Things to Do in Goiania

Houses a solid collection of modern and contemporary Brazilian art, with a focus on Goiás artists. The building is a 1970s modernist structure set in a small, calm garden.

🕐 09:00–17:00 Tue–Sat, closed Sun–Mon

💡 Check the schedule for temporary exhibitions; they often have free guided tours in Portuguese on Saturdays. The garden has a few benches – good for a quiet break.

A central plaza with a large concrete sundial sculpture, open lawns, and a few benches. It's a popular meeting point, especially in the evenings when local vendors sell snacks and drinks.

🕐 24 hours

💡 Come around 5pm on weekdays to see the sundial cast a good shadow. Grab a pastel from the cart near the west side – it's a local favourite.

The former home of Goiânia's founder, Pedro Ludovico Teixeira, now a museum preserved with original furniture and personal objects. Offers a clear picture of mid-20th-century elite life in the city.

🕐 09:00–17:00 Tue–Sat, 09:00–13:00 Sun, closed Mon

💡 The guided tour (in Portuguese only) is worth it – the staff are knowledgeable and will point out details you'd miss. Allow 40 minutes. Free entry, but donations welcome.

A long, narrow park running along a stream, with a 2km paved trail, exercise stations, and two lakes. Known for its resident capybaras and good birdwatching, especially at dusk.

🕐 06:00–22:00 daily

💡 The best spot for capybaras is the larger lake near the Avenida Areião entrance. Bring insect repellent in the rainy season (Oct–Apr).

A large urban park in the south of Goiânia, with a lake, walking and cycling paths, and plenty of shade from native trees. Popular for weekend picnics and evening strolls. Has an outdoor gym and children's play area.

🕐 06:00–22:00 daily

💡 Go early morning (before 9am) to see capybaras and birds near the lake. The park gets busy from late afternoon, especially Sundays.