Belo Horizonte: Where Humidity and Concrete Collide
just landed in this concrete jungle and it's... practically breathing outside, hope you brought waterproof grip tape. the air's so thick you could slice it with a razor, and my board's already sweating more than a tourist in a sauna.
if you get restless, *Ouro Preto and Serra do Cipó are basically your backyard escape routes. but honestly? i'm stuck in this sticky vortex until i find a dry rail to grind.
"dude, avoid Praça da Liberdade like the plague after 3pm. security's got a vendetta against skate shoes, and they WILL confiscate your board. heard it from a guy who lost a $300 setup last week."
someone told me the Mercado Central has these insane granite ledges that're practically custom-built for kickflips. but then a local barista warned me the cops patrol that area like hawks, so maybe pack a decoy bag?
"yo, hit up Pampulha Lagoon at dawn. the abandoned amphitheater stairs? absolute gold. just watch out for the goose poop - that stuff'll make you wipe harder than a 10-year-old's birthday party."
"heard the Parque Municipal skate park's got a pool deeper than my student loans. locals say it's worth the trek, but bring bug spray - the mosquitoes here are feral."
before you head out, peep this BH local's skate spot cheat sheet - it's saved my bacon more times than i can count. and if your board dies mid-session? Yelp's got repair shops that won't rob you blind.
oh and pro-tip*: if your bearings seize up from the humidity, hit Mercado Central's hardware stalls. they've got lube that works better than coffee for hangovers.
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