Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
EATING
Meu Cantinho
Av Ene Garcez s/n
T
95 3224 0667.
Looking over the Praça das Aguas, this local institution is
without a doubt the best place to dig into all manner of freshly
grilled meats; the roasted rump steak (R$49.50) served with
rice is superb. More adventurous types can try the
buchada
carneiro
(boiled lamb's bowel; R$44.50).
Tues-Thurs
5pm-midnight, Fri-Sun 11am-3pm & 5pm-midnight.
Mr Quilo
Rua Inácio Magalhães 328
T
95 3623 9185.
With a very decent selection of grub on offer, this is one of
the best places in the city centre for a
por quilo
lunch
(R$36.90). There's plenty to choose from, including fish,
meats and veggie dishes, along with a wide selection of
desserts.
Mon-Sat 11.30am-2.40pm.
5
Peixada Tropical
Rua Ajuricaba 1525
T
95 3224
6040,
W
peixadatropical.com.br.
This
local favourite
with outdoor roadside seating and a laidback atmosphere
specializes in fish dishes; the bestseller here is the
à
delícia
, fried fish with white sauce and cheese served with
fried banana (R$39 for two). There's live music on Sat &
Sun afternoons between 1pm and 5pm.
Daily
11am-midnight.
Tulipa
Av Major Williams 1373
T
95 8115 5940.
One of
the best places in Boa Vista for a
por quilo
lunch (R$32.90),
with a huge selection of dishes including salads, vegetables
and fish, along with an entire section solely dedicated to
freshly grilled meats.
Daily 11.30am-3pm.
DRINKING
O Cajueiro
Rua João Pereira Caldas 54
T
95 3623 5377.
This welcoming open-fronted bar with wicker lamps and
other local artefacts dotted about is a great spot for an
evening beer (R$6). There are live solo sessions on Fri and
Sat 8pm-midnight, while on Sun the musical flavour is the
popular
pagode
that kicks off at 7pm.
Mon-Fri
11am-2pm & 7pm-1am, Sat & Sun 7pm-1am.
Pier Bar
Rua Floriano Peixoto s/n
T
95 3623 0952.
This place fills up in the evenings when locals head to the
riverfront for a sundowner and to enjoy the cool evening
breeze. There are plenty of fish dishes on offer (R$30), and
there's live music Mon-Fri at 8.30pm, while on weekends
bands play at lunchtime.
Daily 8am-1am.
DIRECTORY
Consulates
Guyana, Av Benjamin Constant 388, Centro
(
T
95 224 0799); Venezuela, Av Benjamin Constant 968,
São Pedro (
T
95 3623 9285).
Hospital
Hospital Geral de Roraima, Av Brigadeiro
Eduardo Gomes 1365 (
T
95 2121 0600).
Internet
Pantera
,
Av Benjamin Constant 1601 (Mon-Sat
8am-7pm; R$2.50/hr;
T
95 3224 4152).
Money and exchange
Banco do Brasil is at the corner
of Av Glaycon de Paiva and Av Amazonas on the Praça
Cívico; Bradesco is at the corner of Av Getúlio Vargas and
Av Jaime Brasil.
Post o
ce
Praça Centro Cívico 176 (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm,
Sat 8am-noon).
Around Boa Vista
Situated as it is on the northern edge of the Amazon forest, where it meets the
savannah of Roraima, the region
AROUND BOA VISTA
boasts three different forms of
ecosystem best visited on tours from the city: tropical rainforest, grassland savannah
plains and the “Lost World”-style tepius mountains, flat plateau-like rock rising out of
the savannah. Still fairly undeveloped in terms of its tourism infrastructure, the area is
exceptionally beautiful, with a wealth of river beaches, and has a very pleasant climate
(hot with cooling breezes). As the options for ecotourism are developed, more
opportunities will no doubt emerge for visitors to explore Roraima in some depth.
Serra Grande
About 50km from Boa Vista is the beautiful
Serra Grande
, which, at a height of 850m,
offers plenty of trekking opportunities. The area is home to pretty cascading waterfalls,
natural pools and lush vegetation, and there are wonderful views from high up of the
Rio Branco, Boa Vista and beyond.
Serra do Tepequém
Located 210km from the city, the
Serra do Tepequém
is one of Roraima's highlights. The
area was a mining settlement for over eight decades, reaching its heyday in the 1930s
and 1940s. The remnants of the area's diamond mining history are visible today, as the
