Brasillia and Goias

The Centre West is full of untouched nature. It holds the capital city, Brasilia with a population of over 1 million. The city was planned and constructed in the late 50's and early 60's. It was built to fill the vast space in the deserted Central West region.

The Centre West is a prime location for seeing animal life within Brazil. Other areas within this region besides the capital Brasilia are, old mining towns in Goias, the river Bananal and many hill and river landscapes. This region is where the Amazon meets the centre plateau, and it contains the border between the agricultural areas and the unspoiled areas of forests and grasslands.

Here are some points that will make your trip more pleasant:
1) Take good care in your personal hygiene and dress to avoid ridicule and to fit in with the locals.
2) Remember to be polite by removing headdress (males) and shaking hands and waits for a reply before proceeding.
3) Be patient and don’t criticise.
4) When taking photographs with locals in them, always ask permission.
5) Generally be wary of what you do to avoid offending or causing trouble.

Most of Brazil can be visited comfortably throughout the year - it's only the south, which can be unbearably sticky in summer and non-stop rainy in winter, that has extreme seasonal changes. With many Brazilians on summer vacation from December to February, travel can be difficult and expensive, while from Rio to the south the humidity can be oppressive.
Summer is also the most festive time of year, as Brazilians escape their apartments and take to the beaches and streets. School holidays begin in mid-December and go through to Carnaval, usually in late February.