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Voykit pocket guide · Brazil

Aruanã

Spend 1–2 days for river fishing, Karajá village and historic sites; arrive by plane or car and stay in a pousada near the Araguaia.

Aruanã is a small riverside town in Goiás offering fishing on the Araguaia, a Karajá indigenous village, historic church and museum. One night covers the main sights; a second day adds more river leisure.

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Sketch, not to navigate by: shapes follow this guide’s areas and places, not official boundaries. North is up.
Country
Brazil
Best months
Jul–Sep (peak fishing season)
Avoid
Apr–Jun, Oct–Dec, Jan–Mar
Stay
1–2 nights

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Currency
BRL
Money
Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$). About R$5–5.8 per US dollar in 2026 — check. Cards and tap-to-pay are accepted almost everywhere, even at beach kiosks.
Daily spend
Budget R$150–200 excl. bed · Mid R$250–350 excl. bed · High R$400+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
SIM and data
Vivo, Claro and TIM cover the country; buying a prepaid SIM needs a passport and sometimes a CPF — an eSIM before you fly is easier.
Emergency
Police 190 · Ambulance 192 · Fire 193
Plugs
Types N, C · 127 V (Rio, São Paulo) or 220 V (Brasília, much of the Northeast) · Check the voltage on the socket; most chargers are dual-voltage.
Tipping
Restaurant: 10% service (serviço) usually on the bill; optional but normal.; Beach kiosk / bar: Often included; round up.; Taxi / Uber: Not expected; round up.; Guide: US$5–15 per person per day.; Hotel staff: Small tip for porters.
Water
Do not drink tap water; filtered water is provided in most homes and hotels.
Toilets
Put toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.

What things cost

ItemPrice
Meal at a local restaurantR$30–60
Cold beerR$6–10
Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)R$20–30

Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.

Get in

By air

check · Aruanã Airport
city has its own airport; schedule and code to be confirmed

Typical fares

Airport → town centre taxi
≈ R$80 (check)
Car rental daily
≈ R$120 (check)
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Get around

Rent a car or take a taxi; highways GO‑530, GO‑070 and GO‑060 connect to Brasília (435 km (270 mi)) and Goiânia (310 km (193 mi)). Walkable town centre.

See and do

Known for

  • Araguaia River fishing
  • Karajá Village
  • Nossa Senhora da Conceição Leopoldina Church
  • Municipal Museum
  • Boca da Mata Natural Reserve

Day trips

WhereHowTime
Karajá VillageWalk from town centre, about 5 min10 min total
Boca da Mata ReserveDrive 30 km (19 mi) north on GO‑530, then follow signs≈1 h

Sleep

Pousada Grande Rio
15 cottages, some with air‑con, pool, 700 m from the Araguaia
SESI Aruanã
Luxurious apartments, pools, sports courts, restaurant
Pousada Aquarius
City‑center, simple rooms, R$80–120 per couple

Phrase card

EnglishSay or show
Excuse me / SorryDesculpedes-KOOL-pe
Thank youObrigadooh-bree-GAH-doo
How much is this?Quanto custa?KWAHN-toh KOOS-tah
Where is the bathroom?Onde fica o banheiro?OHN-dee FEE-kah oo bah-NEH-ee-roh

Etiquette, safety and scams

Etiquette

  • Greeting: Handshake, hug or cheek kiss (one in São Paulo, two in Rio); avoid: Being stiff with new acquaintances
  • Gestures: Use thumbs-up freely; avoid: The OK hand sign (it is rude)
  • Language: Try Portuguese; say obrigado/obrigada; avoid: Defaulting to Spanish
  • Time: Expect relaxed social punctuality; avoid: Being late for tours and flights
  • Beach: Bring only a towel, cash and a copy of your ID; avoid: Leaving things unattended

Scams and watch-outs

  • Camping requires compliance with environmental rules (no wood, no hunting, waste removal).
  • Fishing needs a licence from local environmental agency.
  • Check flight schedules to the small local airport.

Generally safe for tourists; stay on marked paths, respect local fishing rules and keep valuables secure.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Aruanã yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Araguaia River fishing
  • Karajá Village
  • Nossa Senhora da Conceição Leopoldina Church
  • Municipal Museum
  • Boca da Mata Natural Reserve

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.

Aruanã

Para este endereço, por favor

To this address, please

My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)

US consulate in Brasília; nearest Brazilian embassy for other nationals.

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/aruana). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.