Boa Vista is the capital of the state of Roraima in the north of Brazil. Most foreigners pass through en route between Manaus and Venezuela.
For a Brazilian state capital this size (about 300,000), Boa Vista is remarkably quiet. Judging by the number of evangelical churches, Jesus has his equatorial stronghold here. Despite being more than 100 years old, the city has the aspects of a planned capital, with wide modern streets and traffic circles. Historical references are difficult to find.
- Ruins of Fort São Joaquim. This fort was built in 1775 at the confluence of the Uraricoera and Branco rivers. Today only the foundations and some walls remain.
Ruins of Fort São Joaquim. This fort was built in 1775 at the confluence of the Uraricoera and Branco rivers. Today only the foundations and some walls remain.
- Sunset cruises leave from Orla Taumanan at 17:00. Book ahead. Tel. 9971 5454.
- When the river is low, the far side has a string of beaches, a couple of them with shacks serving drinks and snacks. A boat ride across costs R$2.50.
Stores generally close early on Saturday and remain closed on Sunday.
- Cocktail bar e restaurante, Corner of Rua Araujo Filho and Avenida Getúlio Vargas. Spiced up from the regular Brazilian fare by the Indian owner Set lunch R$7.
- Meu Cantinho. Lunch till midnight. Set at the founding spot of the city. Mains for two at R$35.
Cocktail bar e restaurante, Corner of Rua Araujo Filho and Avenida Getúlio Vargas. Spiced up from the regular Brazilian fare by the Indian owner Set lunch R$7.
Meu Cantinho. Lunch till midnight. Set at the founding spot of the city. Mains for two at R$35.
- Orla Taumanan. Weekend evenings. A handful of stalls with plastic tables and chair around a makeshift stage with live music.
- Sullivan. Forro at weekend nights Entrance R$10. Beer can R$3.
- SINPOL. Pagode once a week. Free entrance, large beer R$4.
- Edi Lanches, Corner Av. Gen. Ataída Teive with R. Cristóvão Coelho (bus stop nearby. open everyday, usually until 3AM if there are enough customers.. Drinking with the locals. 2 pool table available for R$1 a game. Skol Liter R$7, Brahma Liter R$6, snacks and small dishes available.
Orla Taumanan. Weekend evenings. A handful of stalls with plastic tables and chair around a makeshift stage with live music.
Sullivan. Forro at weekend nights Entrance R$10. Beer can R$3.
SINPOL. Pagode once a week. Free entrance, large beer R$4.
Edi Lanches, Corner Av. Gen. Ataída Teive with R. Cristóvão Coelho (bus stop nearby. open everyday, usually until 3AM if there are enough customers.. Drinking with the locals. 2 pool table available for R$1 a game. Skol Liter R$7, Brahma Liter R$6, snacks and small dishes available.
There is one morning bus for R$22, leaving from Terminal International at 7AM, to the border town of Pacaraima. The other option is to take a shared taxi. The shared taxis leave from Terminal Coimbe usually in the morning hours (7-10AM) and charge R$30-35 per person.