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THINGS TO DO AND SEE AND EAT! 2014

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BRASILIA – Architecture, Museums and Government Buildings

Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, is a testament to what Brazilians can do and have done. This 50-year old city is an impressive architectural monument that represents the realization of a dream. Sitting between an artificial lake and a national park, Brasilia is recognized as a pioneer in the use of rigorous urban planning.

The primary attraction in Brasilia is its architecture. Most of Brasilia was designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer. The city today is like a living museum of his work, with his distinctive modernist style showcased in almost all of the major government buildings. As you head up and down the Eixo Monumental, you will pass many of his famous structures.

Click here for an interactive google map listing most or all of these sites, as well as some restaurants worth trying!

Brasilia City Tour: Double-decker tour bus which departs from the TV Tower (kiosk at base, near elevator) and Brasilia Shopping (booth located at the side of the mall next to parking lot facing hotels). Tours at: M-F: 10:30am, 2:30pm, 5:00pm. Sat/Sun: 10:30, 1:00pm, 3:30pm and 5:00pm. Entire tour is about 2 hours, w/ English, three short stops. R$25 for adults, kids 6-12 and seniors over 65: R$15, kids 5 and under: free. There is an option only at 3:30pm on Sat/Sun to do a combined bus/sunset boat tour (R$55 adults with similar discounts for kids/seniors).Phone: 9339-1114 (only Portuguese spoken) www.brasiliacitytour.com.br Note: If they don’t have enough passengers (around 10), they may not run the tour. Times and prices subject to change without notice.

Mar de Brasilia Boat Tour: City/lake sightseeing trip. Saturdays at 5pm, Sundays at noon, departing from the Royal Tulip Hotel. Price: R$30 in advance, R$35 if no reservation. Reserve in advance if possible, if not show up at least 15 minutes ahead of time. The trip itself takes about 1,5 hour. They also do a once per month Friday Full Moon trip with a full open bar and food for R$85

per person. Times and prices subject to change without notice. www.mardebrasilia.com.br

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Praça dos Três Poderes: where you will find a mixture of Brasilia's most important buildings, monuments and museums, a number of which have been designed by prominent Brazilian architects, such as both Lúcio Costa and Oscar Niemeyer. Notable attractions here include the Congresso Nacional (National Congress), the Palácio do Planalto (Presidential Palace) and the Supremo Tribunal Federal (Supreme Federal

Court). This part of the city's imaginative layout was designed so that each year on April 21 st

(Tiradentes Day and the city’s birthday), the sun rises exactly in between the towers of Congress. Visitation hours: Palácio do Planalto – Sunday, 9:30am-2pm (max. 30 people, no reservations); Supremo Tribunal Federal – Sat, Sun, holidays, 10am-5pm (tours start every 30 minutes, no reservations required). Palácio do Itamaraty: Headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this is one of Niemeyer's most radiant buildings. The bridge over an enormous ornamental pool leads to one of the largest public art collections in Brazil. Free 40 minute guided tour. Esplanada dos Ministérios, Bloco H.Guided tours: Mon-Fri 2:00-4:00pm; Sat, Sun and holidays: 10am-3:00pm. Reservations: 2030-8051.

Catedral Metropolitana de Brasília: The Metropolitan Cathedral is Niemeyer’s masterpiece. The mostly underground cathedral has sixteen curved columns and a stained glass interior with 3 aluminum angels suspended from the ceiling. Outside, standing near the entrance are four large statues known as the Four Evangelists. The Cathedral is open every day for public visitation, except during mass. Free admission.

Estádio Nacional de Brasília: Brazil is famous for its love of soccer and as you would expect, this capital city contains one of the country's largest and most prestigious soccer stadiums, which was previously named “Estádio Mané Garrincha”. It was enlarged to increase its overall capacity to more than 75,000 spectators and will host matches in the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the

2016 Summer Olympics. It is used as a multipurpose arena, with an array of concerts and major events being staged here each year. The city's two football teams, the Brasiliense Futebol Clube and the Sociedade Esportiva do Gama, have yet to achieve success and regularly play home games.

