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Bonfim
Skip unless you need the Guyana border crossing: half a day to cross, zero reason to stay overnight.
Bonfim is a tiny border town in northern Roraima, 124 km east of Boa Vista on BR-401. Its only function for travellers is the crossing to Lethem, Guyana. There are no sights, no tours, no reason to linger. The town has a few basic hotels and a bakery. Plan to arrive, cross and leave the same day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Sep–Mar (dry season)
- avoid May–Aug (rainy season, road conditions may worsen)
- Airport
- Boa Vista (BVB)
- Nights
- 0
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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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bonfim190 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bonfim, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyVery safe by Brazilian standards; petty crime is rare.
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- RestroomsPut toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.Brazil-wide
- Emergency numbers190 police · 192 ambulance · 193 fire (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.
- AirportcheckBVB Boa Vista International Airport (Nearest airport, about 124 km (77 mi) west via BR-401; bus about 1.5 h, 6x per week (check)).BVB Boa Vista International Airport (Nearest airport, about 77 mi (124 km) west via BR-401; bus about 1.5 h, 6x per week (check)).
- Getting aroundWalkable centre; taxis and moto-taxis for the 2 km (1.2 mi) to the border post.Walkable centre; taxis and moto-taxis for the 1.2 mi (2 km) to the border post.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealSnack at Padaria CentralR$5–15 (≈ US$1–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from town centre to borderR$15–25 (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedBasic pousada double room, a night, per roomR$80 (≈ US$15)
- Mid-range bedBasic pousada double room, a night, per roomR$120 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedBasic pousada double room, a night, per roomR$180 (≈ US$35)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$80 (≈ US$15) · Mid R$150 (≈ US$30) · High R$250 (≈ US$50)
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
- BVB Boa Vista International Airport (Nearest airport, about 124 km (77 mi) west via BR-401; bus about 1.5 h, 6x per week (check))BVB Boa Vista International Airport (Nearest airport, about 77 mi (124 km) west via BR-401; bus about 1.5 h, 6x per week (check))
Map of Bonfim
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Sep–Mar. Avoid: May–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jun (20 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bonfim: 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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Apr
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Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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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
Walkable centre; taxis and moto-taxis for the 2 km to the border post.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus (6x/week) or taxi via BR-401
Capital of Roraima with services and flights.
Lethem, Guyana
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Van or taxi to the border, then walk across
From Lethem, buses to Georgetown take 10–14 h.
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.
Town centre
A handful of basic pousadas and hotels near the main avenue; fine for a night if you miss the last crossing.
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$80–150 (≈ US$15–30)
- Mid
- R$150–250 (≈ US$30–50)
Trip budget
| Basic pousada double room1 × 1 night × R$80 | R$80 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × R$80 | R$80 |
| Trip total≈ R$160 per person per day, bed included | R$160≈ US$30 |
2026 estimate in BRL; no accommodation needed if you cross same day.
Prices of common things
| Snack at Padaria Central | R$5–15 (≈ US$1–3) |
| Taxi from town centre to border | R$15–25 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bus Bonfim → Boa Vista | R$30–50 (≈ US$6–10) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The border to Guyana closes at 18:00 (check); plan to arrive before 15:00.The border to Guyana closes at 6:00 PM (check); plan to arrive before 3:00 PM.
- No ATM in Bonfim (check); bring BRL cash from Boa Vista.
- Road BR-401 is paved but can have potholes; avoid driving at night.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Para este endereço, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bonfim → Boa Vista by bus: about R$40 (≈ US$8), 1.5 h (check)
- Taxi to border: R$15–25 (≈ US$3–5)
Say or show
- Bom dia — Hello / Good morning (bohm DEE-ah)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (KWAN-too KOOS-tah)
- Onde fica a fronteira? — Where is the border? (OHN-jee FEE-kah ah fron-TAY-rah)
Portuguese only; no English spoken.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bonfim. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Sep–Mar (dry season) · avoid May–Aug (rainy season, road conditions may worsen) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 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
Sources
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