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Benjamin Constant
Go for a half-day from Tabatinga or Leticia to see the Magüta Museum and the riverside market; not worth a dedicated trip unless you're attending the Folklore Festival in July.
Benjamin Constant is a small Amazonian town on the border with Peru, 30 minutes by boat from Tabatinga. Its main draw is the Magüta Museum, dedicated to Ticuna culture, and the lively fruit market by the port. Most travellers pass through on a day trip from the triple-border area (Tabatinga/Leticia/Santa Rosa).
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Jun–Oct (drier, easier boat travel)
- avoid Dec–May (heavy rain, high water, some boat services reduced)
- Airports
- LET · TBT
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Brazil ↗US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an e-visa (about US$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Benjamin Constant190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Benjamin Constant, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).Brazil-wide
- SIM or eSIMVivo, Claro and TIM cover the country; buying a prepaid SIM needs a passport and sometimes a CPF — an eSIM before you fly is easier.Brazil-wide
- Tap waterDo not drink tap water; filtered water is provided in most homes and hotels.Brazil-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% service (serviço) usually on the bill; optional but normal.Brazil-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/N. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 127 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Brazil-wide
- SafetyBenjamin Constant is generally safe during the day.
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- RestroomsPut toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.Brazil-wide
- Emergency numbers190 police · 193 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysCarnival shuts many businesses for several days; museums often close on Mondays.Brazil-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckLET Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport (Leticia, Colombia) (About 1 h by boat + taxi from Benjamin Constant; check).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable; moto-taxis (R$ 5–10 (≈ US$1–2)) for longer distances.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Moto-taxi within townR$ 5–10 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedBasic pousada double room, a night, per roomR$80 (≈ US$15)
- Mid-range bedBasic pousada double room, a night, per roomR$140 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedBasic pousada double room, a night, per roomR$210 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$80 (≈ US$15) · Mid R$180 (≈ US$35) · High R$350 (≈ US$65)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LET Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport (Leticia, Colombia) (About 1 h by boat + taxi from Benjamin Constant; check) · TBT Tabatinga International Airport (About 30 min by boat; check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Jun–Oct. Avoid: Dec–May. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jun (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Mar (19 rain days), driest Aug (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Benjamin Constant: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable; moto-taxis (R$ 5–10) for longer distances. Boats to Tabatinga leave every 30 min or when full (R$ 15, 30 min).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tabatinga
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Fast boat, 30 min, R$ 15 (≈ US$3)
Border town with Colombia; connect to Leticia and Santa Rosa.
Leticia (Colombia)
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Boat to Tabatinga, then taxi or walk across the border
Triple-border hub; Amazon attractions, restaurants, airport.
São Gabriel da Cachoeira
skipDoor to door: About 10–14 h
Boat up the Rio Negro, about 8–12 h
Long and expensive; better as a multi-day river trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Centro (town centre)
Near the port and Magüta Museum; basic pousadas and hotels.
Colônia area
2.5 km (1.6 mi) from port; Hotel e Restaurante Cabanas is here, quieter.1.6 mi (2.5 km) from port; Hotel e Restaurante Cabanas is here, quieter.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- R$ 80–120 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$ 150–250 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- R$ 300 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic pousada double room1 × 1 night × R$80 | R$80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$80 | R$160 |
| Boat Tabatinga ↔ Benjamin Constant (one way)2 × R$15 | R$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$27 |
| Trip total≈ R$149 per person per day, bed included | R$297≈ US$55 |
2026 estimate in Brazilian reais; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Boat Tabatinga ↔ Benjamin ConstantOne way, 30 min | R$ 15 (≈ US$3) |
| Moto-taxi within town | R$ 5–10 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Simple meal (rice, beans, fish) | R$ 15–25 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Water (1.5 L) | R$ 3–5 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Boat schedules are informal; confirm the last return boat to Tabatinga before crossing.
- The Magüta Museum may close without notice; call ahead (+55 97 98421-0059).
- Mosquitoes are active year-round; bring repellent with DEET.
- No ATMs in town; bring cash (Brazilian reais) from Tabatinga or Leticia.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Fire and ambulance
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Fire and ambulance193
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Boat to Tabatinga: R$ 15 (≈ US$3), 30 min
- Moto-taxi, any point in town: R$ 5–10 (≈ US$1–2)
Say or show
- Olá — Hello (oh-LAH)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo)
- Quanto? — How much? (KWAN-too)
- Onde está o barco? — Where is the boat? (ON-de es-TAH o BAR-koo)
Portuguese is spoken; Spanish is understood in the border area.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Benjamin Constant. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
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- Best months: Jun–Oct (drier, easier boat travel) · avoid Dec–May (heavy rain, high water, some boat services reduced) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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