Torre de Televisão: Located at the highest point of the Eixo Monumental, the Tower offers a spectacular view of the city. Take the free elevator to the top to get a bird’s eye view of Lúcio Costa’s Pilot Plan. Brasilia’s traditional handicrafts

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fair is held at the base of the tower. The fair is in full swing on the weekends and a few vendors are open during the week. Free admission.Mon 2pm-8pm, Tue-Sun 8am-8pm phone: 3322-6611

Memorial JK: Built close to the place where the first mass of Brasilia was celebrated in 1957, Oscar Niemeyer designed this mausoleum to hold Juscelino Kubitschek’s remains. Inside is a museum showcasing a collection of memorabilia about Kubitschek’s life and the construction of Brasilia. R$ 4 entrance fee. Eixo Monumental, West Side, Praça do CruzeiroTues-Sun 9am-6pm phone: 3226-7860

Teatro Nacional Cláudio Santoro: Another design by Oscar Niemeyer, it is dark on the outside and illuminated by natural light on the inside. It holds three performance halls, which usually host classical concerts and dance performances. Free admission.Eixo Monumental Leste/Setor Cultural Norte. Mon-Sun 9am-8pm; Box Office open noon – 8pm Tel: (61)3325-6256

Santuário Dom Bosco: The Sanctuary of Dom Bosco honors the Italian saint who dreamed of a utopian city in 1883. Brasilia, the modern capital city of Brazil, was inspired by this dream. The shrine is especially notable for its impressive interior, bathed in heavenly blue light from walls of stained glass windows. Free admission. Av. W3 Sul, Quadra 702, Lt. B Phone 3223-6542

Parque da Cidade: Slightly larger than NYC's Central Park, this wide green area is the city's hot spot for sports, as well as barbeques, races and other events. It features 4, 6 and 10 km circuits for walking, jogging, biking and skating. Free admission. Open daily 5 am to 12 am. Entrances via the Monumental Axis, Setor de Indústria and Quadras 901, 906 and 910 Sul.

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Nicolândia: Small Amusement Park in Parque da cidade. http://www.nicolandiacenterpark.com.br/Hours: Thurs. & Friday 4:00 – 9:00 Saturday, Sunday and holiday 10:00 to 9:00. Open more during school holidays (see website). Consult website for prices (depends on how many rides you wish to do)

Temple of Good Will (Templo da Boa Vontade): http://www.tbv.com.br/english/It’s hard to explain what this is, but we’ve been told it is worth a visit!See website. Address: SGAS 915, Lotes 75 and 76.

Catetinho: Catetinho is the first presidential home in Brasilia created in 10 days so JK would have a place to stay when he went to Brasilia. There is a museum, documenting the construction of Brasilia. There are also picnic tables and a small garden by the creek, which is set back about 20 meters

from the house. All in all, it would only take maybe an hour to see everything that it has to offer but it would be pretty fun for a Sunday picnic with the family. There is no website per se, but lots of information can be found on the web (in Portuguese).History and construction of Catetinho Telefone: (61) 3338.8694; Open Tues to Sun, 9:00 to 5:00; 15 minutes down BR 040 heading south

Ponte JK: Built in 2002, this award winning bridge immediately became another of Brasilia’s favorite landmarks. This steel and concrete bridge, with its three graceful arches, connects part of the residential area of Lago Sul to the Plano Piloto of Brasilia. Beautiful during the day, this bridge is magnificent at night. Kayaks can be rented from the base of the bridge at a little boardwalk area in front of a restaurant called Avenida Paulista.

Jardim Zoológico: The Brasilia Zoo. The zoo has about 1,300 animals including birds, reptiles and mammals with a total of 300 species, mainly those representative of the fauna of South America. Open Tues-Sun from 9am to 5pm. Price is R$2,00 and free for children under 10 and people over 60yrs. http://www.zoo.df.gov.br/Avenida das Nações, Via L4 Sul. Phone: 3445-7043

Ferrari Kart: 3273-9620 M-F: 6pm-Midnight, Sat: 2pm-Midnight, Sun: 3pm to Midnight. Adults: R$65 for 20 minutes. Cheaper

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prices offered for groups and lower HP carts (see website). Address: SRPN - CPAS - Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet – close to the TV tower and the Stadium. http://www.ferrarikart.com/Golf Course: Golf Club of Brasilia http://www.golfebrasilia.com.br/As of 2011, the greens fee for non-members is R$120 pp during the week (closed on Mondays) and R$180pp for the weekend. Club rental available. There is also a driving range and an excellent restaurant, Oliver. Course Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 7am-7pm.

