Central-West Region, Administrative region in Brazil
The Central-West Region spreads across four Brazilian states and takes in grasslands, wetlands, patches of rainforest and the national capital, Brasília. Wide plains give way to forested uplands, while rivers cut through the interior and link different types of terrain.
Before Brasília opened in 1960, the interior remained distant territory with few paved roads and scattered settlements. Building the new capital brought highways, power lines and fresh towns that sped up growth across the central hinterland.
Visitors see how local communities blend customs brought by indigenous groups, European settlers and African families into everyday life through festivals, live music and regional cooking. Markets and neighborhood gatherings offer tastes of dishes such as paçoca de pilão and empadão goiano, reflecting daily habits across the territory.
Travelers choose between flat farming areas, low wetlands and wooded sections, with each zone favoring different seasons for visiting. Roads connect the main cities, while remote natural areas often need four-wheel-drive vehicles or boat trips.
The Pantanal hosts many animal species that gather around waterholes during the dry months, offering watchers chances to spot wildlife that elsewhere remain hidden. Researchers use the area for field studies on biodiversity, because open plains allow direct access to habitats.
Location: Brazil
Shares border with: South Region, Southeast Region, North Region, Northeast Region
GPS coordinates: -14.78333,-53.51667
Latest update: December 15, 2025 06:41
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