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Aruanã
Spend 1–2 days for river fishing, Karajá village and historic sites; arrive by plane or car and stay in a pousada near the Araguaia.
Aruanã is a small riverside town in Goiás offering fishing on the Araguaia, a Karajá indigenous village, historic church and museum. One night covers the main sights; a second day adds more river leisure.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Jul–Sep (peak fishing season)
- avoid Apr–Jun, Oct–Dec, Jan–Mar
- Airport
- check
- 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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Aruanã190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Aruanã, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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, respect local fishing rules and keep valuables secure.
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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.
- Airportcheckcheck Aruanã Airport (city has its own airport; schedule and code to be confirmed).
- Getting aroundRent a car or take a taxi; highways GO‑530, GO‑070 and GO‑060 connect to Brasília (435 km (270 mi)) and Goiânia (310 km (193 mi)).Rent a car or take a taxi; highways GO‑530, GO‑070 and GO‑060 connect to Brasília (270 mi (435 km)) and Goiânia (193 mi (310 km)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerCold beerR$6–10 (≈ US$2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km)R$20–30 (≈ US$4–6)
- Budget bedPousada room, a night, per roomR$120 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedPousada room, a night, per roomR$200 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedPousada room, a night, per roomR$350 (≈ US$65)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$150 (≈ US$30) · Mid R$250 (≈ US$50) · 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
- check Aruanã Airport (city has its own airport; schedule and code to be confirmed)
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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Jul–Sep. Avoid: Oct–Jun. 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 Jan (8 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Aruanã: 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)
8 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 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
Rent a car or take a taxi; highways GO‑530, GO‑070 and GO‑060 connect to Brasília (435 km) and Goiânia (310 km). Walkable town centre.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Karajá Village
goDoor to door: 10 min total
Walk from town centre, about 5 min
Visit the indigenous community beside the river
Boca da Mata Reserve
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Drive 30 km (19 mi) north on GO‑530, then follow signsDrive 19 mi (30 km) north on GO‑530, then follow signs
Cerrado conservation area, good for short hikes
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.
Pousada Grande Rio
15 cottages, some with air‑con, pool, 700 m from the Araguaia
SESI Aruanã
Luxurious apartments, pools, sports courts, restaurant
Pousada Aquarius
City‑center, simple rooms, R$80–120 per couple
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$150–200 (≈ US$30–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$250–350 (≈ US$50–65) excl. bed
- High
- R$400 (≈ US$75)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pousada room1 × 1 night × R$200 | R$200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$250 | R$500 |
| Airport‑to‑town taxi (one way)2 × R$80 · check | R$160 |
| Fishing licence (per day)2 × R$30 · check | R$60 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$92 |
| Trip total≈ R$506 per person per day, bed included | R$1,012≈ US$190 |
2026 estimate in Brazilian real; flights and long‑distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Meal at a local restaurant | R$30–60 (≈ US$6–12) |
| Cold beer | R$6–10 (≈ US$2) |
| Taxi 5 km | R$20–30 (≈ US$4–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Camping requires compliance with environmental rules (no wood, no hunting, waste removal).
- Fishing needs a licence from local environmental agency.
- Check flight schedules to the small local airport.
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 Brasília; nearest Brazilian embassy for other nationals.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → town centre taxi: ≈ R$80 (check)
- Car rental daily: ≈ R$120 (check)
Say or show
- Desculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (des-KOOL-pe)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much is this? (KWAHN-toh KOOS-tah)
- Onde fica o banheiro? — Where is the bathroom? (OHN-dee FEE-kah oo bah-NEH-ee-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 Aruanã. 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: Jul–Sep (peak fishing season) · avoid Apr–Jun, Oct–Dec, Jan–Mar · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑pousada shuttle (check availability).
- Car‑rental options in town centre.
- Guided fishing tours on the Araguaia (book in advance).
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Aruanã
- officialAruanã municipal website
- secondaryWikivoyage: Aruanã, revision 5029283 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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