Uberlandia City Guide
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Brazil

Uberlandia City Guide

Minas Gerais

Uberlândia in Minas Gerais, Brazil, is a dynamic city known for its strong agribusiness and thriving commerce. It's modern and offers a balance of urban amenities with plenty of green spaces.

Lifestyle🍽️

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Food Scene
Good
7

Mix of traditional Minas Gerais dishes and international cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options are growing.

Local Dishes:
Pão de Queijo, Feijão Tropeiro, Frango com Quiabo, Tutu de Feijão
International Cuisine:
Italian, Japanese
Vegan FriendlyVegetarian Friendly
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Nightlife
Good
6

Decent options with bars and clubs, mainly around university areas.

Coffee Culture
Good
7

Strong coffee culture thanks to local production and a growing number of specialty cafes.

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Tipping
Not Required

A 10% service charge is common in restaurants, tipping is optional but appreciated.

Top Attractions
Complexo Parque do Sabiá
Nature
Large park with zoo, aquarium, and sports facilities.
Museu Municipal de Uberlândia
Museums
Local museum showcasing regional history.
Paróquia Nossa Senhora das Dores
Religious Sites
Historic church known for its architecture.
SIM Cards

SIM cards are available from major providers like Vivo, Claro, and TIM.

Available at:
Vivo Store
Claro Store
TIM Store
Recommended Apps
Uber(Transport)
iFood(Food Delivery)
WhatsApp(Communication)

Services & Infrastructure

Street Cleanliness
Good
7

The city is generally clean and well-maintained.

24/7 Services
Good
6

Some pharmacies and convenience stores operate round-the-clock.

Groceries
Bretas
Carrefour
Mart Minas

Big supermarkets like Bretas, Carrefour, and Mart Minas offer most groceries, while Mercado Municipal is best for fresh and local produce.

Cashless Payments
Widely accepted

Card payments are common in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops, though cash is still used, it's not necessary for most transactions.

ATMs

ATMs are easy to find in banks and shopping centers but watch for international card fees.

Schools
Local only

Local schools primarily use Portuguese; information on international schools is limited.

Work & Digital💻

Coworking Spaces
Not Available
Work-Friendly Cafés
Poor
Digital Nomad Community
Poor
3

Limited information on a digital nomad community.

Nature & Activities🌿

Green Spaces
Excellent
9

Abundant parks and natural spaces, great for recreation.

Running
Excellent
8

Parks like Parque do Sabiá offer popular running tracks.

Gyms
Available

Various gym options are spread across the city.

Available Gyms:
Smart Fit
Bluefit
Tennis
Good
7

Facilities like Uberlândia Tennis Club offer courts.

Padel
Poor
0

Information on padel courts is limited.

Yoga
Good
7

Various studios likely available, typical for Brazilian cities of this size.

Martial Arts
Good
7

Likely facilities for popular martial arts like BJJ and Muay Thai.

Skiing
Poor
0

Not applicable due to tropical climate.

Water Sports
Poor
0

Limited to pedal boating at Parque do Sabiá lake.

Surfing
Poor
0

No opportunities as the city is inland.

Diving
Poor
0

No suitable sites; the city is far from the coast.

Health & Safety🏥

Healthcare
Good
7

Public healthcare is available but waiting times can be long; private facilities offer better service at a cost.

Hospitals:
Hospital Santa Genoveva
Hospital de Clínicas da UFU
Pharmacies:
Raia Drogasil
Pague Menos
Drogaria São Paulo
Tap Water Safety
Safe to drink

Tap water is treated and generally safe, yet many prefer bottled water.

Common Scams
Good Samaritan scams, Fake police, Credit card scams

Community & Family

Family Friendly
Good
7

Parks and attractions for families are available, though not abundant.

LGBTQ+ Friendly
Limited
5

General LGBTQ+ safety varies; legal protections exist but societal acceptance can differ.

Pet Friendly
Good
7

Several parks and accommodations are pet-friendly.

Communities
Uberlandia Expats (Community)
Digital Nomads Uberlândia (Community)

Quick Facts

Population
713,224
Power Reliability
Excellent
8/10

Usually reliable, but outages can happen during heavy rainstorms.

Mountains
Available

Located in the Brazilian Highlands, suitable for hiking and outdoor activities.

Languages
Portuguese(100%)
Emergency
190
Police
192
Ambulance (SAMU)
193
Fire Department

⚠️Natural Disasters Risk

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Tsunami
Very Low Risk
0
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Earthquake
Very Low Risk
2

🌦️Seasonal Issues

Rainy season
November, December, January, February, March
Heavy rainfall, especially in December.
Dry season
May, June, July, August, September
Can lead to fires affecting air quality.

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