Boa Vista
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Understand
For a Brazilian state capital this size (about 300,000), Boa Vista is remarkably quiet. Judging by the number of evangelical churches, Jesus has his equatorial stronghold here. Despite being more than 100 years old, the city has the aspects of a planned capital, with wide modern streets and traffic circles. Historical references are difficult to find.
Get in
By plane
LATAM and Gol operate to all large Brazilian airports, mostly via Manaus and/or Brasília.
Locally based Meta have more regional destinations, and also crosses the border into Suriname and Guyana.
The 10-minute cab ride from the airport to the centre runs at fixed 30 reais.
By bus
Boa Vista has 3 daily bus connections to Manaus by way of Presidente Figueiredo (11 hours, R$95) by Eucatur. This includes an en route passport screen by the Federal Police.Also buses to deep into Venezuela.
Six daily buses to Bonfim and the border with Guyana. If crossing the border, do not get off in Bonfim, the bus will continue to the border.
Get around
Most sights are within walking distance from the central hotels.
Buses pass by the terminal urbano in the center.
Taxis marked lotação are slightly more expensive than buses, but run faster, and can also deviate somewhat from their routes for an extra fee.
Regular cabs run on metres, but might insist on fixed prices to the bus station and airport.
Buses pass by the terminal urbano in the center.
Taxis marked lotação are slightly more expensive than buses, but run faster, and can also deviate somewhat from their routes for an extra fee.
Regular cabs run on metres, but might insist on fixed prices to the bus station and airport.
See
Ruins of Fort São JoaquimThis fort was built in 1775 at the confluence of the Uraricoera and Branco rivers. Today only the foundations and some walls remain.
Do
- Sunset cruises leave from Orla Taumanan at 17:00. Book ahead. Tel. 9971 5454.
- When the river is low, the far side has a string of beaches, a couple of them with shacks serving drinks and snacks. A boat ride across costs R$2.50.
Buy
Eat
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Cocktail bar e restaurante
address: Corner of Rua Araujo Filho and Avenida Getúlio VargasSpiced up from the regular Brazilian fare by the Indian owner Meu CantinhoSet at the founding spot of the city.
Drink
Orla TaumananA handful of stalls with plastic tables and chair around a makeshift stage with live music.
SullivanForro at weekend nights
SINPOLPagode once a week.
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Edi Lanches
address: Corner Av. Gen. Ataída Teive with R. Cristóvão CoelhoDrinking with the locals. 2 pool table available for R$1 a game.
Sleep
Hotels are spread out between the centre and the bus station.
Budget
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Hotel Ideal
phone: +55 95 3224-6342address: Corner Rua Araujo Filho and Rua Nossa Senhora ConsolataBasic and clean