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Barcelos
Visit Barcelos if you have 2+ days after Manaus; otherwise skip.
Barcelos, Amazonas, sits 400 km northwest of Manaus on the Rio Negro. It offers white‑sand beaches, sport‑fishing and a modest selection of budget lodging. A short stay (1‑2 days) fits a river‑boat itinerary; longer trips need a flight or extra river travel time.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Jun–Oct (dry season, lower river levels)
- avoid Dec–Mar (high water, limited boat schedules)
- Airport
- MAO
- 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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Barcelos190 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Barcelos, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyBarcelos is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of river currents and keep valuables secure on boats.
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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.
- AirportcheckMAO Eduardo Gomes International Airport (Manaus) (Charter flights to Barcelos about 1 h; schedule varies (check).).
- Getting aroundMotorized canoes, mototaxi and regular taxis are the main options; no public bus service.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personR$50 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedPrivate room (pousada or hotel), a night, per roomR$180 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedPrivate room (pousada or hotel), a night, per roomR$300 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$70 (≈ US$13) · Mid R$150 (≈ US$30) · High R$300 (≈ US$60)
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 (Manaus) (Charter flights to Barcelos about 1 h; schedule varies (check).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Jun–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jun (14 rain days), driest Nov (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Barcelos: 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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 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
Motorized canoes, mototaxi and regular taxis are the main options; no public bus service.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
São Gabriel da Cachoeira
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 48 h round‑trip
River boat upstream, 2–3 days total
Long travel; consider overnight stay.
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.
Hostel Barcelos
small pension with private rooms, dormitory, pool and grill
Hotel Cidade
central location on Avenida Mariuá
Hotel Ornamental
central location on Avenida Mariuá
Hotel Rio Negro
central location on Avenida Mariuá
Pousada Flor da Mata
central location on Rua Dorval Porto
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$70–120 (≈ US$13–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$120–200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Private room (pousada or hotel)1 × 1 night × R$180 | R$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$150 | R$300 |
| River boat ticket (cabin)2 × R$450 | R$900 |
| Motorized canoe ride (hour)2 × R$30 | R$60 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$144 |
| Trip total≈ R$792 per person per day, bed included | R$1,584≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in BRL; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Meal at local restaurant | R$20–45 (≈ US$4–9) |
| Boat ticket (deck space) | R$125–160 (≈ US$25–30) |
| Boat ticket (3‑person cabin) | R$350–450 (≈ US$65–85) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Boat schedules vary seasonally; confirm departure times in advance.
- River levels affect travel time; high water can add hours.
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 Manaus (check address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Manaus → Barcelos river boat (cabin): ≈ R$350–450, 24–30 h (check)
- Mototaxi within town: ≈ R$5–10 per short ride
Say or show
- Com licença — Excuse me / Sorry (kohm lee-zah)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-gah-doo)
- Quanto custa isso? — How much is this? (kwahn-too koos-tah ee-soo?)
- Onde fica a margem do rio? — Where is the river bank? (ohn-jee fee-kah ah mah-zheng do hee-oh?)
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 Barcelos. 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 river levels) · avoid Dec–Mar (high water, limited boat schedules) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 5 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 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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