Bruno Mars Transforms Small Brazilian Bar into Tourist Hotspot

A surprise visit by the Grammy-winning artist has brought fame and new opportunities to a modest bar in Belo Horizonte.

In November 2024, Bruno Mars made an unannounced visit to Laçador, a small bar in the Cachoeirinha neighborhood of Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
The visit, captured in a video shared on Mars's Instagram, turned the bar into a popular tourist destination, drawing fans from across the country.
The bar’s owner, Ronaldo Teixeira, credits the visit with revitalizing his business, which had struggled financially since its opening two years ago.
A beer brand featured during Mars's visit funded renovations for the bar, including new furniture and a framed photo of Teixeira with the singer.
Bruno Mars, affectionately known as 'Bruninho' in Brazil, expressed his deep connection to the country, where he has performed four times and received a symbolic national ID card.