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São Miguel do Araguaia
Visit São Miguel do Araguaia for a day trip to Bananal Island and Araguaia National Park; 1 day is enough.
São Miguel do Araguaia is a small town in Goiás that serves as a gateway to Bananal Island, the world's largest river island, and the northern part of Araguaia National Park. The sights are concentrated and can be seen in a half‑day, making a single day visit sufficient.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- May–Sep (dry season)
- avoid Dec–Mar (heavy rain; river levels rise)
- Airports
- GYN · BSB
- Nights
- 1
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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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for São Miguel do Araguaia190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about São Miguel do Araguaia, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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 visitors; stay on marked paths 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.
- AirportcheckGYN Goiânia (Santa Genoveva) (About 400 km (249 mi) by road via BR-060/BR-153; long-distance buses run from Goiânia's rodoviária, check times.).GYN Goiânia (Santa Genoveva) (About 249 mi (400 km) by road via BR-060/BR-153; long-distance buses run from Goiânia's rodoviária, check times.).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable; taxis and moto-taxis cover the rest.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Beer600 ml bottleR$8–15 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi or moto-taxi across townR$10–20 (≈ US$2–4)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekR$80–150 (≈ US$15–30)
- Budget bedPousada room, a night, per roomR$120 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedPousada room, a night, per roomR$180 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedPousada room, a night, per roomR$280 (≈ US$55)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$120 (≈ US$25) · Mid R$200 (≈ US$40) · High R$350 (≈ US$65)
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
- GYN Goiânia (Santa Genoveva) (About 400 km (249 mi) by road via BR-060/BR-153; long-distance buses run from Goiânia's rodoviária, check times.) · BSB Brasília (About 500 km (311 mi) by road; bus connections via Goiânia, check times.)GYN Goiânia (Santa Genoveva) (About 249 mi (400 km) by road via BR-060/BR-153; long-distance buses run from Goiânia's rodoviária, check times.) · BSB Brasília (About 311 mi (500 km) by road; bus connections via Goiânia, check times.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Oct
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34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Nov
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Dec
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Sep (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jul (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest Jun (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
São Miguel do Araguaia: 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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Sep
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Oct
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Nov
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°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
The town is walkable; taxis and moto-taxis cover the rest. Access to Bananal Island is by boat or ferry from the riverfront, and the crossing depends on the river level.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bananal Island (Araguaia National Park)
goDoor to door: About 2 h round trip plus time on the island
Boat or ferry from the São Miguel riverfront, then a local guide for the park sector
World's largest river island; the northern third is national park, the rest indigenous preserve. Bring water, sun protection and cash.
Door to door: About 4–5 h by road
Road via BR-070 and GO-530, or river boat
Another Araguaia river town with beaches in the dry season; a long haul for a day, better as an overnight.
Door to door: About 6–7 h by road
Road via GO-530 and BR-158
Too far for a day return; sleep there if you are heading south.
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.
Town centre pousadas
Basic rooms near the riverfront and the bus stop; book ahead in the July holiday period.
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$120–180 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$180–280 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- High
- R$280 (≈ US$55)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pousada room1 × 1 night × R$120 | R$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$120 | R$240 |
| Boat or ferry to Bananal Island, both ways2 × R$60 · check | R$120 |
| Guided island or park trip2 × R$150 · check | R$300 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × R$120 | R$240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$102 |
| Trip total≈ R$561 per person per day, bed included | R$1,122≈ US$250 |
Basic amenities; air conditioning is worth paying for in September–October.
2026 estimate in reais; flights and long-distance buses excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Prato feito (rice, beans, meat) at a local restaurant | R$15–30 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | R$2–4 (≈ under US$1) |
| Beer, 600 ml bottle | R$8–15 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi or moto-taxi across town | R$10–20 (≈ US$2–4) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | R$80–150 (≈ US$15–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Boat and ferry crossings to Bananal Island run on set hours and stop when the river is low or high; confirm the day's departure at the riverfront before you plan around it.
- The northern third of Bananal Island is Araguaia National Park; the rest is an indigenous preserve, so enter only with a local guide and the required authorisation.
- Distances in Goiás are long: the nearest big-city airport is hours away by road, so do not plan a same-day flight out after an island trip.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
No consulate in town; the US consulate is in Brasília, other embassies in Brasília (check addresses).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Boat or ferry, São Miguel → Bananal Island: about R$30 (≈ US$6) each way, schedule varies with the river (check)
- Taxi across town: R$10–20 (≈ US$2–4)
- Long-distance bus, Goiânia → São Miguel do Araguaia: about R$150–200 (≈ US$30–40) one way, 8–10 h (check)
Say or show
- Com licença — Excuse me / Sorry (kohm lee-SEN-sah)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (KWAHN-too KOOS-tah)
- Onde fica o banheiro? — Where is the toilet? (OHN-jee FEE-kah oo bahn-YAY-roo)
- Quero ir à Ilha do Bananal — I would like to go to Bananal Island (KEH-roo eer ah EE-lyah doo bah-nah-NAHW)
- Posso pagar com cartão? — Can I pay by card? (POH-soo pah-GAR kohn kar-TOWNG)
Cash matters: small pousadas, boats and riverside kiosks may not take cards.
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 São Miguel do Araguaia. 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) · avoid Dec–Mar (heavy rain; river levels rise) · month by month →
- 2 airports 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
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add ferry schedule check for Bananal Island.
- Include guided tours from local operators.
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