Lake Paranoá
Lago Paranoá
An artificial lake created to moderate the dry highland climate. Around its shores are the presidential residences, the embassy district and lakeside restaurants. It is a good place for a sunset boat trip.
Formed in 1959 by a dam, the lake covers about 48 square kilometers and wraps around the eastern side of the city. Sightseeing boat tours pass the Alvorada Palace, the JK Bridge and luxury lakeside homes in turn. You can also rent paddleboards or kayaks, or cycle along the lakeside path. The restaurants and bars on the southern shore in Pontão do Lago Sul and at several parks on the northern shore are liveliest at sunset.
Opening hours
Open all day (boat tours per operator's schedule)
Nearby sights
- Palácio da Alvorada
- Ermida Dom Bosco
- Palácio do Planalto
- Pantheon of the Fatherland and Freedom Tancredo Neves
- Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge
- Praça dos Três Poderes
- Supreme Federal Court
- National Congress of Brazil