Lucio F.

I’m a local host born and raised in Belo Horizonte, passionate about the culture, history, gastronomy and everyday life of Minas Gerais.

For over 10 years, I’ve worked in tourism, marketing and destination promotion, including experience as Superintendent of Tourism Marketing for the state of Minas Gerais.

I’m also the creator of “Ruas de BH”, a local Instagram project focused on the stories, culture and urban life of Belo Horizonte, and the founder of “Viva Minas”, a travel agency specialized in personalized experiences in Minas Gerais.

As a true “mineiro”, I’m naturally very welcoming. I love meeting new people, sharing local stories, discovering great food and sharing a beer at a local bar.

I love helping travelers discover the city beyond the traditional tourist attractions, through local food, architecture, bars, culture and authentic experiences that connect visitors with the real lifestyle of the city.

My tour style is personal, flexible and focused on authentic local experiences rather than traditional tourism.

I enjoy creating experiences that combine culture, history, gastronomy, architecture, local bars and the everyday lifestyle of Belo Horizonte and Minas Gerais. More than simply visiting places, I like helping travelers understand the local culture and feel connected to the city in a natural and welcoming way.

Every experience is adapted to the traveler’s interests and pace, whether exploring historic areas, discovering local food, learning about Belo Horizonte’s urban history or simply sharing a beer and good conversation at a local bar.

My goal is always to make visitors feel comfortable, safe and truly experience the city like a local.

I enjoy guiding LGBTQ+ travelers because I genuinely like meeting people from different cultures, backgrounds and experiences.

As a local host, my goal is always to create a welcoming, safe and comfortable environment where travelers can feel free to enjoy the city in an authentic way.

Belo Horizonte has a vibrant social life, great gastronomy, interesting cultural scenes and very welcoming people, and I enjoy sharing this local perspective with visitors beyond traditional tourism.

For me, good experiences are built through respect, conversation, culture, good food and genuine local connection.