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Major city · Brazil

Parauapebas

Skip unless you work in mining or need the Carajás mine tour: one night covers the town, two if you add the Serra dos Carajás park.

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Parauapebas is a frontier mining town in Pará, born from the world's largest iron ore mine at Serra dos Carajás. It has a raw, pioneer feel and few tourist sights. Most travellers pass through for the mine tour or as a stop between Marabá and the Amazon. One night is enough; two if you also visit the Carajás National Forest.

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Weather
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Currency
BRL
Best months
Jun–Nov (dry season)
avoid Dec–May (rainy season; roads may be slow)
Airport
CKS
Nights
1

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This is a basic guide for Parauapebas: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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
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  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Parauapebas190 ▾

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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 Parauapebas, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • BeerBeer (600 ml)R$ 6–10 (≈ US$2)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi ride within townR$ 10–20 (≈ US$2–4)
  • Budget bedDouble room with fan, a night, per roomR$40 (≈ US$8)
  • Mid-range bedDouble room with fan, a night, per roomR$50 (≈ US$10)
  • High-end bedDouble room with fan, a night, per roomR$60 (≈ US$12)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$80 (≈ US$15) · Mid R$150 (≈ US$30) · High R$300 (≈ US$60)

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.

Serra dos Carajás iron ore mineCarajás National ForestFrontier mining town atmosphere
Airports
CKS Carajás Airport (About 20 km (12 mi) from town; taxis and some hotel transfers.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

Best: Jun–Nov. Avoid: Dec–May. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)), coolest Jun (21°C (70°F) low), wettest Mar (22 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Parauapebas: next 7 days

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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)

22°C (72°F)

20 rd

Feb

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

21 rd

Mar

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

22 rd

Apr

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

20 rd

May

32°C (90°F)

22°C (72°F)

15 rd

Jun

32°C (90°F)

21°C (70°F)

8 rd

Jul

33°C (91°F)

21°C (70°F)

5 rd

Aug

33°C (91°F)

21°C (70°F)

5 rd

Sep

33°C (91°F)

22°C (72°F)

8 rd

Oct

32°C (90°F)

22°C (72°F)

12 rd

Nov

32°C (90°F)

22°C (72°F)

15 rd

Dec

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

19 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

Taxis and moto-taxis are the main options; the town is compact enough to walk the centre. No public bus system worth using.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Serra dos Carajás mine

go

Door to door: Half-day

Tour from town, about 30 min by car

Book ahead; ID required.

Carajás National Forest

caution

Door to door: Full day

Car or taxi, about 40 min

Check access conditions and permits.

Marabá

skip

Door to door: 3–4 h

Bus or car, about 2–3 h

Only if you need the regional bus hub.

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 (downtown)

Most hotels and restaurants; walkable to basic services.

Near the bus station

Convenient for arrivals/departures; fewer dining options.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
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

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Double room with air conditioning1 × 1 night × R$70R$70
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$150R$300
Taxi from Carajás Airport to town1 × R$60 · checkR$60
Mine tour (if available)2 × R$50 · checkR$100
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeR$53
Trip total≈ R$292 per person per day, bed includedR$583≈ US$110

2026 estimate in BRL; flights excluded.

Prices of common things

Simple meal (prato feito)R$ 15–25 (≈ US$3–5)
Beer (600 ml)R$ 6–10 (≈ US$2)
Taxi ride within townR$ 10–20 (≈ US$2–4)
Moto-taxi rideR$ 5–10 (≈ US$1–2)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Parauapebas is a mining town with typical frontier safety issues: avoid walking alone at night, keep valuables out of sight, and use registered taxis. The mine area is secure.
  • Rainy season (Dec–May) can make roads to Marabá and the mine slow.
  • The mine tour requires advance booking and a valid ID.
  • Moto-taxis are cheap but agree the fare before riding.

Emergency numbers

Police
190
Ambulance
192
Fire
193

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My bed tonight

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Me leve a este endereço, por favorTake me to this address, please

Emergency

  • Police190
  • Ambulance192
  • Fire193

Embassy

The US and most other countries have embassies in Brasília; nearest consulates in Belém.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Carajás Airport → town: about R$ 60 (≈ US$12) by taxi (check)
  • Bus Parauapebas → Marabá: about R$ 40–60 (≈ US$8–12), 2–3 h (check)

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 rodoviária? — Where is the bus station? (OHN-jee FEE-kah ah hoh-doh-vee-AH-ree-ah)
  • Posso pagar com cartão? — Can I pay by card? (POH-soo pah-GAR kohm kar-TAHN)
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 Parauapebas. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Nov (dry season) · avoid Dec–May (rainy season; roads may be slow) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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