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Pro
Organized, safe, modern. Very different from any other place in Brazil.
Con
Far from other Brazilian cities, made for cars only
In a nutshell
Safe but the city lacks much ativity. But good day trips nearby
davidjo Says: Go up the TV tower, which is 218 metres tall and you will be rewarded with a wonderful view of the city. At 25m there is a platform which has a gemstone museum, but you can go by elevator to 75m. Entrance is free but it closes at 8pm. Good for viewing the sunset.
Do it, it doesn´t matter what :)
Lua Says: We have lot of things to do, all the time. I didn't know how to start this tip... So, I decided open it with something I really love to do - go to breathe a bit of art. Brasília has lot of cultural sets and this one is the Conjunto Cultural da Caixa, a cultural set of a...
hugolorenzetti Says: This is a quite new gallery in Brasilia, and it has already become a very important place for contemporary production in the Capital. It presents temporary exhibitions of local and national art - sometimes an international programme, but not always. So far, they have no own...
museum for Brazil's native people
travgran Says: The Memorial dos Povos Indigenas is across the road from the JK Memorial and is another Niemeyer designed building.This museum was the reason for my visit to Brasilia, but on the city tour I took, although we parked at the JK Memorial to learn all about it, the guide did not...
museum for Brazils native people
travgran Says: The Memorial dos Povos Indigenas is accross the road from the JK Memorial and is another Niemeyer designed building.This museum is the reason for my visit to Brasilia, but on the city tour I took, although we parked at the JK Memorial to learn all about it, the guide did not...
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O Paraíba: Tapioca for all tastes!
hugolorenzetti Says: This restaurant is great. First, the ambience is perfect: there are hammocks outside, vime chairs, and the decor is all based on Northeatsern elements. Even the lamps on the main counter are made of nordestino leather hats.Then the food, for those who like tapioca, is great:...
Cafe Martinica: roof top dining in style
jeniferkik Says: high up in the enening and out of the traffic fumes this was an elegant restaurant with an international tropical taste .Although i preferred the vegetarian one on the same level this did not detract from the very high standards and decor which showed a lot of effort and...
Alless Says: Maybe the best transport in Brasilia.The streets and avenues of this city are not made for pedestrians.So to go to somewhere there better count with someone who knows the place well, and dont get lost.Taxi car are not so expensive. maybe us $ 3,00 -4,00 per kilometer.
vilip Says: Brasilia's public transportation system is not very well developed and I'm afraid this won't be fixed soon (due to politics...quite a drama!). People who depend on it are often quite unsatifsfied by the lack of quality of public transportation. The bus fare goes from R$2,00...
FUNAI building patio: Native Craft Market
travgran Says: This is an inpromptu market for indigenous people from all over Brazil to sell their craft items. You will find them on the patio in front of the FUNAI building. This is the Federal Office Building for Indian Affairs. It is in the Setor de Radio e Televisao Sul, pretty much...
raquelsathler Says: Brasilia is a very modern city with lots of shopping centres and PATIO BRASIL is one of them, there are around 200 shops in this shopping centre. You can find any thing you like from top Brazilian brands to high street fashion Brazilian brands. There are a numbers of...
vilip Says: In Brasilia, drivers stop in the Ped Xing where there's not traffic light. This doesn't happen in other parts of Brazil. If you are driving and someone is about to cross the street in a pedestrian passage and there's not traffic light, do stop. If you are the pedestrian,...
vilip Says: People don't use their horns in Brasilia. We are proud to be a silent city. You only horn in a very special case, to avoid an accident, not to tell people that you exist. In case you are in a traffic jam, don't horn, it's useless and you'll only get people irritated. If you...
hugolorenzetti Says: The dry season (rouhghly from May-June to September-October) is the best time to visit Brasilia and the neighboouring areas. But humidity levels may fall below 15%, specially in August and September, which is almost a health threat. You will feel thirsty, but extra attention...
Brasil sucks. Drivers are morons.
Brasilfrown Says: Don't come. Or if you do, don't drive. Many drivers are horrible, driving like complete selfish idiots, as if the roads are their own personal playground. I hate this place.But what do you expect of a country where people think it's normal to have a baby via major abdominal...
vilip Says: Brasilia is a safe city if compared to other places. However, avoid isolated and dark places late at night. If you are driving at night and must stop at a traffic light, close your car windows and pay attention to the surroundings. Only anware people are victims of...
hugolorenzetti Says: This marketplace in nearby satellite city of Guará may be a very interesting place for those who like markets with local produce. Of course, it is not a tourist attraction nor has it the infrastructure for that purpose, and people who cannot hold their gringo attitude should...
Temple of Goodwill - Templo da Boa Vontade
travgran Says: This very modern starkly white building was created in 1989 by the Legion Of Goodwill as a symbol of universal solidarity. The exterior is made of 7 white triangular planes set on their short end with the points coming together at the top to form a cone and support the...
Helpfulness
Golf. Do I need to say more?
To anyone that play golf, this is an interesting golfcourse. Designed by the famous Robert Trent Jones, it is a beautiful golfcourse with greens that was typical for that time. Small. And a lot of bunkers. And on some holes have water in play. One of the holes is played over a small bay of the lake. Very beautiful.
There is a great variety of trees along the course and I hope the club can update their pages with some more information about it because this is a bit special. A professor collected and planted trees here.
During the season, you can actually find food along the golfcourse. What I am talking about? Mangoes! There are a lot of mangotrees and in the right season you can pick what you want.
According to people from the club, the fairways soak up the rain very well, so even during the rainseason you can play. And the rain normally comes in the afternoon, so if you start early you will have a nice round before the rain comes.
No matter what time of year you play, it is definitely an advantage to start early. Then you avoid the heat as much as possible.
One word about the driving range. It is too far away. Next to the small Pro Shop, you find a putting green and a chipping green. But the driving range is 2 km up the road.
Some time ago the club was in a very bad condition, and it is still recovering. But it was a joy to play it and definitely a course worth playing.
One word of warning - The Pro Shop and the club do not accept creditcards. Only the restaurant. So bring cash for the greenfee and for any equipment you need to rent or purchase.
Equipment: I brought my glove and golfshoes.
I rented clubs and managed to find some that were not too old. If you can bring your own clubs, that is definitely preferrable.
A caddie will be of good help.The one I got was a 20 hcp himself and he knew the course very well. And for the price, 50 Rials if I remember correctly, it is well worth it.
Written Aug 7, 2004
Phone: 61 - 224-2718
Website: http://www.golfebrasilia.com.br/
rui_bijie Says: Since the sights in Brasilia are far away from each other (the distances are longer than it seems on maps or pictures), renting a car might be a good idea. All Brazilian friends recommended it.We didn't do so and tried to see the city on foot. It's possible (plan at least...
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