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Major city · Brazil

Boa Vista

Spend 1–2 days: walk the riverfront, visit Fort São Joaquim ruins and catch a sunset cruise; skip longer trips unless you have extra time.

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Boa Vista, capital of Roraima, is a small but orderly city on the Amazon basin. Most attractions are within walking distance, and a short river cruise adds a scenic finish. One full day covers the highlights; a second day allows a relaxed pace or a border‑bus day trip.

basic guide: no trip line yet
More
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
BRL
Best months
May–Oct
avoid Dec–Apr (rainy season)
Airport
BVB
Nights
1–2

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This is a basic guide for Boa Vista: 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.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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
Emergency numbers for Boa Vista190 ▾

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

Show all 12 answers
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.

Ruins of Fort São JoaquimOrla Taumanan riverfrontSunset cruises on the Branco River
Airports
BVB Boa Vista International Airport (Taxi to city centre fixed R$30)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  5. May

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Apr. Month by month →

Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F) low), wettest Mar (13 rain days), driest Jul (10). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Boa Vista: 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

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

12 rd

Feb

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

12 rd

Mar

32°C (90°F)

23°C (73°F)

13 rd

Apr

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

13 rd

May

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

12 rd

Jun

32°C (90°F)

23°C (73°F)

11 rd

Jul

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

10 rd

Aug

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

10 rd

Sep

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

11 rd

Oct

32°C (90°F)

23°C (73°F)

12 rd

Nov

32°C (90°F)

23°C (73°F)

13 rd

Dec

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

13 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

Most sights are walkable from central hotels. City buses stop at the Terminal Urbano; taxis (lotação) are slightly pricier but faster and can deviate for a fee. Airport taxis run a fixed R$30 fare to the centre.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Fort São Joaquim ruins

go

Door to door: ≈1 h

Taxi or bus 30 km (19 mi) north, about 45 min

Visit the 1775 fort foundations; no entry fee.

Pacaraima border town

caution

Door to door: ≈2.5 h round‑trip

Morning bus from Terminal Internacional, 07:00, 2 h

Passport check on bus; only for day‑trip, return same day.

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.

Hotel Ideal

Basic rooms; single R$50, double R$70; central location near bus terminal

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$70–120 (≈ US$13–25) excl. bed
Mid
R$120–200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
High
R$200 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed

Watch out

Safety

Boa Vista is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of pickpockets in crowded buses and keep valuables hidden; night travel outside the centre is discouraged.
  • Bus to Manaus includes a Federal Police passport check; allow extra time.
  • Airport taxi price is fixed at R$30 (≈ US$6); negotiate if using a regular meter taxi.
  • Border buses to Pacaraima leave early (07:00) and cost R$22 (≈ US$5); shared taxis cost R$30 (≈ US$6)‑35.

Emergency numbers

Police
190
Ambulance
192
Fire
193

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Emergency

  • Police190
  • Ambulance192
  • Fire193

Embassy

My embassy: —

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  • Desculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (deh-skool-peh)
  • Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-gah-doo)
  • Quanto custa? — How much is it? (kwahn-toh koos-tah)
  • Onde fica o banheiro? — Where is the bathroom? (ohn-jee fee-kah oo bahn-yay-roh)
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 Boa Vista. 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: May–Oct · avoid Dec–Apr (rainy season) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 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

Back to Brazil

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