Mato Grosso · Brazil
Where to stay in Cuiabá
Cuiabá is a city in Mato Grosso, Brazil, home to about 692,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- CGB7 km · Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International Airport
- Currency
- BRLBrazilian real
- Time zone
- America/Cuiaba
- Language
- Portuguese, Brazilian Sign Language
About
About Cuiabá
Cuiabá is the capital city and the largest city of the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso. It is located near the geographical centre of South America and also forms the metropolitan area of Mato Grosso, along with the neighbouring town of Várzea Grande.
Cuiabá was founded on April 8, 1719, as the capital of Mato Grosso State. It's a pleasant modern town of 500,000 that sits in the middle of Brazilian cattle country. It was once not unusual to see folks on the street in cowboy duds, but Cuiaba is now a modern city. It's still a great place to stock up on boots, saddles, and other western gear. The city serves as the main gateway to the northern part of the Pantanal—the Transpantaneira Highway starts just 98 km (61 miles) away—and as the jumping-off point to the Chapada dos Guimarães. While in the city there is much to do and see.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Cuiabá
See
Sights in Cuiabá - The excellent Secretaria de Turismo gives out a very detailed map showing all the various sights in Cuiabá, complete with pictures. It's a nice try, but pleasant though the city is, there's really little to see here.
Do
Three days is the minimum reasonable itinerary for the Pantanal. Four or five days allows you to take things easier; with wildlife viewing, the longer you spend in an area, the better your chances of seeing animals. Spend the minimum possible time in Cuiabá then a take a slow wildlife-spotting drive out along the Transpantaneira to a lodge.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Cuiabá
17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Hotel & Flats Cuiabá | 2.4 km | |
| Amazon Plaza Hotel | 0.2 km | |
| Apoema Hotel | 3.9 km | |
| Delcas Hotel | 4.5 km | |
| Delmond Hotel | 3.3 km | |
| Holiday Inn Cuiaba | 2.3 km | |
| Hotel D'Luca | 0.7 km | |
| Hotel Deville Prime Cuiabá | 0.7 km | |
| Hotel Fazenda Mato Grosso | 5.7 km | |
| Hotel Gran Odara | 2.2 km | |
| Hotel Roari | 1.0 km | |
| Hotel Sansaed | 0.8 km | |
| Intercity Cuiabá | 1.2 km | |
| OYO Hotel Panorama OYO Rooms | 0.6 km | |
| OYO Pousada Paraná OYO Rooms | 2.2 km | |
| Paiaguas Palace Hotel | 2.1 km | |
| Serras Hotel | 2.3 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Cuiabá
Cuiabá has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. September is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C; February is the wettest, with about 254 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 Cuiabá: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International Airport (CGB), about 6.7 km from the city centre in a straight line.
Getting in
Cuiabá is served by Marechal Rondon International Airport (CGB). Despite its name, virtually all flights are domestic. If you're coming from abroad you'll probably fly in from São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro. You can get in by car; there are highways coming in from all directions.
Getting around
Most people arrive in Cuiabá and immediately leave on a Pantanal tour. The hotels, sights, and restaurants all within walking distance of the town center. The main hotel neighborhood and center of town is quite safe. The only part of town to avoid is along the riverside. Taxis are inexpensive — R$7 to R$21 to get around town — and they're quick for getting out to the airport or bus station. Lodges will usually arrange transportation and pickup from hotels. Driving the Transpantaneira -- There are a couple of ironies about the Transpantaneira.
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CGB · Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International Airport
Questions
Cuiabá: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Cuiabá?
Cuiabá has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. September is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C; February is the wettest, with about 254 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Cuiabá?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International Airport (CGB), about 6.7 km from the city centre in a straight line.
What currency is used in Cuiabá?
Brazilian real (BRL).
Nearby
Destinations near Cuiabá
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.