The city was designed by urban planner Attílio Corrêa Lima and later modified by Armando de Godoy. The original plan was based on concentric zones:
Most visitors arrive via , which serves domestic flights to major cities like São Paulo (GRU & CGH), Rio de Janeiro (SDU & GIG), Brasília (BSB), and Salvador (SSA). The airport is currently undergoing expansion to handle increased traffic. Goiania - GO
Despite its concrete origins, Goiânia is remarkably green. It holds the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest urban forest ( Parque Florestal dos Buritis ), with over 1 million square meters of preserved savanna woodland in the city center. The Parque Areião and Parque Vaca Brava are packed every evening with joggers, dog walkers, and outdoor gym enthusiasts. The city was designed by urban planner Attílio
However, the city carries a heavy historical burden. In 1987, Goiânia suffered one of the world’s worst radiological accidents. Scavengers broke into an abandoned radiotherapy clinic and removed a cesium-137 capsule, mistaking the glowing blue powder for something magical. They sold it to neighbors, and the resulting contamination killed several people, displaced thousands, and left a psychological scar that still defines the city’s relationship with waste and health. Despite its concrete origins, Goiânia is remarkably green
