Been There – Belo Horizonte

Starbucks Been There – Belo Horizonte is a mug for the capital of Minas Gerais state in southeastern Brazil, which stands as one of the country’s first planned cities, founded in 1897 to replace Ouro Preto as the state capital. The city’s name translates to “Beautiful Horizon” in Portuguese, a fitting tribute to its stunning location surrounded by mountains and hills that create a natural amphitheatre. Designed by engineer Aarão Reis, the city was conceived during Brazil’s Republican era as a modern administrative center that could accommodate the growing needs of Minas Gerais.… Read more