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Tabatinga
Go for 1–2 nights only as a border crossing between Brazil, Colombia and Peru; the sights are thin, the triple-border logistics are the point.
Tabatinga is a Brazilian river town of about 70,000 on the Solimões, fused with Leticia in Colombia and a short boat ride from Santa Rosa in Peru. There is no road in: you arrive by plane from Manaus or by boat up the Amazon. Most travellers use it for one or two nights to sort immigration stamps, then move on to Leticia or a riverboat.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (less rain)
- avoid Dec–May (heavier rain)
- Airport
- TBT
- Nights
- 1–2
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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Tabatinga190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tabatinga, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyTabatinga is a working border town, not a resort: stick to lit main streets after dark, use moto-taxis instead of walking…
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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.
- AirportTBT Tabatinga International Airport (Azul flights to Manaus; Leticia's airport across the border has Avianca and LATAM Colombia flights to Bogotá.).
- Getting aroundTaxis and moto-taxis cover the town; agree the fare first and avoid taxis waiting at the port, which charge two to four times the normal rate.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or snackR$5–15 (≈ US$1–3)
- Street or quick mealNoodle or rice plateR$20–40 (≈ US$4–8)
- Beerdraught in a bar / can at a shopR$8–15 (≈ US$2–3)R$4–8 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiPort taxis charge two to four times more.R$20–30 (≈ US$4–6)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekR$40–80 (≈ US$8–15)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personR$35 (≈ US$7)
- Mid-range bedPousada double room, a night, per roomR$160 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedPousada double room, a night, per roomR$300 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$120 (≈ US$25) · Mid R$220 (≈ US$45) · High R$400 (≈ US$75)
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
- TBT Tabatinga International Airport (Azul flights to Manaus; Leticia's airport across the border has Avianca and LATAM Colombia flights to Bogotá.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Dec–May. Month by month →
Warmest Sep (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jun (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jan (22 rain days), driest Aug (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tabatinga: 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)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
22 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
20 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
22 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
20 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
19 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
21 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 cover the town; agree the fare first and avoid taxis waiting at the port, which charge two to four times the normal rate. Walking is possible but the midday heat and humidity make it slow. Leticia is a short taxi or moto-taxi ride away; Santa Rosa is a 10-minute boat ride.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Leticia (Colombia)
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Taxi or moto-taxi across the border, about 10 min
Better hotels, tax-free shopping and restaurants; no Colombian entry stamp needed for a short stay.
Santa Rosa (Peru)
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Taxi-boat from the Tabatinga or Leticia waterfront, about 10 min
Peruvian immigration office is here; check out of Peru before entering Brazil.
Manaus
overnightDoor to door: 36 h speedboat to about 6 days slow boat
Riverboat or speedboat down the Solimões
One-way fare about R$370 (2026 estimate); book via Navegam or the Manaus port.
Iquitos (Peru)
overnightDoor to door: About 10 h
Fast boat from Santa Rosa, about 9–10 h downstream
Fast boat about US$50–60; slow boat about US$30 with meals, 3 days (2026 estimate).
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.
Avenida da Amizade
Main avenue; walkable to the port, banks and immigration. Best for one night with bags.
Near the port / Feira
Budget pousadas and quick boat access; noisier and rougher at night.
Leticia (Colombia)
Across the border, no Colombian entry stamp needed for a short stay; wider choice of hotels and tax-free shopping.
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$120–200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$200–350 (≈ US$40–65) excl. bed
- High
- R$350 (≈ US$65)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pousada double room1 × 2 nights × R$160 | R$320 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × R$220 | R$880 |
| Moto-taxi across town2 × R$8 | R$16 |
| Taxi-boat to Santa Rosa2 × R$10 | R$20 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × R$60 | R$120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$136 |
| Trip total≈ R$373 per person per day, bed included | R$1,492≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in reais; flights and riverboat fares excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or snack | R$5–15 (≈ US$1–3) |
| Noodle or rice plate | R$20–40 (≈ US$4–8) |
| Beer: draught in a bar / can at a shop | R$8–15 (≈ US$2–3) / R$4–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| 5 km taxiPort taxis charge two to four times more. | R$20–30 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Moto-taxi ride | R$5–10 (≈ US$1–2) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | R$40–80 (≈ US$8–15) |
| Riverboat Tabatinga → Manaus | about R$370 (≈ US$70) (2026 estimate) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No road access: plane or boat only.
- Immigration offices keep limited hours; the Brazilian office is open Monday to Thursday only, and exit stamps come from the Federal Police next door, not immigration.
- Port taxis overcharge; use the street or a moto-taxi instead.
- Cost of living is higher than elsewhere in Amazonas; shop in tax-free Leticia instead.
- Peruvian soles may not be accepted; reais and Colombian pesos trade freely.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
No embassies in Tabatinga; the US, UK and most other countries keep embassies in Brasília and consulates in Manaus (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Moto-taxi across town: R$5–10 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi-boat Tabatinga → Santa Rosa: about R$10 (≈ US$2), 10 min
- Riverboat Tabatinga → Manaus: about R$370 (≈ US$70), 36 h speedboat to 6 days slow boat
Say or show
- Com licença / Desculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (kohn lee-SEN-sah / des-KUL-pee)
- Obrigado / Obrigada — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo / oh-bree-GAH-dah)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (KWAHN-too KOOS-tah)
- Posso pagar com cartão? — Can I pay by card? (POH-soo pah-GAR kohn kar-TOWN)
- Onde fica o banheiro? — Where is the toilet? (OHN-jee FEE-kah oo bah-NYAY-roo)
- Preciso de um carimbo — I need a stamp (preh-SEE-zoo jee oon kah-REEM-boo)
Immigration offices keep limited hours: the Brazilian office is open Monday to Thursday only, and exit stamps come from the Federal Police next door.
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 Tabatinga. 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–Sep (less rain) · avoid Dec–May (heavier rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for TBT: Azul arrival times, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Avenida da Amizade, the port and Feira, the airport viewpoint, the Federal Police and immigration offices.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Barranco da Comara viewpoint, airport runway viewpoint, Bradesco ATMs) and eat pages with last orders.
- Border-stamp fixtures for Brazil, Colombia and Peru so gates A–D can go green.