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Things to see in Brasília (Brazil): 24 places and when to go

Brasília is a major city in Brazil with around 3,717,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 24 places in and around it, mainly Nature (8), Wildlife (5), Museums and art (4). The best known are Cathedral of Brasília, Palácio da Alvorada and Catetinho. The best time to come is December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. In December there are 12 h 56 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 04. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Brazil · -15.7814, -47.918
Population
About 3,717,000
Places
24 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Nature (8) · Wildlife (5) · Museums and art (4) · With kids (4) · Temples (3) · History (3)
Best time
December to February and June to September.
Also possible
March to May and October to November.
Nearest airport
GRU São Paulo, 865 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Pico do Roncador, at 1,341 m.

What to see in Brasília

The places in and around Brasília, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

When to go to Brasília

The best time to visit Brasília is December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanBest time12:51
  2. FebBest time12:31
  3. MarPossible12:06
  4. AprPossible11:39
  5. MayPossible11:16
  6. JunBest time11:04
  7. JulBest time11:09
  8. AugBest time11:28
  9. SepBest time11:55
  10. OctPossible12:22
  11. NovPossible12:45
  12. DecBest time12:56

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In December there are 12 h 56 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 04. In January, 24 of the 24 places are at their best.

When to go to Brazil in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Brasília

The nearest main airport is São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU, São Paulo), 865 km as the crow flies. How to get around Brazil (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of Brazil, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Brasília?

The best known: Cathedral of Brasília, Palácio da Alvorada, Catetinho, Brasília National Park, Brasília TV Tower. In all, 24 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Brasília?

December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. In December there are 12 h 56 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 04.

How do you get to Brasília?

The nearest main airport is São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), 865 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Brasília as the destination and these 24 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.