Central West
Friday, February 5, 2010 at 03:54PM
The Central West Region is the heart of Brazil geographically. It is most famously the home of the country's capital, Brasilia, since the 1960´s.
Tourism in the region includes the capital city itself, with its architecture by Oscar Neimeyer, the country's most famous architect, and, by contrast ,the colonial architecture of historic cities like Pirenópolis. But the focus of the region are eco-tourism destinations where visitors can enjoy the Region's rich fauna and flora, plus spectacular landscapes.
Amongst the areas of natural beauty are Pantanal, Alta Floresta, Bonito and the Chapada dos Guimarães and Chapada dos Veadeiros National Parks
Brazilia Guide
Brasília, Capital city of Brazil is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is famous worldwide for is 1960´s architecture and urban planning. The city's planned design included specific areas for almost everything, including accommodation – Hotel Sectors, North and South. However, new areas are now being developed as locations for hotels, such as the Hotels and Tourism Sector North, located on the shores of Lake Paranoá.
Planning and development of the city by Lúcio Costa, the principal urban planner and Oscar Niemeyer, the principal architect, begn in 1956, and it formally became Brazil's national capital in 1960. When seen from above, the city's shape resembles an aeroplane or a butterfly.
Brazilia Guide will cover all other destinations in the Central West region.
