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Distrito Federal

In 1956, the then President Juscelino Kubitschek started the works to build the new Federal Capital. Thousands of workers, hailing from everywhere in the Country, concentrated in the region, building not only the city that would become the center of power in the Country, but also giving shape to the lands that today are known as Distrito Federal.

Brasília, capital of Distrito Federal and the Country, was born from the urban planning project done by Lúcio Costa and is a must see destination for tourists. The great attraction of the city is the civic tourism. On a tour around the Três Poderes Square, it is possible to know the places from where major political decisions arise. National Congress, Planalto Palace, Ministries Esplanade, Itamarary Palace and Justiça Palace mingle with the monuments and works of renowned artists and fill the eyes of those who come to the city, on an exciting tour around the heart of power.

For its architectural beauty, Brasília was granted heritage status in 1987, as Cultural and Historic Patrimony of Humanity, being the only city created in the 20th century to receive this denomination.

The Pilot Plan has the shape of an airplane, with central axis and wings. Those who circulate in the region notice the division in well defined sections, wide avenues and many trees, everywhere.

Lake Paranoá, created to ease the low humidity in certain times of the year, besides offering a nice view, is also an excellent option for the practice of watersports and leisure.

But not only of tourism lives the Distrito Federal Those passing by the region can find stunning options for ecotouristic trips, such as the Botanic Gardens, the Brasília National Park and the Águas Emendadas Ecologic Station. On this last reserve are located the sources of the water courses forming the Amazonic and Prata Basins. The Mumunhas, Poço Azul, Saia Velha and Tororó waterfalls are a refreshment for the tourist, with paths accessible even for those who are not professional adventurers.

Those who visit Distrito Federal leave with the feeling of having been to real postcards. Come, and become a fan!

Services:
Tourism Office of Distrito Federal
http://www.brasiliaturismo.df.gov.br