Holidays in Brasilia

The holiday season is here and with it comes the classic question: what to do in Brasília during this period? The city has many interesting attractions to entertain adults and children, combining fun, culture and contact with nature. Check out some of them.

TV Tower

The TV Tower has been one of the most visited monuments in Brasília since its inauguration in 1967. Built to house antennas for radio and TV stations, it has a large green area around it that ends in a beautiful fountain full of color and movement. It also has a restaurant on the mezzanine and a 75-meter-high observation deck that provides a panoramic view of much of the city. Unmissable!

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Another place worth visiting is the TV Tower Craft Fair, a place where you can find souvenirs, flowers, crafts in general, clothes, typical foods and much more.

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The viewpoint is open from Thursday to Sunday from 12pm to 6pm. Free entry.

 

Pontão do Lago Sul

On the shores of Lake Paranoá, Pontão serves as a kind of seaside for the people of Brasília. It is a pleasant place to walk, watch the sunset and also enjoy the boat trips offered and the various gastronomic options.

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National Museum

Opened in 2006, the National Museum is part of the Cultural Complex of the Republic, a multipurpose space that hosts lectures, exhibitions, seminars and various types of events. In addition to seeing the works inside the museum, the tour continues outside, where a large concrete space allows you to ride a bike, skateboard or scooter. A work by Oscar Niemeyer that is worth seeing.

Open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9am to 6:30pm. Free entry.

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Botanical garden

Opened in 1985, the Brasília Botanical Garden was the first in the country to be predominantly composed of Cerrado vegetation. A place of intense contact with Nature, it has more than 6,000 species of trees and 800 species of birds, with several trails, picnic areas and even a restaurant where you can have a hearty breakfast and lunch.

Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm. Admission: R$ 5

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Zoo

The Brasília Zoo is one of the most visited attractions in the Federal District. Open since 1957, it is home to over 800 species of animals, including mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. Its most famous resident, the elephant Nely, who died in 1994, is on display at the Taxidermy Museum inside the zoo. In addition to the traditional daytime visit, it is also possible to schedule the Night Zoo, a guided tour at night.

Open Tuesday to Sunday, 8:30am to 5pm. Admission: R$5 (half price)

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City park

One of the most traditional leisure spots in the capital, Parque da Cidade was opened in 1978 and has already become part of the daily lives of Brasília residents. Even the classic song Eduardo e Mônica, by Legião Urbana, mentions the place. With lots of greenery, jogging trails, bike paths, sports courts, barbecues, picnic tables and artificial lakes, the park also features tiles by Athos Bulcão and landscaping by Burle Marx.

Inside Parque da Cidade there are also two other great attractions: Nicolândia Center Park, an amusement park with modern rides (paid entrance) and Parque Ana Lídia, a children's park with over 50 years of history that is part of Brasília's history (free entrance).

Open every day. Free entry.

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Water Eyes Park

Located at the end of Asa Norte, Olhos d'Água Park has several trails, lakes and water springs, where you can find birds, amphibians, reptiles and small mammals. It is an ideal place for walks with children, hiking and physical exercise.

Open every day from 5:30am to 9pm. Free entry.

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Burle Marx Park

The Burle Marx Ecological Park, located between Asa Norte and Noroeste, is a green area that contains one of the largest patches of Cerrado in Brasília. It has several public facilities for sports and leisure, such as playgrounds, tennis and sand courts, a soccer field, a jogging track and a bike path.

Open every day. Free entry.

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Mineral Water

Brasília National Park, better known as Água Mineral, is an ecological park with many trails and natural pools, as well as space for picnics, barbecues and outdoor recreation. It is located on Via EPIA and is a great option for hot days.

Open daily from 6am to 4pm. Admission: R$ 16

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Clubs

For a long time, clubs were among the few leisure options in the capital. That's why going to them on weekends has become such a common practice and part of the lifestyle of Brasilia residents. During the holidays, they always offer a variety of leisure and sports activities, in addition to the traditional summer camps, which are very popular at clubs such as Iate, AABB and Vizinhança.

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Waterfalls

Brasília is privileged to be surrounded by many ecological parks and nature reserves, which makes access to waterfalls quick and easy. A day trip full of fun and nature. Here are some of the most popular ones:

– Tororó Waterfall – Located in the administrative region of Santa Maria, its short trail with easy access attracts families with children and the elderly. Free entrance.

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– JK Waterfall – Located in Formosa (GO), 120 km from Brasília. The place has many pools for bathing and is pet friendly, perfect for taking your dogs on a fun-filled day. Entrance fee: R$ 30

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– Salto Corumbá – A waterfall complex located in Corumbá de Goiás, 119 km from Brasília, Salto Corumbá has attractions that complement the visit, such as rappelling, zip-lining, swimming pool, water slide and horseback riding. The entrance fee for a day trip is R$$ 50 during the week and R$$ 55 on weekends.

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– Salto do Itiquira – 115 km from Brasília, access to the waterfall is very easy, ideal for taking children. Entrance fee: R$ 20.

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Shopping malls

Brasília has modern shopping malls full of attractions for the holidays, such as movie theaters, themed rides, workshops for children and many others. A mix of comfort and safety that attracts thousands of customers. Conjunto Nacional, ParkShopping, Pátio Brasil and Iguatemi are among the many options available.

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Holiday camps

Summer camps have been a tradition in Brasília since its early years. They are offered by various clubs and schools, but there are also those promoted by the government, such as those held at the Olympic and Paralympic Centers of the Federal District (COPs). Nine units offer these activities (Estrutural, Recanto das Emas, Gama, Planaltina, Santa Maria, Parque da Vaquejada, Setor O and Sobradinho), with free registration for children and teenagers aged 3 to 17.

 

Lots of leisure and fun without leaving home

Another way to enjoy your vacation in Brasília is, without a doubt, to enjoy moments of rest and relaxation with your family, taking advantage of the complete leisure infrastructure that many residential condominiums here in Brasília offer. Thus, spending an afternoon by the pool enjoying the Brasília sun, having a barbecue with family or friends, in the comfort and safety of your home, can become an unforgettable and very happy experience.

Node Northwest Sector , in particular, the last residential area of the Pilot Plan, the new developments of high standard gained an additional difference in their design: the new leisure areas that transformed the concept of living in Brasília, with their innovative and disruptive proposal of bringing the experience of large resorts into the home environment, adding many attractions to the common areas, ranging from adult and children's pools with installed heating systems, with diving integrated into the sauna, Spa, rest and relaxation areas, party rooms , gourmet spaces , barbecues, open terraces, games room, academies , toy libraries and many more.

Meet the Emplavi's high-end developments in the best locations in the Northwest and connect with this new trend, enjoying the best that life has to offer.

To learn more, visit: emplavi.com.br and find out more

Cherry Gardens Pool Photo

 

Photo of the swimming pool and lounge area at the Cherry Tree Gardens

 

Photo of the toy library in the Acacias Park

 

Spa + Sauna Cherry Gardens