Roraima · Brazil
Where to stay in Boa Vista
Boa Vista is a city in Roraima, Brazil, home to about 413,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- BVB4 km · Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport
- Currency
- BRLBrazilian real
- Time zone
- America/Boa Vista
- Language
- Portuguese, Brazilian Sign Language
About
About Boa Vista
Boa Vista is the capital of the Brazilian state of Roraima. Situated on the western bank of the Branco River, the city lies 109 km from Brazil's border with Venezuela, and 58 km away from the border with Guyana.
For a Brazilian state capital this size (about 437,000 in 2021), 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 Historical references are difficult to find.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Boa Vista
See
- Ruins of Fort São Joaquim
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Where to stay
Hotels in Boa Vista
3 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Boa Vista Eco Hotel | 1.4 km | |
| Hotel Euzébios | 0.6 km | |
| Ibis Styles Boa Vista | 4.9 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Boa Vista
Boa Vista has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. October is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; June is the wettest, with about 374 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Boa Vista: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport (BVB), about 3.6 km from the city centre in a straight line; Lethem Airport (LTM, 116 km) is also within reach.
Getting in
LATAM and Gol operate to all large Brazilian airports, mostly via Manaus and/or Brasília. Locally based Meta 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. Boa Vista has 3 daily bus connections to Manaus by way of Presidente Figueiredo (11 hours, R$95) 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.
Getting 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.
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BVB · Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport
LTM · Lethem Airport
Questions
Boa Vista: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Boa Vista?
Boa Vista has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. October is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; June is the wettest, with about 374 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Boa Vista?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport (BVB), about 3.6 km from the city centre in a straight line; Lethem Airport (LTM, 116 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Boa Vista?
Brazilian real (BRL).
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.