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Brasilia: Order & Progress
Brasilia is Brazil’s gleaming vision of the future—a stark white metropolis shining amid the green plains and woodlands of the Planalto Central. This city exemplifies the “order and progress” celebrated in motto on the national flag. Brasilia embodies the 20th-century principles of urbanism on a massive scale.
Brasilia replaced Rio as the federal capital in 1960—a move designed to populate the interior and bring regional neutrality to the country’s government. The city was planned by Lucio Costa, who laid out the central thoroughfares in the shape of a bird in flight. Many of Brasilia’s public buildings were designed by famed architect Oscar Niemeyer. His accomplishments include the National Congress, National Library, Presidential Palace, National Museum, and Cathedral of Brasilia. Brasilia was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1987, in honor of its architectural treasures.
What to do in Brasilia
Visitors to Brasilia can explore the city’s unique architecture, cultural institutions, and nearby nature. Popular tours include Oscar Niemeyer’s architectural landmarks, panoramic views from the TV Tower, and strolls along Lake Paranoá’s lively waterfront. Parks like Sarah Kubitschek offer trails and cycling paths, while day trips lead to waterfalls at Chapada Imperial or the dramatic landscapes of Chapada dos Veadeiros.
What is the Weather Like?
Brasilia’s climate is tropical, with year-round highs in the 90s and lows around 60°F. Although temperatures remain steady year-round, Brasilia enjoys a marked dry season from May through September, basking in clear skies and gentle warmth. By contrast, the rainy season (October to April) brings more humidity and frequent afternoon showers.
These averages are changing, please check extended weather forecasts using your favorite weather app prior to departure.
Getting There
Being Brazil’s federal capital, Brasilia’s airport is well connected with several domestic locations. Brasilia’s airport is connected by nonstop flights from Rio de Janeiro (1 hour 45 minutes) and Sao Paulo (1.5 hours).
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