Catetinho Catetinho
Built in record time, the Palácio das Tábuas was the first official residence of President Juscelino Kubitschek in Brasilia.
Referred to as "Palácio de Tábuas" (Plank Palace) due to its simple architecture, the Catetinho was designed by Oscar Niemeyer and built in 1956, in only ten days. The Catetinho was supposed to be President Juscelino Kubitschek’s temporary residence during Brasilia’s construction, until the Palácio da Alvorada was ready.
The name refers to the official residence of the President, at the time, the Palácio do Catete, in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil’s current capital.
The two story wooden building protected in 1959 by the Instituto do Patrimônio Histórico e Artístico Nacional (Iphan) is well preserved and open to visitation.
Rooms such as the presidential suite, the dispatch room, the guest room and the dining room display original and authentic 1950’s decor as well as objects of that decade.
After visiting the Museum, be sure to go to the Olho d ' Água, the water spring that inspired songwriters Vinícius de Moraes’ and Tom Jobim’s famous bossa nova song "Água de Beber".
- Opening hours:
- Tuesday through Sunday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Price
Free of charge.
- Duration of the Visit
- 1 hour.
- Phone
- +55 (61) 3338-8803 / +55 (61) 3386-8167
- More Info
- Visite o Catetinho.
- Secretaria de Cultura.
Address
Km 0 – BR-040 – Gama – Distrito Federal
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Taxi:
The easiest way to get to the Catetinho is by taxi. Calculate fares and check companies that provide this type of service. -
Personal or rental vehicle:
Proceed through the Parque Indústria e Abastecimento (EPIA) Road heading towards the South exit. There are entry signs next to the Catetinho viaduct. -
Bus:
You can take the bus line 0250 (to Santa Maria) or the BRTExpressoDF at the Pilot Plan bus station to visit the Catetinho. There is a stop right across the street. If you have questions, you may call customer service at + 55 (61) 3224-0376, from 7 am to 7 pm.
