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Parintins
Go for the Boi Bumbá festival (late June) or skip; outside festival week, the town is quiet and a half-day is enough.
Parintins is a riverside town on a fluvial island in the Amazon, famous for the Boi Bumbá festival — a two-night rivalry between the Caprichoso and Garantido bulls. Outside festival week, the town has little to hold a traveller beyond a few hours. Most visitors come for 2–4 nights during the festival and fly or boat from Manaus.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Jun (festival), Jul–Nov (dry season)
- avoid Dec–May (heavy rain, flooded streets)
- Airport
- PIN
- Nights
- 2–4 (festival); 0–1 otherwise
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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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Parintins190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Parintins, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyParintins is generally safe, but watch for pickpocketing during the crowded festival.
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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.
- AirportPIN Parintins-Júlio Belém Regional Airport (Daily flights from Manaus via Voepass; Azul 4× week (Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri); extra flights in June).
- Getting aroundWalkable centre; taxis and moto-taxis for longer trips; no public transport system.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBeer (600 ml)R$6–10 (≈ US$2)
- Budget bedPousada (simple room), a night, per roomR$40 (≈ US$8)
- Mid-range bedPousada (simple room), a night, per roomR$100 (≈ US$19)
- High-end bedPousada (simple room), a night, per roomR$250 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$80 (≈ US$15) · Mid R$200 (≈ US$40) · 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
- PIN Parintins-Júlio Belém Regional Airport (Daily flights from Manaus via Voepass; Azul 4× week (Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri); extra flights in June)
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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Jun–Nov. Avoid: Dec–May. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Mar (19 rain days), driest Aug (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Parintins: 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)
18 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
19 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16 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
Walkable centre; taxis and moto-taxis for longer trips; no public transport system.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Manaus
skipDoor to door: 10–30 h
Fast boat (10 h) or riverboat (30 h) from the port
Too far for a day trip; fly or plan an overnight stay.
Santarém
skipDoor to door: 14–16 h
Riverboat, about 14 h
A full-day boat ride; only practical as part of a longer itinerary.
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 near the Bumbódromo
Closest to the festival arena; dozens of pousadas, from R$20/night up
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$80–150 (≈ US$15–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$150–300 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
- High
- R$300 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel room1 × 3 nights × R$250 | R$750 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × R$200 | R$1,200 |
| Fast boat Manaus–Parintins (one way)2 × R$150 · check | R$300 |
| Riverboat Manaus–Parintins (one way)2 × R$50 · check | R$100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$235 |
| Trip total≈ R$431 per person per day, bed included | R$2,585≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in BRL; flights and festival tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| Fast boat from Manaus (one way)check | R$120–150 (≈ US$25–30) |
| Riverboat from Manaus (one way)check | R$50 (≈ US$10) |
| Pousada room (simple) | R$20–100 (≈ US$4–19) |
| Meal at a local restaurant | R$15–35 (≈ US$3–7) |
| Beer (600 ml) | R$6–10 (≈ US$2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Festival tickets sell out months ahead: buy online or through a travel agency.
- Boat schedules are unreliable: delays of several hours are common.
- Rainy season (Dec–May) can flood streets and cancel flights.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
Most embassies are in Brasília; the nearest consulate is in Manaus (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fast boat Manaus → Parintins: R$120–150 (≈ US$25–30), about 10 h (check)
- Riverboat Manaus → Parintins: R$50 (≈ US$10), about 30 h (check)
- Taxi from airport to centre: R$20–30 (≈ US$4–6)
Say or show
- Bom dia — Hello / Good day (bohm DEE-ah)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much? (KWAHN-too KOOS-tah)
- Onde fica o Bumbódromo? — Where is the Bumbódromo? (OHN-dee FEE-kah oo boom-BOH-droh-moo)
- Não entendo — I don't understand (now en-TEN-doo)
Portuguese only; English is not widely spoken.
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 Parintins. 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 (festival), Jul–Nov (dry season) · avoid Dec–May (heavy rain, flooded streets) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area 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
- 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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