Praça dos Orixas, Brasilia Travel Guide

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Discover Brasília's Praça dos Orixás: a vibrant lakeside plaza celebrating Afro-Brazilian culture, religion, and the iconic sculptures of the Orixás.

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Praça dos Orixás, also known as Prainha, is a significant cultural and religious landmark in Brasília, located on the shores of Lake Paranoá. It features sixteen statues representing different Orixás (deities) of Afro-Brazilian religions, created by the Bahian artist Tatti Moreno. The plaza serves as a focal point for Afro-Brazilian religious practices and a celebration of black history and culture.

A brief summary to Praça dos Orixas

St. de Clubes Esportivos Sul Trecho 2, Brasilia, Brasília, Federal District, BR
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Visit during the Festa de Iemanjá in February or on New Year's Eve to experience the plaza's vibrant cultural celebrations.
Take a stroll along the shores of Lake Paranoá for picturesque views of the surrounding area.
Bring a camera to capture the unique art installations and sculptures of the Orixás.

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Getting There

Public Transport

From Brasília's city center, take a bus towards Setor de Clubes Esportivos Sul (SCES). Alight near the Ponte Honestino Guimarães. The Praça dos Orixás is located next to the bridge, along the lake shore. A single bus fare in Brasília costs around R$5.54.
Taxi/Ride-Share

From anywhere in Brasília, a taxi or ride-share can take you directly to Praça dos Orixás, located at St. de Clubes Esportivos Sul Trecho 2. The ride typically costs between R$10 to R$20 from the hotels sector and Three Powers Square. Taxi fares start with a base fee of R$4.08, plus R$2.22 per kilometer.
Walking

If you are near the Ponte Honestino Guimarães, you can easily walk to Praça dos Orixás. Follow the path along Lake Paranoá; the plaza is located right next to the bridge.

Discover more about Praça dos Orixas

Praça dos Orixás, often referred to as Prainha (little beach), is a vibrant and historically rich plaza located in Brasília, on the edge of Lake Paranoá. This location is next to the Honestino Guimarães Bridge, on the Asa Sul side. Approximately 4 km from the central area of Brasília, it stands as one of the city's iconic landmarks and a key reference point for Afro-Brazilian religious practices.Built in the 1990s, the plaza has become a place where people express their faith. Even before the installation of the sixteen 1.5-meter-high sculptures, the area was already a gathering place for religious expression. The sculptures, crafted from fiberglass by Tatti Moreno, represent significant deities (Orixás) in the Yoruba tradition. These include Exu, Oxalá, Ogum, Oxóssi, Oxum, Oxumaré, Xangô, Iansã, Iemanjá, Nanã, Omolú, Logunedé, Obá, Ossain, Yewá, and Ibeji.Praça dos Orixás is more than just a religious site; it is a cultural oasis that embodies the resilience and strength of Afro-Brazilian religions. The plaza and the Festa de Iemanjá, which is celebrated here, were declared part of the Immaterial Cultural Heritage of the Federal District in 2018. The site is particularly lively during the Festa de Iemanjá and New Year's Eve, drawing many visitors.