Brasília ★

April-September is drier and milder; the city is quieter on weekends since it's primarily a government-workers' city.

• Oscar Niemeyer's Brasília Cathedral
• Praça dos Três Poderes (the Three Powers Square)
• Palácio da Alvorada (the presidential palace)
• The National Museum of the Republic

The South or North Hotel Sector (Setor Hoteleiro) — closest to most of the government landmarks.

Budget just half a day — Brasília is an open-air architecture showcase best seen quickly rather than lingered in.

Getting around: A city designed primarily around the car — no metro serves most landmarks, and Uber or a rental car are practically essential to move between the spread-out zones.

Halal & prayer places: Very rare — an administrative capital with essentially no notable Arab or Muslim community presence, halal options are nearly nonexistent.

Local safety: Same as country →

Cost figures: 2026 prices: cathedral entry is free, presidential palace tours are free by booking, downtown hotels $60-150/night.

1 day

Suggested plan:

1. Three Powers Square + the cathedral
2. Palácio da Alvorada