Tabatinga

Brazil

300x300px Tabatinga, along the Solimões River. Tabatinga is a frontier city in the north-western part of the state of Amazonas in Brazil. It forms a contiguous settlement with the Colombian town of Leticia, on the Amazon River. Santa Rosa on the nearby island in the river is in Peru.

The city of Tabatinga has been considered the most violent place in the entire Amazon and its neighbors across borders were not far behind. Now there is more security and environmental awareness.

One of the greatest experiences in South America - voyaging down the Amazon.

  • Tabatinga Port. If you're coming from Manaus (or elsewhere down river) by boat, this is where you'll arrive.
  • Federal Police (exit stamps here), Av. da Amizade, 2502-2530, Tabatinga - AM, 69640-000, +55 97 3412-2047. Exit-stamps are given by the federal police (next door to the immigration office), NOT by the immigration office!

Tabatinga Port. If you're coming from Manaus (or elsewhere down river) by boat, this is where you'll arrive.

Federal Police (exit stamps here), Av. da Amizade, 2502-2530, Tabatinga - AM, 69640-000, +55 97 3412-2047. Exit-stamps are given by the federal police (next door to the immigration office), NOT by the immigration office!

All three currencies are generally freely traded in the town, though Peruvian Soles may not be willingly received. Changing money is not difficult though.

  • Fazendinha. good pizza
  • Restaurante Três Fronteiras, 398, R. Rui Barbosa, 308, Tabatinga - AM, 69640-000. Has a beautiful garden and a romantic atmosphere. The venue is specialized in BBQ and Peruvian food and known as the best restaurant in Tabatinga.
  • Sao Jorge, Av da Amizade 1941. Peruvian restaurant. Great ceviche and a good selection of Peruvian beers. A portion easily serves two. R$25 to R$40..

Fazendinha. good pizza

Restaurante Três Fronteiras, 398, R. Rui Barbosa, 308, Tabatinga - AM, 69640-000. Has a beautiful garden and a romantic atmosphere. The venue is specialized in BBQ and Peruvian food and known as the best restaurant in Tabatinga.

Sao Jorge, Av da Amizade 1941. Peruvian restaurant. Great ceviche and a good selection of Peruvian beers. A portion easily serves two. R$25 to R$40..

  • Vinicius bar, main street.

Vinicius bar, main street.

Boats and speed boats head downstream to Manaus in 1 to 3 days. Boats head upstream to Iquitos (Peru) from Santa Rosa (about 60h with a slow boat, 13h with a speedboat).

Flights connect to Manaus and to Bogota, the latter from the airport in Leticia.

For detailed information visit the Voyaging along the Amazon River article.