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Tangará da Serra
Spend a half‑day to explore the river‑side sights; one full day lets you see the main waterfalls and the Casa de Rondon.
Tangará da Serra is a small town in Mato Grosso, Central West Brazil. Its attractions are spread along rivers and nearby waterfalls, making a single day enough for the main sights, with extra time if you want to fish or hike.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- May–September (dry season, lower river levels for swimming)
- avoid December–February (rainy season, swollen rivers, limited access)
- Airport
- TGQ
- Nights
- 1
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- 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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tangará da Serra190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tangará da Serra, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; stay on marked paths at waterfalls and keep valuables secure in vehicles.
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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.
- AirportTGQ Tangará da Serra Airport (Domestic flights; taxi ~30 min to town centre).
- Getting aroundTown centre is walkable; for waterfalls use local taxis or rent a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféR$5–8 (≈ US$1–2)
- Street or quick mealSnack bar at Balneário BiquinhaR$10–20 (≈ US$2–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within town (3.1 mi (5 km))R$20–30 (≈ US$4–6)
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Casa de RondonR$5–10 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedRural lodge room, a night, per roomR$250 (≈ US$50)
- Mid-range bedRural lodge room, a night, per roomR$350 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedRural lodge room, a night, per roomR$500 (≈ US$95)
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
- TGQ Tangará da Serra Airport (Domestic flights; taxi ~30 min to town centre)
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
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jul (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jun (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tangará da Serra: 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)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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
Town centre is walkable; for waterfalls use local taxis or rent a car. Roads to river sites are unpaved; a 4 WD vehicle is recommended.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Balneário Biquinha
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Local taxi or rented car, about 15 min north of town
Waterfall with swimming pool, playground and snack bar.
Casa de Rondon
goDoor to door: ≈20 min round trip
Taxi or car, 10 min east
Museum of the explorer Rondon, open daily.
Pioneers Memorial
goDoor to door: ≈25 min round trip
Taxi, 12 min southeast
Historical monument to early settlers.
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 Fazenda Primavera
Rural lodge on the border with Nova Olímpia, good base for nature trips.
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$120–200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- R$200 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Rural lodge room1 × 1 night × R$350 | R$350 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$150 | R$300 |
| Taxi to Balneário Biquinha (round trip)2 × R$30 · check | R$60 |
| Car rental per day (compact)2 × R$120 · check | R$240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$95 |
| Trip total≈ R$523 per person per day, bed included | R$1,045≈ US$200 |
2026 estimate in Brazilian real; flights and long‑distance bus tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | R$5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Snack bar at Balneário Biquinha | R$10–20 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Taxi within town (5 km) | R$20–30 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Entry to Casa de Rondon | R$5–10 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- River levels rise in the rainy season; check local conditions before swimming.
- Phone coverage can be spotty in remote waterfall areas.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
US consulate in Brasília; nearest Brazilian consular services in Cuiabá.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi town centre → Balneário Biquinha: ≈ R$25, 15 min (check)
Say or show
- Olá — Hello (oh-LAH)
- Quanto custa? — How much? (KWAHN-toh KOOS-tah)
- Onde fica o banheiro? — Where is the bathroom? (ON-jee FEE-kah oo bah-NYE-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 Tangará da Serra. 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: May–September (dry season, lower river levels for swimming) · avoid December–February (rainy season, swollen rivers, limited access) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a second night to explore Sepotuba River hiking trails.
- Combine with a visit to nearby Cuiabá for a longer regional tour.
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