Jardim Botânico: The Brasilia Botanical Garden is a nature reserve with almost 20 square miles of wild plants and animals. The visitor’s center at the Brasilia Botanical Gardens provides information about the park, Brazil and the cerrado climate. They have English tour guides who can take you on guided walking trails, or you can explore the park at your leisure. There is a 5k route for running or walking. (the fee is waived to walkers from 6:30am – 8:30am) R$ 2 entrance fee. http://www.jardimbotanico.df.gov.br/ SMDB conj. 12, Lago SulOpen Tue-Fri 1:30 pm-5:30 pm and weekends 9 am – 4:30 pm Phone: 3366-2141

Parque Nacional de Brasília (National Park) Address: Estrada Parque Contorno / Estrada Epct, BrasiliaLocated on the northern outskirts of the city, just under 10 km / 6 miles from the city center, the Parque Nacional de Brasilia was officially created in 1961 and covers an area of more than 74,100 acres / 30,000 hectares. There are two trails that take you through lush forest; an easier 20 minute hike; or for the serious hiker, a more challenging hour-long tour and pathways around the

shoreline of the central Barragem Santa Maria (Santa Maria Lake). The park also boasts two swimming areas fed by healing mineral spring waters.

Torre de Televisão Digital: The Digital TV Tower, the latest Brasilia structure designed by Oscar Niemeyer, opened to the public in April 2012 and is worth a visit. From the top you will have a great view of Brasilia and the surrounding countryside/satellite cities. It is open Sat, Sun, and holidays from 9am - 5pm. Go early to avoid long lines. There is a small Brasilia photo exhibition, gift shop and snack bar. Located near Sobradinho, a small town just to the NE of Brasilia. Distance: 30 minutes from city center. Free Admission.

Horseback Riding Lessons:Centro Hípico Lago Sul: Used for riding lessons by many mission members. English spoken.http://www.chlagosul.com.br/

Sociedade Hípica de Brasilia: The Escola de Cabral within this organization has been used by mission members. http://shbr.com.br/

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DAY AND WEEKEND EXCURSIONS FROM BRASILIA

Cristalina: A small town in the state of Goiás, Cristalina is only 84 miles from Brasilia. This town is famous for its shops of beautiful precious and semi-precious gems, along with the large crystal reserves near-by. There are also areas for hiking that showcase unusual rock formations. Most gift shops can help you to hire guides who are available on short notice. Tour Guide (only in Portuguese) used by CLO for group outings: Marco Antônio Lopes Gomes. Tel: 9129-6516 or 9908-3591. Cristalina Govt site: http://www.cristalina.go.gov.br/site/Cristalina is located south of Brasilia by BR-040.

Águas Correntes Water Park, located just 26 kilometers from the BSB airport area. Open every day from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Reasonable entrance prices, and you can also buy a frequent customer pass. Website with full information and map: www.aguascorrentes.com.br

Pirenópolis: A restored colonial city located in the state of Goiás, 80 miles from Brasilia. The first thing you see when driving into town is the oldest church in Goiás, Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosário de Meia Ponte. The stone paved streets of this quaint town are lined with shops, posadas (inns) and travel agents who can arrange any type of eco-adventure tour to include trekking, mountain

biking, rafting, canoeing, horse-back riding and rappelling. A great place to go for an extended weekend! CLO has a folder with much more information about visiting Pirenópolis.http://www.pirenopolis.tur.br/turismo (Portuguese website)

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NEX Jaguar Sanctuary: Nex is a NGO aimed at preserving and defending the life of endangered Brazilian wild cats. On the refuge they have eight species of wild cats they have rescued. After the tour of the refuge, they serve lunch and then you may go on a small hike to a nearby waterfall or relax in the hammocks. The site of the

Conservation Refuge is the farm “Fazenda Preto Velho”, located in the district of Corumbá de Goiás, 80km from Brasília. Email: cristina@nex.org.br ; http://www.nex.org.br/english/index.htm. Phone: (61) 9223-4141

Rancho Canabrava: Tree Climbing, horseback riding, carriage rides and lots of fun!http://www.ranchocanabrava.com.br/Lunch: served from 12:00pm – 4:30pm roughly R$ 40 per person (kids up to 5 years old free & from 5 -11 pay R$20 ) Includes dessert. Beverages are separate.

