Goiania Attractions
Goiânia
Goiânia lies in the south of Goiás State, 209km/130mi south-west of Brasília. Founded as recently as 1933, it is laid out on a unified and largely symmetrical plan. In 1935 it replaced Goiás as administrative center of the state of that name, and two years later became its capital.
Bus station
Avenida 44
Airport
Aeroporto Santa Genoveva (regional)
The city center is laid out around two main axes intersecting at right angles, with diagonal avenues dividing it into segments. It consists of three zones - the central administrative district, the commercial and industrial sector to the north and the residential quarter to the south. The Setor Campinas corresponds to the former commune of that name which was incorporated in the expanding city.
Goiânia lies in the south of Goiás State, 209km/130mi south-west of Brasília. Founded as recently as 1933, it is laid out on a unified and largely symmetrical plan. In 1935 it replaced Goiás as administrative center of the state of that name, and two years later became its capital.
Bus station
Avenida 44
Airport
Aeroporto Santa Genoveva (regional)
The city center is laid out around two main axes intersecting at right angles, with diagonal avenues dividing it into segments. It consists of three zones - the central administrative district, the commercial and industrial sector to the north and the residential quarter to the south. The Setor Campinas corresponds to the former commune of that name which was incorporated in the expanding city.
Administrative District
Administrative District
Visitors arriving at the airport (Setor Santa Genoveva, 6km/4mi north-east of city center) or coming from Brasília can follow Avenida Araguia, which runs diagonally through the north-eastern part of the city, to Praça Dr Pedro Ludovico, on which is the Government Palace.
Visitors arriving at the airport (Setor Santa Genoveva, 6km/4mi north-east of city center) or coming from Brasília can follow Avenida Araguia, which runs diagonally through the north-eastern part of the city, to Praça Dr Pedro Ludovico, on which is the Government Palace.
Anthropological Museum
Anthropological Museum
On the east side of the city is the University area. Here is the University's Anthropological Museum, with rich collections of archaeological and ethnological material on the old ways of life of the Indian tribes of the middle west.
On the east side of the city is the University area. Here is the University's Anthropological Museum, with rich collections of archaeological and ethnological material on the old ways of life of the Indian tribes of the middle west.
Bosque dos Buritis
Bosque dos Buritis
To the west of the administrative zone, in Setor Oeste, is the Bosque dos Buritis, a park much favored by local people.
To the west of the administrative zone, in Setor Oeste, is the Bosque dos Buritis, a park much favored by local people.
Mutirama Park
Before reaching the city center, Avenida Araguia runs through Mutirama Park, an extensive open space well planted with trees. In the park is the Planetarium.
Ornithological Museum
Ornithological Museum
The Ornithological Museum, in the Campinas district, has 8000 specimens of animals, including 6000 birds.
The Ornithological Museum, in the Campinas district, has 8000 specimens of animals, including 6000 birds.
Theatre
Teatro Goiano
At the intersection of Avenida Anhanguera and Avenida Tocantins is the city's leading theatre, the Teatro Goiano.
At the intersection of Avenida Anhanguera and Avenida Tocantins is the city's leading theatre, the Teatro Goiano.
Zoo
Zoo
Also on the west side of the city (reached by way of Avenida Anhanguera) is the Zoo, with representatives of many species threatened with extinction. Here too are a lake, a children's playground and various sports facilities.
Also on the west side of the city (reached by way of Avenida Anhanguera) is the Zoo, with representatives of many species threatened with extinction. Here too are a lake, a children's playground and various sports facilities.
Zoroastro Artiaga Museum
Zoroastro Artiaga Museum
On Praça Dr Pedro Ludovico, in addition to the Government Palace, is the Museu Zoroastro Artiaga (Indian artifacts, craft products).
On Praça Dr Pedro Ludovico, in addition to the Government Palace, is the Museu Zoroastro Artiaga (Indian artifacts, craft products).
Goiania Surroundings
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Parque Nacional das Emas
The Parque Nacional das Emas is especially noted for its numerous termite mounds and rheas. Other animals that can be spotted include anteaters and capybaras.
Parauna, Brazil
Paraúna
158km/98mi south-west of Goiânia in the Serra das Galés (BR 060 to Indiara, and asphalted road from there) is Paraúna, with bizarre rock formations (the "Chalice", the "Tortoise Rock", etc.).
158km/98mi south-west of Goiânia in the Serra das Galés (BR 060 to Indiara, and asphalted road from there) is Paraúna, with bizarre rock formations (the "Chalice", the "Tortoise Rock", etc.).
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