Recanto das Emas

Recanto das Emas is an administrative region in the Federal District situated between neighboring areas, featuring residential neighborhoods with houses and apartment buildings alongside commercial zones with shops and services.

The region was officially created on July 28, 1993, through Law 510, transforming vacant land into an organized urban settlement. Its establishment was part of broader urban development efforts in the Federal District during that period.

Residents from across Brazil have settled here, gathering at the Unified Arts & Sports Center where skateboarding and community events bring people together regularly.

The area connects well to major highways and has a bus terminal with regular service to other parts of the Federal District. Visitors should plan for travel time between different sections since the region spans a considerable distance.

A sculpture of a Greater Rhea serves as the region's symbol, recalling the wild birds that once roamed the natural grasslands. The artwork connects the urban development to memory of the place's original wildlife.

Location: Federal District

Inception: July 28, 1993

Website: http://recanto.df.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -15.90806,-48.07306

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:26