Activities: Tree Climbing (scheduling the time is necessary): for kids from 5 – 10 years old, R$ 18 (30 minutes at most)

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For everyone 10 and up and taller than 4‘7”, R$ 28 (between 1:30 – 2:00) Horseback riding: R$ 10 (about 20 min)Carriage riding: R$ 1 per personPlayground

Itiquira Falls: Located 75 miles (about 1.5 hours drive) from Brasilia on a paved road (very close to Pirenópolis) this is the highest accessible waterfall in Brazil. The park has several hiking trails and three additional waterfalls with swimming holes above the main waterfall. There is also a small restaurant in the park.

Note: There is no official website for the park (to our knowledge). The following website is actually for a place to stay nearby, but it includes some good photos of the falls and a bit of information. http://www.itiquira.tur.br/novo/salto-do-itiquira-2/

A popular itinerary for visiting the falls is to get there early (they open at 9am), stay for a few hours, then on the way back, stop at the yummy Dom Fernando Restaurante Rural, a buffet place with a terrific range of traditional country dishes, plus a garden and hammocks for sleeping off your food coma. www.domfernando.com.br

Click here for a great Papagaio article, including directions.

Chapada Imperial: This ecologic reserve is located about 35 miles out of Brasilia and is full of stunning waterfalls and natural swimming pools. A travel guide leads you through the park's most spectacular sights, with stops along the way to bathe in the clear waters. The tours are varied levels of difficulty with the most strenuous tour covering 4 km and visiting 30 waterfalls. This is an all day adventure and lunch is provided. Be sure to take snacks, sunscreen and a towel, and to wear your bathing suit! See the website (in Portuguese) for driving directions and reservation information. http://chapadaimperial.com.brPhone: 9961-9068 / 9965-2461

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Indaiá Falls (Indaiá to Itiquira Trail): a wonderful river landscape with waterfalls and large bathing pools. Distance: around 70km (1.5 hours from central Brasilia). Website of hotel fazenda which owns the access rights to the falls: http://www.citates.com.br/home/Directions on website. $R15 entrance fee

There is a picnic area, but no facilities otherwise. The Indaiá River leads ultimately to the Itiquira Falls and has smaller falls all along the way. After the initial few pools, the trail becomes tougher, but the journey all the way along to the top of the Itiquira Falls is well worth the 2 – 3 hour trip (4-6 hours round trip).

Other waterfalls, watering holes and hiking

A few of the other falls which have been visited by mission personnel in the past are the Saia Velha, Tororó, and Corumbá Falls, and Poço Azul. There are a number of falls in the area which can be done as a day trip. The infrastructure at the sites varies widely. A list of some of the falls, including descriptions and directions in English can be found at http://www.theguide.com.br/services/pages/tourismWaterfalls.cfmMore information on some of the sites can be found athttp://www.brasil.gov.br/brasilia/conteudo/guia-turistico/turismo-ecologico

English language Brasilia area hiking guide: From 2003, but incredibly detailed (and these trails likely haven’t changed much). Also, see the Papagaio’s Recreation Resources.

Rio Quente / Caldas Novas, in the state of GoiásNatural thermal water springs and water park. The Hot Park is one of the top attractions of Rio Quente Resorts. It is the only water park in the world with natural hot waters. Papagaio Travel article about Rio Quentehttp://www.caldasnovas.com.br/2012/http://www.rioquenteresorts.com.br/

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The Chapada dos Veadeiros, a region north of Brasilia about 3 hours, offers many attractions for outdoor enthusiasts, including hiking, swimming, rappelling, caving and wildlife viewing. Accommodation options include camping (www.portaldachapada.com.br) and many area pousadas. For more information, see this 2012 Papagaio article: http://papagaiobrasilia.wordpress.com/2012/04/26/chapada-dos-veadeiros-goias/

SHOPPING

OUTDOOR CRAFT FAIR AT THE TV TOWERFeira de Artesanato da Torre: Brasilia’s traditional handicrafts fair is held at the base of the T.V. tower. This fair is in full swing on the weekends and some vendors are open during the week. You can find many items here to include paintings, wood carvings, leather goods, hand made lace and crochet items, and various souvenir items.

