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Oiapoque
One day is enough: arrive, explore the riverfront, try local food, and if desired cross the bridge to French Guiana (allow 2 h walk).
Oiapoque is a small border town in Amapá, Brazil, serving as a gateway to French Guiana. The centre is walkable, with a riverfront promenade, bars, restaurants and a modest accommodation range. The main attraction is the international bridge; crossing it takes about two hours on foot. A single day covers the sights and a border visit; longer stays are only for deeper Amazon‑savanna travel.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Jun–Oct (dry season, better road conditions)
- avoid Dec–Mar (wet season, road may become difficult)
- Airport
- APU
- 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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Oiapoque190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Oiapoque, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyOiapoque is generally safe for day visitors; stay in well‑lit areas after dark and keep valuables secure, especially near the border.
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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.
- AirportAPU Macapá International Airport (about 7–8 h bus to Oiapoque).
- Getting aroundTown centre is walkable; taxis available at the port.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBeer (draft)R$8–12 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (short ride)R$20–35 (≈ US$4–7)
- Budget bedBudget hostel/guesthouse, a night, per personR$150 (≈ US$30)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$200 (≈ US$40) · Mid R$350 (≈ US$65) · High R$600 (≈ US$120)
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
- APU Macapá International Airport (about 7–8 h bus to Oiapoque)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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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
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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
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Jun–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (12). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Oiapoque: 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)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 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; taxis available at the port. No public transport; bridge crossing is on foot (≈20 min each side) or by taxi.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Saint‑Georges (French Guiana)
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total walk
Walk across the bridge (≈20 min each side) then taxi or walk in town
Bridge open daytime only; bring passport.
Macapá
cautionDoor to door: ≈8–12 h
Bus from Macapá terminal (7–12 h) or shared 4WD pick‑up (≈8 h)
Long travel; consider overnight in Macapá if time limited.
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 Fortaleza
Budget twin‑room, R$150; basic amenities, central location.
Various mid‑range hotels
Typically R$200+ per night; river views available.
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$150–250 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$250–400 (≈ US$50–75) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hostel/guesthouse2 × 1 night × R$150 | R$300 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$200 | R$400 |
| Bus Macapá → Oiapoque (one way)2 × R$195 · check | R$390 |
| Shared 4WD pick‑up (one way)2 × R$300 · check | R$600 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × R$250 · check | R$500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$219 |
| Trip total≈ R$1,205 per person per day, bed included | R$2,409≈ US$450 |
Pousada Fortaleza price
2026 estimate in reais; flights and long‑distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Meal at riverside restaurant | R$30–60 (≈ US$6–12) |
| Beer (draft) | R$8–12 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi (short ride) | R$20–35 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Bus Macapá → Oiapoquecheck | R$195 (≈ US$40) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bridge is closed overnight and early morning; plan crossing accordingly (check local schedule).
- Road from Macapá can be gravel and flood‑prone in wet season; 4WD may be required.
- No public transport on the Brazilian side of the bridge; arrange taxis or private rides.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Macapá → Oiapoque: about R$195 (≈ US$40), 7–12 h (check)
- Shared 4WD pick‑up: about R$300–400 (≈ US$60–75), 8 h (check)
- Taxi Oiapoque → bridge checkpoint: ≈ R$20–30
Say or show
- Desculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (deskulpe)
- Obrigado — Thank you (obrigado)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (kwanto kusta)
- Onde fica o posto de fronteira? — Where is the border checkpoint? (onde fika u posto de fronteira)
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 Oiapoque. 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, better road conditions) · avoid Dec–Mar (wet season, road may become difficult) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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