Brasilia Hotels
Bravura Brasilia!
Now this is how to plan a city! Brazil’s capital Brasilia is a masterpiece of modernist architecture and attracts building buffs from around the world. And despite not being famed for its nightlife, Brasilia has a few spots that save travellers from staying in their hotel rooms glued to reality TV. ... Read more »
Brasilia’s most stunning and weirdly futuristic architecture lies east of the Monumental Axis and includes the iconic arches of the Palácio da Alvorada. Culture snobs scornful of the city’s lack of major museums (or of the awkwardly inadequate Brasilia National Museum) will enjoy the active contemporary arts scene of CAIXA Cultural. And if you’re still convinced that the real Brazil doesn’t exist here, head to the popular dining destination CLS 405 for a taste of almost every culture you can think of…
BRASILIA’S TOP 10
10. Chapada Imperial Not all parks and waterfalls in Brasilia are man-made – this natural wonder has trekking trails, a camping area, native birds and waters that run down stone instead of concrete. |
5. Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil One of the few buildings where what’s inside is as interesting as the façade. The exhibitions range from Russian paintings to thematic movie festivals. |
9. Juscelino Kubitschek Memorial If all museums dedicated to the lives of past presidents were located underground and felt like something out of a 1960s sci-fi horror movie, more people would go! |
4. Palace of Justice Waterfalls and stark geometry make up this modernist masterpiece. |
8. Brasilia National Park They planned this 30,000-hectare park as an oasis of nature in the middle of the city, but its plants and wildlife are entirely organic. |
3. Brasilia Cathedral With 16 curved pillars, it looks more like a spaceship than a cathedral! |
7. Paranoá Lake It’s artificial, but pretty cool nonetheless. |
2. Itamaraty Palace Home to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it’s twice as beautiful as anything surrounding it – and not just because its magnificence is mirrored in an artificial lake. |
6. Television Tower There’s a market at the base, but why stay at ground level when you can experience views of Brasilia from on high – for free? |
1. The Three Powers Square This precisely aligned square encompasses the Congress, Presidential Palace and Supreme Court. |
BRASILIA EVENTS
Some of Brazil’s best parties are religious in origin, though June’s Festas Juninas seems to be more about massive fireworks displays.
August’s Japanese Festival is held at the Honpa Hongwanji Temple and is celebrated by Brazilians, Japanese and raw-fish lovers alike.
Celebrating rock ’n’ roll ’n’ all its variants, Porão do Rock in August is the biggest music festival in Brazil.
September’s Independence Day parade takes place at the Esplanada dos Ministérios and draws crowds of around 30,000.
The Festival de Cinema Brasileiro (September/October) is famous, but only if you can speak Portuguese.
WHEN TO GO
· Temperatures in Brasilia usually hover between 17 and 27°C (63-81°F), but winters can drop almost to freezing at night and September can reach 34°C (93°F).
· If you go during summer, expect to get wet. Up to 250mm of rain can fall each month.
· Winter is seriously dry, with the landscape becoming desert-like. The best months to visit are May and June, when the city is still green but with less rainfall.
GETTING AROUND
· Brasilia was designed under the assumption that everyone would own a car. So don’t plan on seeing this sprawling, pedestrian-unfriendly city on foot.
· Brasilia’s public transport system is pretty reliable, with buses a better sightseeing option than the subway.
· Taxis are relatively expensive, and usually can’t be hailed on the streets.
HotelClub Blog
10 Weird Architectural Marvels Around the World
« Hide$180
- Overview
- Description
- Photos
- Map
- Amenities
SHTN Trecho 1 Conj 1B Bloco C Brasilia 70800-200
Discerning cosmopolitan travellers have a satisfying stay at Royal Tulip Brasilia Alvorada Hotel. With its tasteful co... More hotel details
$114
- Overview
- Description
- Photos
- Map
- Amenities
SHTN Trecho 01 Conj 1B Blocos A E B Brasilia 70800-200
Golden Tulip Brasilia Alvorada Hotel maintains regal surroundings coupled with thoughtful service for an ideal stay in... More hotel details
Melia Brasil 21
4 Stars$406
- Overview
- Description
- Photos
- Map
- Amenities
SHS Quadra 6 Conj A Bloco D Asa Sul Brasilia DF 70316-000
Surrounded by a idiosyncratic atmosphere that is identical with the luxurious pampering, get familiar to the pinnacle ... More hotel details