WEEKEND FAIRSThe BSB Mix and Feira da Lua are held alternately every weekend. These fairs rotate locations throughout Brasilia but most weekends you can find one of them at either Gilberto Salomão or Pontão do Lago Sul. In more than 100 stalls you can find reasonably priced arts and crafts, furniture, jewelry, clothing, homemade food, and much more.

COMMERCIAL SECTORSThe commercial sectors are located between the residential blocks (Super Quadras) in Asa Sul and Asa Norte. In the original Brasilia plan, each Super Quadra was to be autonomous, and residents wouldn't need to leave their blocks. Each commercial block would supply goods and services to the nearby residential blocks. Today, even though people buy most of their necessities in supermarkets or shopping centers, commercial blocks are very popular and are full of boutiques, restaurants and varied services. CLO has a more extensive document – Brasilia Shopping Guide - listing what specific stores/restaurants are in the more popular commercial blocks. Also, see http://quonde.com.br/, an interactive map of the stores in Asa Sul and Asa Norte.

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SHOPPING MALLS

Brasília Shopping: This mall has 153 shops and a food court. It has a covered parking lot.SCN Quadra 05, Bloco A; Phone: 2109 2122 www.brasiliashopping.com.brOpen Mon-Sat from 10 am–10 pm; Sun from 10 am–10 pm (food court) and from 2–8 pm (shops). Conjunto Nacional: Contains 320 shops and a food court. Located on the Eixo Monumental in the Setor de Diversões Norte.SDN Cj.A, Setor D; Phone: 33169700 www.conjuntonacional.com.br Open Mon-Sat from 10 am–10 pm; Sun from 12–8 pm (food court) and from 2–8 pm (shops).

Gilberto Salomão: A commercial center in Lago Sul with restaurants, shops, drugstores and banks. Alternative markets are often held here on weekends and an antique fair is held the last weekend of every month. Located in QI 5. http://www.gilbertosalomaobsb.com.br

Park Shopping: An upscale mall with 183 shops, food court, a bowling alley and 11 movie theaters. Located where the L4 meets the DF 003.SAI/SO, Área 6580; Phone: 33621300/4003-4137 www.parkshopping.com.br Open Mon-Sat from 10 am–10 pm; Sun from 12–10 pm (food court) and from 2–8pm (shops).

Pátio Brasil Shopping: A 4 story mall with 150 shops, a food court, bowling alley, 6 movietheaters. This mall has a covered parking lot. Located on the W3 South.SCS Qd. 07, Bl. A, Piso 02; Phone: 4003-7780 www.patiobrasil.com.brOpen Mon-Sat from 10 am–10 pm; Sun from 12–10:30 pm (food court) and from 2–8 pm (shops).

Pier 21: A small mall with a variety of shops but many wonderful restaurants. It has a Cinemark movie theater and is very popular on weekends. Located on L4 near the lake, next to the “Costa e Silva” bridge.Setor de Clubes Esportivos Sul (SCES), Trecho 02, Lote 32 www.pier21.com.br Open all week from 12 pm—1 am.

Shopping Iguatemi: The newest mall in Brasilia, Iguatemi opened in September 2010. It is located in Lago Norte and has several high end stores, a food court and a movie theater.

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SHIN CA – 4, Lote A, Lago Norte www.iguatemibrasilia.com.brOpen Mon-Sat from 10 am–10 pm; Sun from 11 am-10 pm (food court) and from 2-8 pm (shops).

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BRASILIA NIGHT LIFE

Those who say there is no Brasilia night life just don't know where to go. Brasilia night life isn't concentrated in one area like most of the city's attractions are. Instead, you have to know where to go.

With wild Brazilian dance music and food from all over the world, Brasilia night life has something for everyone. Here are some of the most recommended places to check out Brasilia night life.

Bars and Clubs listing in Papagaio: http://papagaiobrasilia.wordpress.com/bars-pubs/

Gate's Pub - CLS 403This is a great place to go for music. They have different performers for every night of the week for just about any taste, including Brazilian dance music and techno. It looks like a British pub from outside, but that disappears once you enter. Gate's Pub is open until 4 every night of the week except Monday. This is a hip place to go for the younger crowd.

