one of the most important collections of contemporary art in Brazil and the largest open-air art center in Latin America. Its name, according to the residents of Brumadinho, derives from an expression used in the past to refer to the owner of the farm where the park is located. Senhor Tim, which in the language of the locals became "Nhô Tim".
The park has a lot of green space and numerous art galleries, both indoors and outdoors. The flora on site is extremely rich, with a botanical garden that surrounds practically the entire park.
I'm a total layman when it comes to art, but both I and the people who were with me during the tour were dazzled by the beauty and diversity on display. To get to know the park properly and see all the works on display, it is advisable to make at least two visits and these can be done entirely on foot, or there is also the option of buying a special entrance ticket that entitles you to be transported from one gallery to another via golf carts, which are scattered throughout the park.
It's well worth a visit, so set aside a weekend or a holiday in your diary and be there to see what I'm talking about up close.
The Inhotim Institute is open from Wednesday to Friday from 09:30 to 16:30 and on weekends and public holidays the opening hours are extended to 17:30.
Tickets: Tuesday - Free Entry
Wednesday and Thursday: R$ 20,00 full/ R$ 10,00 half
Friday, Saturday, Sundays and public holidays: R$ 30,00 full/ R$ 15,00 student.
More information at www.inhotim.org.br
[small_header]How to get there:[/small_header]The easiest and most convenient way to get to Inhotim is by car. The journey time from Belo Horizonte is 90 minutes and the park has free parking.
If you prefer to go by bus, the Saritur company has buses leaving from the Belo Horizonte bus station at the following times:
Departure from BH Bus Station Platform F2
Tuesday to Friday: departure at 8:15 a.m. and return at 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: departure at 8:15 a.m. and return at 5 p.m.
Ticket price R$ 23.90.
3 Responses
Clayton, you rock! 😉
Wow, Clayton,
very nice description, you wrote the sensations which I love and also the most important and practical information!
Big kiss. Di.
When I went, it was very hot and I saw lots of people bathing in the pools. A good tip is to take bathing suits!