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Monumental Axis (Eixo Monumental)
hotelsBrasília's heart - 6km ceremonial avenue with all major landmarks. Congress, Cathedral, museums, ministries, TV Tower. Where the architecture is. Best by car/tour. Walkable sections but spread out. UNESCO heritage core.
Asa Sul (South Wing)
hotelsResidential superblocks - the 'wing' where people live. Superquadras (apartment blocks in gardens). Restaurants, shops in commercial strips. Daily life Brasília. Interesting urban planning experiment. More local atmosphere.
Lago Sul
hotelsWealthy lakeside district - embassies, mansions, Pontão do Lago Sul (waterfront complex). Where rich Brasília lives. Lake Paranoá views. Good restaurants, weekend leisure. Less architecturally interesting but pleasant.
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faq.subtitle Brasília
Built 1956-1960 by President Kubitschek to develop interior, unite country. Planned by Lúcio Costa, architecture by Oscar Niemeyer. Replaced Rio as capital. Ambitious modernist project. '50 years in 5' slogan. Now UNESCO World Heritage.
For architecture/design lovers - absolutely! Niemeyer buildings unique. Not typical beach Brazil. 1-2 days enough. Best combined with Chapada dos Veadeiros. Interesting urban experiment even if you're not into architecture. Different Brazil experience.
City designed for cars - walking impractical for sights. Uber/99 essential and cheap. Rent car if comfortable. Guided tours convenient for Monumental Axis. Metro exists but doesn't serve tourist areas. Distances deceive - looks close but far.
May to September - dry season, pleasant temperatures. Rainy season (October-April) has afternoon storms but still ok. No beach so weather less critical. Avoid Carnival if want government buildings open (holidays). Year-round destination.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Brasília
Visit National Congress at sunset - Niemeyer's masterpiece, twin towers with dome bowls. Free guided tours inside (book ahead). Reflecting pool stunning. Night illumination beautiful. Brasília's most iconic image.
Cathedral of Brasília is must-see - dramatic Niemeyer design, 16 curved columns, stained glass interior. Free entry. Photos spectacular inside. Morning light best. Nearby museums worth visiting too.
Use Uber/99 apps - essential in Brasília! City too spread out to walk between sights. Very cheap - 30-50 BRL crosses city. Download before arrival. Both apps reliable and safe.
TV Tower (Torre de TV) for panoramic views - free observation deck shows airplane city layout clearly. Best orientation point. Craft fair at base weekends. Go daytime for photos showing the urban plan.
Weather
Average temperature by month
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26°
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26°
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25°
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25°
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25°
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26°
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28°
16°Aug
30°
18°Sep
29°
20°Oct
26°
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19°Dec
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
25 - 50 R$
~37.5 $
Mid-range
60 - 150 R$
~105 $
Fine dining
200 - 500 R$
~350 $
Street Food
Local dish
10 - 30 R$
~20.0 $
Drinks
Coffee
6 - 15 R$
~10.5 $
Local beer
10 - 20 R$
~15.0 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
3 - 7 R$
~5.0 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
60 - 120 R$ / night
~90.0 $
Guesthouse
150 - 300 R$ / night
~225 $
Hotel 3★
350 - 600 R$ / night
~475 $
Hotel 5★
800 - 2,000 R$ / night
~1,400 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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widespread
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Cash declining but still used by 68.9% of Brazilians in early 2025, though only 22% consider it preferred method. Pix instant payment has made cash nearly obsolete for many. Urban areas like Brasilia show stronger move away from cash. Rural zones and lower-income groups still rely on physical money. Cash recommended: keep R$100 (~USD 20) for rare cash-only establishments. Brazil is card-friendly, ATMs widely available in malls and airports.
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Exchange at banks: Banco do Brasil, Itau, Bradesco, Santander. Exchange houses in shopping malls: Brasilia Shopping, Conjunto Nacional. Airport exchange available but rates worse. ATMs common but may have withdrawal limits. Wise/Revolut cards work well. Always pay in BRL.
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10%
10% service charge (taxa de serviço) usually included. Check bill. If not included, 10% expected.
Safety
Medium safety level
Follow standard precautions
Brasília safer than Rio/São Paulo but still Brazil - petty crime exists. Tourist areas generally safe. Avoid satellite cities after dark. Monumental Axis well-patrolled. Car-dependent city - less walking risk. Use registered taxis, apps. Normal Brazil precautions apply.