Beirute - SQS 109 or CLN 107This is one of Brasilia's oldest drinking establishments. They have lots of beer on tap and serve Arabian food. The clientele is pretty varied, but it is a favored drinking spot for students of the many universities in the area. They are open every night until 2 o'clock.

Teatro Nacional - Setor Cultural NorteAlmost every concert or play in Brasilia takes place here, and it's located right in the center of town. They have three wonderful modern concert halls. For information on what's playing, call them at (61) 325-6240.

Clube do Choro - Setor de Divulgação CulturalThis club specializes in traditional Brazilian music, especially a style of Brazilian dance known as "choro." It involves a variety of guitar-like instruments and flutes. They have live music every night of the week.

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RESTAURANTS

There are more great restaurants in Brasilia than can be experienced in one visit. The best thing about the restaurants here is that there is something to accommodate anyone's taste, from all you can eat meat buffets, to vegetarian cuisine and fine French dining. There are also many “por kilos,” or pay-by-the-weight buffets. Reservations are seldom made except on holidays or with large groups. Most restaurants generally open at 6 or 7 p.m. and remain open after midnight. Coat and tie is rarely required and seldom worn to any restaurant; men generally wear sport shirts. Check your bill to see if the tip is included as most restaurants automatically factor in the 10 % gratuity. An extra tip above that is not expected, but if you had really great service, you can round up.

Brazil's culinary influences include not only Amerindian and Portuguese foods, but the cooking styles of immigrants from many other parts of Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Each of Brazil’s five geographic regions offers cuisines that are distinctly different yet recognizably Brazilian, ranging from very bland to hot and spicy (well, not THAT spicy)!

Feijoada, considered the national dish of Brazil, is a thick stew of black beans with various meats cooked in. Feijão is the Portuguese word for Beans. Moqueca, another favorite, is a seafood stew made with coconut milk and dende oil. This is simmered for hours in a traditional clay pot. If you enjoy BBQ, part of your Brazilian experience should include a churrasco, skewered meat cooked Brazilian style over an open flame. There are several churrascarias – all you can eat steakhouses- here in Brasilia.

For a more complete restaurant listing and delivery information see: http://vejabrasil.abril.com.br/brasilia ; www.querocomer.com.br ; www.conhecagourmet.com.br

Price Guide ☺ Offer U.S. Embassy discount (must show ID) $ - Less than R$ 40$$ - R$ 41 – R$ 65$$$ - R$ 66 – R$ 90$$$$ - R$ More than R$ 90

GRILL AND BARBEQUE (CARNES/CHURRASCARIAS)Bsb Grill $$$ www.bsbgrill.com.br Asa Norte, SCLN 304, Bl. D, Lj. 36 Phone: 3326-0976Asa Sul, CLS 413, Bl. D. Lj. 36 Phone: 3346-0036

Corrientes 348 $$$ www.restaurante348.com.br

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Asa Sul, CLS 411, Bl. D, Lj. 36 Phone: 3345-1348

Fogo De Chão $$$$ www.fogodechao.com.br Asa Sul, SHS Quadra 5, Bloco E Phone: 33224666 (offers a complimentary drink: caipirinha/”espumante”, for Embassy employees and guests)

Porcão $$$$ ☺ www.porcao.com.br SCES, Trecho 2, conjunto 35 (next to Pier 21) Phone: 32232002 Potência Grill $$ http://www.potenciagrill.com.br/ Setor de Clubes Norte, Tr. 2 Phone: 3306-1112

Pobre Juan $$$$ www.pobrejuan.com.br/Iguatemi Mall, Lago Norte, Argentine Steakhouse Phone: 4209-1700

Restaurante El Negro $$$$ www.elnegro.com.br/413 Asa NorteArgentine Steakhouse

BRAZILIAN CUISINEFeitiço Mineiro $$ www.feiticomineiro.com.br Asa Norte, CLN 306, Bl. B, Lj. 45/51 Phone: 32723032

Mangai $$ www.mangai.com.brLago Sul, SCES, Trecho 2, Cj. 41 (next to Ponte JK) Phone: 3224-3079

