Major city · Brazil
Tefé
Spend 2 days: one day in town, one day for a Mamirauá reserve day‑trip (boat from Tefé).
Tefé is a small Amazon riverside town, the gateway to Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve. With a short flight from Manaus and limited local transport, two days allow a town walk, a mototaxi ride, and a reserve visit.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Jun–Nov (dry season, lower river levels)
- avoid Dec–May (high rains, river flooding)
- Airport
- TFF
- Nights
- 1–2
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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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Tefé190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tefé, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyTefé is remote but generally safe for tourists; stay in known accommodations, keep valuables secure, and travel by reputable boat operators.
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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.
- AirportTFF Tefé Airport (Azul airline, 1–1.5 h from Manaus).
- Getting aroundMototaxi (≈ R$ 3 one‑way) is the main local transport; boats connect to Mamirauá and neighboring towns.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealPizzaria Varandas pizza sliceR$ 15–25 (≈ US$3–5)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Mototaxi rideR$ 3 (≈ under US$1) one‑way
- Budget bedGuesthouse or hostel, a night, per personR$70 (≈ US$13)
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
- TFF Tefé Airport (Azul airline, 1–1.5 h from Manaus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Jun–Nov. Avoid: Dec–May. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (19 rain days), driest Jan (15). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tefé: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
19 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
19 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 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
Mototaxi (≈ R$ 3 one‑way) is the main local transport; boats connect to Mamirauá and neighboring towns.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve
goDoor to door: ≈ 5 h total
Boat from Tefé dock, 1–2 h each way (fast boat, R$ 300 (≈ US$60)) + guide fee
Reserve entry fee and guide required; book in advance.
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.
Aedra Praia Hotel
Lake view, basic amenities
Ney's place
Private guesthouse, US$50 per night
Anilses Hotéis
Budget rooms near river dock
Pousada Multicultura
Overlooks Lake Tefé
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- R$ 80–120 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$ 150–250 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse or hostel2 × 2 nights × R$120 | R$480 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × R$150 | R$600 |
| Azul flight Manaus‑Tefé (round‑trip)2 × R$500 | R$1,000 |
| Fast boat to Mamirauá (round‑trip)2 × R$300 | R$600 |
| Mototaxi within town (one way)2 × R$3 | R$6 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$269 |
| Trip total≈ R$739 per person per day, bed included | R$2,955≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in reais; flights and guide fees excluded.
Prices of common things
| Carne de sol (plate) | R$ 25–40 (≈ US$5–8) |
| Pizzaria Varandas pizza slice | R$ 15–25 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Dragon Express yakisoba | R$ 20–30 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Mototaxi ride | R$ 3 (≈ under US$1) one‑way |
| Fast boat ticket (Manaus‑Tefé) | R$ 300 (≈ US$60) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No road access – all travel is by air or river.
- Boat schedules can change; verify departure times before travel.
- Rainy season may limit river navigation.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Para este endereço, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
US consulate in Manaus (check address); other embassies in Brasília.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Azul flight Manaus → Tefé: ≈ R$ 350 one‑way, 1 h
- Fast boat Manaus → Tefé: ≈ R$ 300, 14 h
- Mototaxi within Tefé: ≈ R$ 3 one‑way
Say or show
- Olá — Hello (oh-LAH)
- Quanto custa? — How much? (KWAHN-too KOOS-tah)
- Preciso de passagem de barco — I need a boat ticket (preh-SEE-soo jee pah-SAH-zheng jee BAR-koo)
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 Tefé. 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: Jun–Nov (dry season, lower river levels) · avoid Dec–May (high rains, river flooding) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 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
- secondaryWikidata – Tefé
- secondaryWikivoyage: Tefé, revision 5322416 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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