Boa Vista

Boa Vista is the capital of the state of Roraima in the north of Brazil. Most foreigner pass through en route between Manaus and Venezuela. Understand For a Brazilian capital this size (about 300 000), Boa Vista is remarkably quiet. Judging by the number of evangelical churces, Jesus has his equatoria 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 Historical references are difficult to find. Central Shopping Area of Boa Vista Get in By plane TAM[1] and Gol[2] operate to all large Brazilian airports, mostly via Manaus and/or Brasília. Locally based Meta[3] have more regional destinations, and also crosses the border into Suriname and Guyana. The 10-minute cab ride from the airport to the centre runs at fixed 30 reais. By bus Boa Vista has 3 daily bus connections to Manaus by way of Presidente Figueiredo(11 hours, 95 R$) by Eucatur. This includes an en route passport screen by the Federal Police. Also buses to deep into Venezuela. Six daily buses to Bonfim and the border with Guyana. If crossing the border, do not get off in Bonfim, the bus will continue to the border. Get around Most sights are within walking distance from the central hotels. Buses pass by the terminal urbano in the center. Taxis marked lotação are slightly more expensive than buses, but run faster, and can also deviate somewhat from their routes for an extra fee. Regular cabs run on metres, but might insist on fixed prices to the bus station and airport. See Do Sunset cruises leave from Orla Taumanan at 17:00. Book ahead. When the river is low, the far side has a string of beaches, a couple of them with shacks serving drinks and snacks. A boat ride across costs R$ 2,50. Buy Stores generally close early on Saturday and remain closed on Sunday. Eat 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.  edit Meu Cantinho, (Right up from Orla Taumanan). Lunch till midnight. Set at the founding spot of the city. Mains for two at R$ 35.  edit Drink Orla Taumanan, (At the riverfront just down from the centre). Weekend evenings. A handfull of stalls with plastic tables and chair around a makeshift stage with live music.  edit Sullivan, (20 reais by taxi from the centre.). Forro at weekend nights Entrance R$ 10. Beer can R$ 3.  edit SINPOL, (Right behind the bus station). Pagode once a week. Free entrance, large beer R$ 4.  edit Sleep Hotels are spread out between the centre and the bus station. Budget Hotel Ideal, Corner Rua Araujo Filho and Rua Nossa Senhora Consolata, ☎ 95 3224 6342. Basic and clean Single with air con R$ 50, double R$ 70.  edit Contact Internet is painfully slow. Stay safe Cope Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!