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Brasília


It's quite a way to the coast, so they made a beach of sorts in Brasília. This seasonal affair by the lake combines outdoor drinking with plenty of events and a series of weekly big-name concerts; check the website to see what's on offer, as the setup changes quite a bit each year.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Brasília attractions

1. Palácio da Alvorada

0.97 MILES

The official presidential residence, the Palácio da Alvorada, is a Niemeyer building constructed in 1958. It was the first edifice in the city to be…

2. Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil

1.92 MILES

Brasília’s most important contemporary museum houses temporary exhibitions in two galleries, an indie cinema, a cafe and a bookstore. Buses 0.103 and 103…

3. Palácio do Planalto

1.93 MILES

The Palácio do Planalto, where Brazil's president works, is another Niemeyer design that's worth seeing inside and out. From the curved lines of the…

4. Pavilhão Nacional

1.93 MILES

On the first Sunday of the month the ceremonial changing of Brasília’s tallest and largest flag, a 286-sq-meter banner, takes place on the Pavilhão…

6. Praça dos Trés Poderes

2.02 MILES

This square is a focal point of the city design, a synthesis of the ideas of architects Niemeyer and Costa, combining various monuments, museums and…

7. Museu da Cidade

2.04 MILES

Above the bust of Juscelino Kubitschek on the Praça dos Três Poderes is this mausoleum-like rectangular exhibition hall, only of interest if you read…

8. Espaço Lúcio Costa

2.05 MILES

Down a concealed flight of steps on the praça itself is this museum to the man who designed Brasília. Inside you will find a 170-sq-meter scale map of the…