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Corumbá
Give Corumbá 2 nights: one for the riverfront historic centre, one for a Pantanal day tour or the Bolivia border run. Skip it if you only want wildlife — go straight to a lodge.
Corumbá sits on the Paraguay River against the Bolivia border and is one of the cheapest gateways into the Pantanal. The colonial core is small and walkable in half a day; the real reason to come is the wetland trips and the duty-free border zone at Puerto Quijarro. Two nights covers both without rushing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- May–Sep (dry season: fewer mosquitoes, better wildlife viewing)
- avoid Dec–Mar (wet season, heat, flooded access roads)
- Airport
- CMG
- Nights
- 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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Corumbá190 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Corumbá, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyCorumbá is a small, low-key city and the centre is fine by day.
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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.
- AirportCMG Corumbá International Airport (Small terminal; a handful of weekly flights, mostly to Campinas and Bonito.
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable; only Cristo Rei sits on a hill outside it.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeR$5–12 (≈ US$1–3)
- BeerRiver fish dish (pacu, pintado)R$40–80 (≈ US$8–15)
- Metro or bus rideCity bus rideR$3.50–3.60 (≈ under US$1)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekR$40–80 (≈ US$8–15)
- Budget bedHostel or simple pousada bed, a night, per personR$70 (≈ US$13)
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomR$280 (≈ US$55)
- High-end bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomR$500 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$180 (≈ US$35) · Mid R$350 (≈ US$65) · High R$700 (≈ US$130)
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
- CMG Corumbá International Airport (Small terminal; a handful of weekly flights, mostly to Campinas and Bonito. City bus line 103 passes the entrance.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Feb
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Dec
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jul (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Corumbá: 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
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Nov
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Dec
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 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
The centre is walkable; only Cristo Rei sits on a hill outside it. City buses run from the central terminal on Rua Tiradentes (blue gate, yellow turnstiles) and you can change lines free there. Line 102 goes to the Bolivia border, line 106 to the intercity bus station. Fares are R$3.50 by transit card or R$3.60 cash.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Puerto Quijarro, Bolivia
goDoor to door: About 1 h each way
City bus line 102 from the central terminal to the border, then walk across
Duty-free zone and Bolivian crafts. Last bus back leaves in the late afternoon — check the day's timetable at the terminal.
Pantanal wetland day tour
goDoor to door: Full day
Operator pickup from your hotel, or a boat from the Corumbá riverfront
Book in person after comparing operators; day trips run from the city, multi-day trips go to lodges.
Forte Coimbra
cautionDoor to door: Multi-day
Boat or light aircraft only
1775 riverside fort, hard to reach; arrange through a local operator, not independently.
Bonito
overnightDoor to door: 6–7 h
Cruzeiro do Sul bus, roughly one departure a day around midday
Too far for a day return; continue on and sleep there.
Campo Grande
overnightDoor to door: About 6.5 h
Andorinha or Siriema intercity bus, frequent day and night
The state capital and main onward hub; fares vary by company.
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 (historic centre)
Between Praça da Independência and the river; walkable to the waterfront, cathedral and most restaurants. Quiet at night.
Avenida General Rondon waterfront
Historic building row with river views and casual bars open into the evening; the liveliest strip after dark.
Rodoviária area
Around the intercity bus station, about seven blocks south of the centre; practical for early departures, little else.
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$180–300 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$300–550 (≈ US$60–110) excl. bed
- High
- R$550 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 2 nights × R$280 | R$560 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × R$350 | R$1,400 |
| City bus fare, one ride2 × R$4 | R$7 |
| Pantanal day tour2 × R$400 | R$800 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × R$60 | R$120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$289 |
| Trip total≈ R$794 per person per day, bed included | R$3,176≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in reais; flights and Pantanal lodge packages excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | R$5–12 (≈ US$1–3) |
| Churrasco plate at a churrascaria | R$35–70 (≈ US$7–13) |
| River fish dish (pacu, pintado) | R$40–80 (≈ US$8–15) |
| Beer: draught in a bar / can at a shop | R$8–15 (≈ US$2–3) / R$4–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| City bus ride | R$3.50–3.60 (≈ under US$1) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | R$40–80 (≈ US$8–15) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The historic centre is close to empty after dark; keep evening plans to Avenida General Rondon and the bar strip.
- Border buses stop running in the late afternoon — no departures after about 18:00, so plan the Puerto Quijarro return before then.Border buses stop running in the late afternoon — no departures after about 6:00 PM, so plan the Puerto Quijarro return before then.
- Wet-season rain (Dec–Mar) can cut access roads to Pantanal lodges; confirm before booking.
- Book Pantanal tours after comparing several operators in person — prices and itineraries vary widely.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
No US or UK embassy here; consular help is in Brasília or São Paulo. For the Bolivia crossing, check your own visa rules before you go.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- City bus, one ride: R$3.50 (≈ under US$1) by card, R$3.60 (≈ under US$1) cash
- Corumbá → Puerto Quijarro border, line 102: one city fare, about 1 h
- Corumbá → Campo Grande, intercity bus: about 6.5 h; fares vary by company
Say or show
- Olá — Hello (oh-LAH)
- Obrigado / Obrigada — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo / oh-bree-GAH-dah)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (KWAN-too KOOS-tah)
- Posso pagar com cartão? — Can I pay by card? (POH-soo pah-GAR kong kar-TOWNG)
- Onde fica o banheiro? — Where is the toilet? (ON-jee FEE-kah oo bah-NYAY-roo)
- Não falo português — I don't speak Portuguese (nowng FAH-loo por-too-GAYS)
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 Corumbá. 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–Sep (dry season: fewer mosquitoes, better wildlife viewing) · avoid Dec–Mar (wet season, heat, flooded access roads) · 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
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for CMG: last bus line 103, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Praça da Independência, the cathedral and Praça da República, Avenida General Rondon, the port stairs.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Cristo Rei, Casa do Artesão, riverfront mirantes) and eat pages with last orders.
- Border-day fixture for line 102 so the Puerto Quijarro run can go green.
Sources
- officialCorumbá city government
- secondaryWikidata — Corumbá
- secondaryWikivoyage: Corumbá, revision 5296689 (CC BY-SA 4.0)