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Presidente Figueiredo
Spend 2 days: one day for waterfalls and walks, another for caves and a lake boat tour; total travel time from Manaus ~2 h by bus.
Presidente Figueiredo is a small Amazonian town north of Manaus, known for waterfalls, caves and the Balbina lake. Most attractions are reachable by short walks or boat trips, so a 2‑day stay covers the highlights without rush.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Jun–Oct (dry season, lower humidity)
- avoid Dec–Feb (rainy, road closures possible)
- Airport
- MAO
- 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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Presidente Figueiredo190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Presidente Figueiredo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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 day trips; stay on marked trails, use registered taxis, 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.
- AirportMAO Eduardo Gomes International Airport (Main gateway for Manaus; 2 h bus to Presidente Figueiredo).
- Getting aroundBuses from Manaus arrive every two hours (≈R$ 17, 2 h).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (10 km (6.2 mi))Taxi (6.2 mi (10 km))R$ 30–45 (≈ US$6–9)
- Museum or sight ticketWaterfall entry feeR$ 5–10 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedPousada double room, a night, per roomR$80 (≈ US$15)
- Mid-range bedPousada single room, a night, per roomR$100 (≈ US$19)
- High-end bedPousada single room, a night, per roomR$150 (≈ US$30)
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
- MAO Eduardo Gomes International Airport (Main gateway for Manaus; 2 h bus to Presidente Figueiredo)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Feb
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Mar
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°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
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Dec
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Best: Jun–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jul (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Jan (20 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Presidente Figueiredo: 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
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Feb
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
19 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Nov
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Dec
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18 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
Buses from Manaus arrive every two hours (≈R$ 17, 2 h). Taxis from the bus station can reach waterfalls and caves; agree on price and return time.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lages Waterfalls
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Taxi from bus station, ~30 min each way
Four falls, 1.5 km (0.9 mi) walk; entry fee R$ 5–10.Four falls, 0.9 mi (1.5 km) walk; entry fee R$ 5–10.
Maroaga Shelter Cave
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Taxi to AM‑240, then 600 m dirt track
Private property; pay entry fee.
Balbina Lake boat tour
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Taxi to Balbina km 12, then boat hire
Check boat schedule; negotiate price.
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.
Pousadas near bus station
Many options within walking distance; negotiate weekday rates.
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
Trip budget
| Pousada single room1 × 2 nights × R$60 | R$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 2 days × R$80 | R$160 |
| Manaus → Presidente Figueiredo bus (round‑trip)1 × R$34 | R$34 |
| Taxi to waterfalls/caves (round‑trip)1 × R$45 | R$45 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$36 |
| Trip total≈ R$198 per person per day, bed included | R$395≈ US$75 |
2026 estimate in reais; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Waterfall entry fee | R$ 5–10 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Cave entry fee | R$ 5–10 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi (10 km) | R$ 30–45 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Bus Manaus → Presidente Figueiredo | R$ 17 (≈ US$4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Entry fees for private‑property walks: R$ 5–10 (≈ US$1–2) per person.
- Some trails lack signage; consider a guide for safety.
- Road conditions can worsen in heavy rain; check before travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Manaus → Presidente Figueiredo bus: about R$ 17 (≈ US$4), 2 h
- Taxi to waterfall/cave sites: ≈R$ 30–45 round‑trip
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Presidente Figueiredo. 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–Oct (dry season, lower humidity) · avoid Dec–Feb (rainy, road closures possible) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Bus from Manaus → Presidente Figueiredo (R$ 17, 2 h).
- Taxi network for waterfall/cave sites; agree on round‑trip price.
- Pousada options near bus terminal for quick check‑in/out.
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