About Brasília
Brasília is the capital of Brazil, home to around 2,207,718 people.
Best time
The dry season (roughly May–September) is ideal
Weather
From highland cool to tropical warmth
Experiences
Things to do in Brasília
1
Three Powers Square
2
Itamaraty Palace
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Brasilia Cathedral
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Brasilia National Museum
5
Television Tower
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Juscelino Kubitschek Memorial
Budget travel
Free things to do in Brasília
Three Powers Square
Brasilia Cathedral
Juscelino Kubitschek Memorial
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
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Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Three Powers Square
- Visit Itamaraty Palace
- Visit Brasilia Cathedral
- Eat at Giraffas
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Brasilia National Museum
- Visit Television Tower
- Visit Juscelino Kubitschek Memorial
- Eat at Pizzaria Dom Bosco
Where to eat
Local favourites
Giraffas
Local chain with several locations around town. Rivals McDonalds in the fast food market by serving sandwiches and cheap beef/chicken + rice
Pizzaria Dom Bosco
The oldest active pizzeria in Brasilia. Sells reasonably cheap pizza by the slice.
Pizzaria Dom Bosco South Wing
Pizzaria Dom Bosco North Wing
Pizzaria Dom Bosco St. Sudoeste
Fourt Court of Conjunto Nacional Mall
A convenient place for finding reasonably priced food. The mall is located right beside the main bus terminal (rodoviaria) and at walking di
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Like U Hotel
Formerly the Bristol Hotel, central location with easy access to a shopping center and bus lines. From R$181 single per night.
Hotel Royal Tulip Brasília Alvorada
This large hotel by the Paranoa Lake and right next to the Alvorada Palace is reputed as the city's best. It's somewhat out of the way thoug
Lets Idea Brasília Hotel
A luxury 18-story 148-room hotel, adjacent to the central business and banking districts. You shouldn't be too agoraphobic if you want to us
Brasilia Palace Hotel
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer and inaugurated in 1958, this hotel completes the Brasilia/Niemeyer experience. It was the first hotel in the cit
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Meliá Brasil 21
This full service 5 star hotel features large rooms as well as a good restaurant and breakfast buffet.
Shopping
- Sebinho
- Conjunto Nacional
- The ParkShopping
Nightlife
- Outro Calaf
- Clube do Choro
Museums & culture
- Itamaraty Palace
- Brasilia Cathedral
- Brasilia National Museum
In pictures
Brasília gallery
Keep exploring