XiqueXique $Asa Sul, SCLS 107, Bl. E, Loja 2 Phone: 32445797Asa Norte, SCRLN 708, Bl. B, Lj. 39 Phone: 3274-2810

SEA FOOD

Cocobambu $$$ www.restaurantecocobambu.com.brLago Sul, Setor de Clubes Sul, Trecho 2, Cj. 36, 2nd floor, Ícone Park Phone: 3224-5585Brasilia Shopping (this location offers delivery) Phone: 3038-1808

ITALIAN CUISINE / PIZZA

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Valentina’s Pizza $$$ http://valentinapizzaria.com.br/214 Asa Norte and 310 Asa Sul

Avenida Paulista Pasta, Pizza I Vino $$ http://www.restauranteavenidapaulista.com.br/Lago Sul, SCES Trecho 2, Cj. 41 Phone: 3255-6000

Cantina da Massa $$Asa Sul, CLS 302, Bl. A, Lj. 4 Phone: 3226-8374

Tratoria da Rosario $$$ Lago Sul - SHIS QI 17 (Fashion Park Shopping Center) Phone: 3248-1672

Pizza à Bessa (all you can eat pizza) $ www.pizzaabessa.com.brAsa Sul, CLS 214, Bl. C, Lj. 40 Phone: 3345-5252

MEXICAN CUISINEMucho Gusto $$ http://muchogusto.com.br/309 Asa Norte (Margaritas highly recommended) Phone: 3208-4128

El Paso Texas $$ www.elpasotexas.com.br Asa Sul, SCLS 404, Bl. C, Lj. 23 Phone: 33234618Asa Norte, SCLN 110, Bl. B, Lj. 18 Phone: 3349-6820Terraço Shopping Phone: 32335197

ASIAN CUISINEChina $$Asa Sul, CLS 103, Bl. D, Lj. 2 Phone: 3224-3339/3226-9318

Kojima (Japanese) $$ www.restaurantekojima.com.br Asa Sul, CLS 406, Bl. C, Lj. 13 Phone: 3443-0118

Nippon (Japanese) $$ http://www.nipponrestaurante.com.br/index2.htmlAsa Sul, CLS 403, Bl. A, Lj. 28 Phone: 32240430Asa Sul, CLS 207, Bl. C, Lj. 27 Phone: 3244-2477

Pequim $ www.restaurantepequim.com.br Asa Norte, SCLN 405, Bl. C, Lj. 15 Phone: 3347-1044

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Sushi Brasil $$$ www.sushibrasil.netLago Sul, QI 11, Bl. F, Lj. 103 Phone: 3364-3939/4132

AMERICAN CUISINERoadhouse Grill $$$ www.roadhousegrill.com.br Lago Sul, SCES Trecho 2, next to Pier 21 Phone: 3321-8535/3322-1257Terraço Shopping Phone: 3034-8535/0452 Outback Steakhouse $$$ www.outback.com Park Shopping Phone: 3234-7958Shopping Iguatemi, Lago Norte Phone: 3468-3655

Pizza Hut $ ☺ www.pizzahutdf.com.br Lago Sul, Pier 21 Phone: 4002-4003/3326-6298Asa Sul, CLS 405, D, 306 Phone: 3242-5976

VEGETARIAN/NATURALGreen’s $$ http://www.greens.com.br/site/202 Sul Bloco C Phone: 3321-5039302 Norte Bloco B Phone: 3326-0272

A Tribo $$105 Norte, bloco B - lojas 52 a 59 Phone: 3039-6430

OTHER INTERNATIONAL CUISINEAres do Brasil $$$ No website, but lots of good reviews online!QI 17 do Lago Sul, Edifício Fashion Park Phone: 3248-4614Contemporary Brazilian

Bottarga Ristorante $$$$ www.espacomariatereza.com.br Lago Sul, QI 5, Cj. 9, Bl. D, Lj. 101 Phone: 3248-0124/4828Contemporary Carpe Diem $$ www.carpediemrestaurante.com.br Asa Sul, CLS 104, Bl. D, Lj. 1 Phone: 33255301Contemporary/Brazilian

