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O Regionalíssimo Av Beira-Rio, Museo do Rio, Porto
T 65 3623 6881, W restauranteregionalissimo.com.br.
Excellent, moderately priced regional dishes with a self-
service option in one of Cuiabá's oldest restaurant near the
port. Offers lunches only - on Wednesday they serve a
speciality of beef with green bananas, and there's sometimes
live music at weekends. 11am-2.30pm, closed Mon.
Padaria Pan Frigo Rua Villa Maria 13, Centro. Just a few
blocks from the tourist o ce and Pousada Ecoverde , this very
busy bakery is open 7 days a week for great breakfasts and
coffee; although you wouldn't expect so, it attracts local
celebrities, particularly on weekend mornings.
Pizza na Pedra Praça Eurico Gaspar Dutra 45. One of
many popular restaurants on this lively square, Pizza na
Pedra is considered by most Cuiabanos to serve up the
best pizza in the city. The risotto and pasta dishes also
come recommended. Get there early if you want to avoid
queuing for a table. 6pm-midnight; closed Mon.
DRINKING AND NIGHTLIFE
Although beer is twice as expensive here as it is on the coast, you'll find that nightlife in Cuiabá revolves mainly around the
bars and restaurants in the town centre, especially along Av Getulio Vargas . The main nightlife spot, however, is Praça
Eurico Gaspar Dutra , better known as Praça Popular, lined with good-value restaurants and bars - it's particularly lively
on the weekends. Another smaller square popular with locals who eat, drink and make merry to the beats of live Brazilian
music on Saturdays and Sundays is the Praça da Mandioca in the old town, just down the road from Pousada Ecoverde .
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Conde de Azambuja Praça da Mandioca. This laidback
restaurant-bar is one of three on the square serving up a
small, simple menu and bottles of ice-cold beer. On
weekend nights, the place gets busy with locals who come
to enjoy the live bands. Daily 7pm-late.
Confrade Av Mato Grosso 1000 T 65 3027 2000. Five
blocks northeast from Avenida Getúlio Vargas, this
enormous microbrewery is one of Cuiabá's trendiest
restaurant-bars and the evening focus for young Cuiabanos.
A good but pricey menu features Brazilian and international
dishes - everything from pizza to breaded caiman, as well
as very potent cocktails - and of course, a wide range of
ice-cold beers. Daily 4pm-3am.
Tom Choppin Rua das Laranjeiras 701 T 65 3627 7227,
W tomchoppin.com.br. Guitars and black-and-white
pictures of famous Brazilian musicians decorate the walls
of Tom Choppin (as in Tom Jobim, get it?). It's a Cuiabá
classic, playing Brazilian music from samba and forró to
MPB and bossa nova. Mon-Sat 6pm-late; Happy Hour is
from 6-9pm.
DIRECTORY
Internet LAN Phoenix, Av Tenente Coronel Duarte 07,
close to the centre.
Money and exchange Banco do Brasil, Av Getúlio
Vargas (Mon-Fri 10am-3pm); HSBC, also on Getúlio
Vargas, has an ATM. Dollars cash can be exchanged at
good rates at the OM office, Rua Mariano Cândido 401, or
in some of the larger hotels.
Post o ce At Praça da República (Mon-Fri 9am-6pm,
Sat 9am-noon).
Telephones The Telemat o ce is at Rua Barão do Melgaço
(Mon-Sat 7.30am-5.30pm).
Bom Jardim
A relatively new attraction in Mato Grosso, BOM JARDIM has in recent years become
famous for offering similar river and cave experiences to Bonito in Mato Grosso do
Sul (see p.450), but without the crowds. Confusingly, it is often referred to by locals
as “Nobres” after the municipality, yet the attractions are in Bom Jardim itself.
Located 150km north of Cuiabá, it's possible to go just for the day; however, there
is an increasing number of pousadas popping up, should you wish to stay the night.
Tourists come to snorkel in crystal-clear rivers teeming with fish, bathe by waterfalls,
observe birdlife and visit limestone caves. You can easily book a tour from Cuiabá - all
of the operators offer visits and can organize transport and guides (you need a guide to
access the main attractions) - or you can book your tour once you arrive in Bom
Jardim. Accommodation is also best booked through these tour operators, and it can be
cheaper booking a package if you're staying the night.
TOURS
BOM JARDIM
Anaconda Turismo Av Principal s/n T 65 9969 0259,
W anaconda.tur.br. Offers fairly priced trips to all the main
attractions in the area as well as good pousada options.
Packages including trips and accommodation are available.
 
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