Brasilia and the West Travel Guide
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Visiting Brasília is like leaping into the future. Rising from the red earth of the 3,000-foot Planalto Central (Central Plateau) is one of the world's most singular cities. Its structures crawl and coil along the flat landscape and then shoot up in shafts of concrete and glass that capture the sun's rays.
Brasilia and the West Hotels
Brasília's hotels cater primarily to business executives and government officials. Most hotels, from the upscale resorts to the budget inns, are...read more
Brasilia and the West Restaurants
As the capital, Brasília attracts citizens from throughout the country as well as dignitaries from around the world. You can find a variety of regional...read more
Things To Do in Brasilia and the West
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Brasilia and the West
- $549 & up -- Flight Sale: Brazil from U.S. Cities, Roundtrip TAM Airlines
- $1918 & up -- 8-Nt. Brazil & Argentina Escape w/Air & Tours LatinEscapes.com
- $2850 & up -- South America 14-Day, 5-City Trip w/7 Tours — $2,850 LatinEscapes.com
Brasilia and the West Experiences
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The creation of Brasília began long before its construction in 1956. The idea of moving the capital to the countryside was first voiced... Read more
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Addresses in Brasília's Plano Piloto can make even surveyors scratch their heads. Although the original layout of the city is very logical... Read more
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Brasília's remarkable archictectural style is unique even among the world's other planned cities.... Read more
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Many people believe that the cerrado and the Chapada dos Guimarães are landing spots of choice for UFOs. This assertion goes back to Brasília's... Read more
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Brazil's vast cerrado (savanna) is the most biologically rich grassland in the world. More than 100,000 species of plants are found in this 500-million-acre... Read more
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As far back as 1808 Brazilian newspapers ran articles discussing Rio's inadequacies as a capital (Rio became the capital in 1763, following Brazil's... Read more
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From backpackers to businessmen, luxury seekers to religious pilgrims, all kinds of travelers are draw... Read more
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