How to spend top weekend in Brasilia - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Observation Deck of the TV Tower

You can get a thrill by climbing the 224 meters tall TV Tower in the center of the city of Brasília. It was built in 1967 to broadcast all national channels. It is considered the second tallest building in Brazil. It also has a progressive design, resembling an elongated pyramid standing on a platform of stone. There is an observation deck at an altitude of 76 meters here. It is the largest in the city. 150 people can be accommodated on the site. You will admire the panorama of the capital, sunrise, sunset or evening city standing here. You will also take beautiful photos.

Itiquira Falls Voyage

If you like eco-tourism, then take a voyage to the picturesque Itiquira Fall. It has a height of 168 meters. The waterfall is located 118 kilometers from Brasilia. It is also a National Park. You can visit it for free every day from 9 am to 5 pm. You can reach the place on the mountain where the waterfalls, by a steep path. You will spend 2 hours on the road.

If you do not want to go back down in the dark, then start climbing the path before 15:00. The rainy season starts in the winter months. Therefore, if you will be 30 meters from the waterfall during this period, you will get wet. However, you will not notice this because the water droplets are very small. Mineral springs and lake are close to Itiquira. You can go fishing and relax from the city fuss here. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Entertainment on Lake Paranoá

If you get tired of the heat of the capital of Brazil, then go to the Eastern part of the city. The artificial lake Paranoá is located near embassies, consulates, shopping and sports centers here. Its pure water cools the hot air. You will love its beauty and the reflection of the bright evening lights. You can take a boat trip to this picturesque pond. Don't forget to bring your camera.

You will meet herons, eagles, and ducks while traveling on the surface of the lake. You can even see Caiman crocodiles in shallow water. They're calm. Therefore, you should not fear their attack. Paranoá is also suitable for outdoor activities. You can go water skiing, jet skiing, diving or windsurfing. If you are a fan of yachting, then you will have the opportunity to do it on the marinas and piers of the lake.

Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park Tour

Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park has an area of 60 thousand hectares. It is located 200 kilometers from Brasilia. It was created in 1961. You don't have to pay for admission. You will admire breathtaking views of mountains, rivers, canyons, and waterfalls here. You will also look at orchids, palm trees, pepper trees and observe toucans, vultures, and rheas like a real ornithologist.

You will also see different animals. They are marsh deer, jaguar, tapir, armadillo, anteater, and maned wolf. However, if you like outdoor activities then go on a walking tour of the park. You can also do Abseiling. Such extreme entertainment is a quick descent on a rope from a steep mountain slope or canyon.

Brasilia City Park

You can relax in the City Park in the capital of Brazil every day from 5:00 to 00:00. It occupies a large area, equipped for various leisure activities. You can breathe fresh air under the shady trees and choose something to do here. This can be a picnic, camping in a tent among the lush greenery, jogging, cycling or roller skating, go-karting, or swimming in the pool. There is also an exhibition center and many attractions in the park, including a Ferris wheel. They will allow you to remember your childhood. You definitely will not be bored!