City or town ·

Brasília

Brasília is Brazil’s capital, located in the Federal District. These details identify it as a specific city, distinct from the country and its other regions.

Museu do Homem Americano
Photo by Vagner Carvalheiro from São Paulo, Brasil Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 2.0
The place

What makes it special

  • Capital of Brazil.
  • Located in the Federal District.
Travel atlas

Articles in Brasília

Guides to this place

2 articles
journal.travel Editorial

Guides to this place

2 related guides

Information in context

Sources and references

This profile summarises our destination guides. Their research sources and the geographical reference are listed below.

Profile updated: 30/09/2026