🇧🇷 Macapá, Brazil
Hotel Amazonas
📍 755, Rua Tiradentes, Macapá, 68900-098
Your stay — Hotel Amazonas
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus (356 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Catedral de São José (493 m · ~6 min walk)
- Place of worship: Igreja Batista da Lagoinha (801 m · ~10 min walk)
- Place of worship: Igreja Evangelho Quadrangular (811 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Shopping Independência — 154 m · ~2 min walk
Praça do Coco — 210 m · ~3 min walk
Museu Joaquim Caetano da SIlva — 243 m · ~3 min walk
Teatro das Bacabeiras — 377 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banco24Horas — 199 m · ~2 min walk
Extrafarma — 480 m · ~6 min walk
Mini Box Beira Rio — 215 m · ~3 min walk
Terminal de ônibus da linha Macapá/Mazagão — 901 m · ~11 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use ATMs inside banks like Banco do Brasil or Bradesco; avoid exchange desks at the airport or tourist areas as they give poor rates.
Credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard) widely accepted in shops and restaurants; contactless common; mobile pay like Apple Pay works in chain stores but not everywhere.
Restaurants: 10% service charge often included, otherwise no tip expected. Taxis: round up or skip. Hotel staff: small change, R$5–10 for porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Coffee from a padaria (bakery) or lunch counter: R$4–6 for a small espresso or pingado (coffee with milk).
A prato feito (set plate of rice, beans, meat and salad) from a lanchonete or self-service restaurant: R$15–25.
A main dish like a simple fish or chicken fillet with sides from a local eatery: R$20–35.
Look for tascas and barracas along Avenida FAB or near the Mercado Central for acarajé, pastel, and grilled fish; cheap eats cluster around the central market.
Supermarket chains common here: Assaí, Atacadão, and Lojas Americanas (now Americanas Express).
Affordable shopping at street stalls in the Mercado Central or along Rua Leopoldo Machado; basic brands at Lojas Riachuelo outlet.
Good to know — Macapá
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.1 · BRL
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Macapá, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Amazonas
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco24Horas — 199 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Extrafarma — 480 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
CETA Ecotel → Orla de Macapá (riverfront)
💡 Uber works well in Macapá but cars are fewer than in Rio or SP. Expect 5–10 min wait times. Cash often preferred.
CETA Ecotel (stop on Av. FAB) → Macapá city centre (Praça Veiga Cabral)
💡 This bus runs along the main avenue — get off at the Mercado Central for river views and cheap street food.
Airport Bus Stop (in front of terminal) → Av. FAB (near CETA Ecotel)
💡 Buses can be crowded at peak times (7–9am, 5–7pm). Have exact change or use a Vale Transporte card.
Macapá International Airport (MCP) → CETA Ecotel (Av. FAB, 1850 - Trem)
💡 Agree on the fare before getting in — drivers often quote higher to tourists. The official taxi stand outside arrivals is reliable.
About Macapá
Wikipedia ↗
Macapá (Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation: [makaˈpa] ) is the capital of the Brazilian state of Amapá, in the country's North Region, located on the northern channel of the Amazon Delta near its mouth on the Atlantic Ocean. Its population is estimated to be 512,902 (2020). The city is on a small pl...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Hotel Amazonas?
Check-in at Hotel Amazonas is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Amazonas?
A prato feito (set plate of rice, beans, meat and salad) from a lanchonete or self-service restaurant: R$15–25.
Top Attractions in Macapá
💡 Bring a coin for the sundial demonstration—local guides sometimes offer it for free. The monument is best visited in the morning when the shadow is sharpest.
💡 Mass is free to attend, but if you want photos of the interior, go just before 6pm when the light through the stained glass is best. Avoid Sunday mornings if you prefer quiet.
💡 Look for the capybara family near the riverbank at dusk. The park has free public wifi near the central gazebo.
💡 Go late afternoon to avoid the midday heat and catch the sunset over the river. The cannons are best seen at 4pm.
💡 Entry is free but donations are welcome. Visit during the week when it's quieter—school groups sometimes perform traditional dances.