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| Brasilia Travel Guide for backpackers |
| Magnificent sunsets send a golden glow over the twin concrete towers of the National Congress building. Pleasant parks, popular for weekend picnics, encircle the entire city; and in the downtown zone, by the central bus station. The lively atmosphere revolves around a busy mess of people and trade. |
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 DAILY BUDGET in BRASILIA - If you're travelling on buses every couple of days, staying in hotels for $10 a night, and eating in restaurants or drinking in bars every night, $40 is a rough estimate of what you would need. If you plan to lie on a beach for a month, eating frugally, $25 would be enough. Prices for accommodation increase 25-30% from December to February. |
Catetinho - The very first building in Brasilia. Built on stilts, it was constructed in just ten days. To reach it, take the bus to Belo Horizonte from the Rodoferroviaria and get off after 27km at Catetinho.
Parque Nacional de Brasilia - Eight kilometres from the city. Popular for picnics amongst the woodlands, with natural springs, swimming pools and baths. There’s an orchid house containing rare species.
Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora Aparecida - (no shorts allowed) - Brasilia’s most striking edifice. .Outside, a moat surrounds the incredible stained-glass domed roof.
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Beda - CLN 714/715. Cheap - and therefore popular - regional restaurant, with a range of good food both a la carte and self-serve..
Atalaia Restaurante - CLN 102, Bloco C, Loja 49. Typical Brazilian food with meat dishes from most regions. Moderately priced.
El Coyote Cafe - CLS 208, Bloco C, Loja 36. Lively Mexican restaurant open until 2am on weekends.
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Bar Beirute - CLS 109, Bloco A, Loja 2. This is the most traditional of the Arab dives and very popular at night.
Fabrica - SIA Trecho 3, southwest of the Rodoferroviaria in the industrial sector (take a taxi). A nightclub complex complete with sushi and tequila bars,
Gate’s Pub - CLS 403, Bloco B, Loja 34. One of the most popular bars. Has live bands Friday and Saturday, and a disco Thursday and Sunday.
Garagem - This is the GLS (gays, lesbians, and people who are not but do not care about it...) disco of Brasilia. Go there and have fun. No food served, only drinks: beer and sodas for less than U$1!
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