BRASILIA - BRASIL
Brasília, Brazil's federal capital and the work of Lúcio Costa and Oscar Niemeyer, is laid out around the Eixo Monumental. The main route follows the Esplanada dos Ministérios to the Praça dos Três Poderes, with the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Congress and the Alvorada and Planalto palaces. The TV Tower gives the overall view of the Plano Piloto.
Lodging concentrates in the Setor Hoteleiro, at the foot of the Esplanada and the civic areas, with urban chain hotels geared to the corporate and events traveller.
Operationally, one or two nights are enough to cover the architectural landmarks; distances between sectors are long, so transport should be planned for internal transfers.
Useful information
Access Brasília International Airport (BSB), about 12 km from the Plano Piloto: 20-30 min by private transfer. It is a domestic connections hub to the whole country.
Season Dry season from May to September, with clear days; rainfall concentrates from October to March. The dry winter air can be noticeable.
Currency · time zone · language Brazilian real (BRL), UTC-3, Portuguese.
Operations Book transfers and a city tour of the Eixos and the civic axis: distances between sights are long and a vehicle with driver is advisable. Usually 1 night or a stopover visit is enough.