International Tour of Pampulha 2026

You want a race that mixes city, nature and Brazilian vibes, all without leaving Belo Horizonte? The Volta Internacional da Pampulha ticks every box: 18 km around a setting that makes you feel like you’re sightseeing… on the move 🏙️.

The common thread is Pampulha: a large lake, parks, paths where you can breathe, and an atmosphere that carries you when it starts to sting a little 🌿.

On the enjoyment side, you’re never far from something beautiful: keep an eye out (without running into a lamppost) for the Igreja São Francisco de Assis and the architectural ensemble of Pampulha—it’s clearly the kind of panorama that makes you forget the kilometers ⛪.

And after the finish, don’t head straight back: take a relaxed stroll along the Lagoa da Pampulha, stop by the Parque Guanabara if you’re with kids (or a big kid), and head to the Mineirão right next door to feel the area’s sporting soul! ⚽

My perfect plan: recover in strolling mode, take a few photos, then enjoy a drink on a terrace around Pampulha before heading off with the feeling you’ve had a race + a city break in a single outing.