Café Daniel Briand $$$ www.cafedanielbriand.com/

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104 Asa Norte, Bloco A Phone: 3326-1135 French Café and Bakery

Dona Lenha $$ www.donalenha.com.br Lago Sul, QI 11, Deck Brasil Phone: 3364-3400Lago Sul, QI 5, Bl. A, Lj. 15, Gilberto Salomão Phone: 3364-0404Asa Sul, CLS 201, Bl. A, Lj. 1 Phone: 3322-1234Asa Norte, SCLN 413, Bl. D, Lj. 1 Phone: 3349-2323Mediterranean/Brazilian

Nossa Cozinha Bistro $$ http://nossacozinhabsb.blogspot.com.br/CLN 402 bloco C loja 60 (Asa Norte) Phone: 3326-5207Cafe/Bistro cuisine

Restaurante Gazebo $$$ http://www.restaurantegazebo.com.br/Setor de Clubes Sul, Beira Lago, Trecho 2 Phone: 3225-1717French/Contemporary

Taypa $$$ http://www.taypa.com.br/Lago Sul - SHIS QI 17 (Fashion Park Shopping Center) Phone: 3248-0403Peruvian

WEB RESOURCEShttp://dicasdacapital.com.br/All sorts of helpful info about the capital

www.theguide.com.brWhat’s going on in Brasilia (English).

http://guiadasemana.uol.com.br/brasiliaWhat’s going on in Brasilia and other cities in Brazil. http://www.maisbrasilia.comLists events happening in Brasilia for adults and kids.

www.pontaodolagosul.com.brInformation about restaurants and events in Lago Sul.

www.candango.com.brInformation about Brasilia http://divirtase.correioweb.com.br/Web site of major Brasilia newspaper - Entertainment section http://www.brasiliagenda.com.br/Culture and Events in the DF

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http://brasilia.deboa.com/ Entertainment listings

GENERAL BRAZIL TRAVEL INFORMATION

BRAZILIAN TOURISM PORTAL www.braziltour.com/home.html

This is the top dog of "official" government-run tourism web sites. It is operated by the Ministry of Tourism. The best thing it has going for it is its breadth --- this is a site that gives good coverage to every region of the country.

BRAZIL NUTS www.brazilnuts.com

This is a commercial site that wants you to book tours, but it still has a lot of useful info and is worth exploring. Their "Destination" pages present a lot of info with a good level of both breadth and depth, and their links to "Flat Rentals" would be very useful for anyone thinking of spending more than a week or so in one place.

GRINGOES.COM www.gringoes.com

This is more of an ex-pat kind of site than it is a real tourism site, though there is some very good info for travelers under the Travel Info tab. One can use this site to prowl around and get an idea of the culture, the sports, the business climate, and things like that. Good place to start looking for soccer scores and weather forecasts.

RIO TIMES http://riotimesonline.com/

English language newspaper in Rio. Check the Travel Section for articles.

Best English Language Blogs about Brazil:

http://www.moon.com/blogs/brazil/best-english-language-blogs-about-brazil

Lonely Planet’s picks for best blogs: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/brazil/travelblogs

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Researching a trip? Don’t forget to search the Papagaio! Submissions welcome! http://papagaiobrasilia.wordpress.com/blog/

ENGLISH SPEAKING TRAVEL AGENTS IN BRASIL

TAM Viagens (leisure travel company linked with Carlson Wagonlit, provider of official travel for Embassy): 0800 770-8627 / (11) 3274-1311 / cwt.lazer@tam.com.br

Omega Turismo www.omegaturismo.com.brPatricia or Emiko Matsumoto Phone: 3346-8616agencia@omegaturismo.com.br

Berlin Turismo www.berlinturismo.com.brGabriela Berlin Phone: 9989-8880Gabriela@berlinturismmo.com.br

Viana TourismoAsk for Patricia Viana www.vianaturismo.com.brvianaturismo@vianaturismo.com.br Phone: 3248-2419

R2R turismo www.r2rturismo.com.br/Gallery of Hotel Meliá Brasília, in Setor Hoteleiro Sul Phone: 3225-8313English: Mrs. Taty BarrosE-mail: taty.barros@r2rturismo.com.br

Guided Brasilia and area tours with an English speaking guide:Billy Deeter – 7814-2377/8112-3434

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