Your stay — Chácara Bentivi
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The Property — Chácara Bentivi
Chácara Bentivi feels like a calm outpost in a busy mining town: a whitewashed compound with a central pool, surrounded by garden and the low hum of the Parauapebas heat. The lobby is small, tiled, and functional — check-in is efficient, staff are direct but friendly. It suits independent travellers or small families who need a clean, affordable base with parking and a kitchenette, not boutique charm.
Chronicles of Parauapebas
Parauapebas was founded in 1988, born from the discovery of iron ore at the Carajás Mountains. The Carajás Mine, operated by Vale, is the world's largest iron-ore mine and drives the city’s economy and rapid, often messy, expansion. The architecture is utilitarian: blocks of apartments, warehouses, and basic commercial strips, with little pre-1990 fabric. Culturally, the city mixes internal migrants from all over Brazil with a strong Indigenous presence — the Xikrin Kayapó are nearby. Its contemporary identity is one of a boomtown: transient, hard-working, and surprisingly alive with regional music and roadside steakhouses.
Best Time to Visit
Full Parauapebas guide →Best months
June to August: dry season with lower humidity, blue skies, and temperatures around 28–32°C; also the main period for visiting the Carajás National Forest without trail closures.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak month due to school holidays across Brazil and steady corporate travel from Vale; hotel prices can jump 20–30% and rooms fill quickly. No major local festival drives it — just the rhythm of mining work and family trips.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are the best shoulder months: weather is still mostly dry, prices drop back to base rates, and you'll have the pool and roads more to yourself.
Weather & packing
Parauapebas has a tropical monsoon climate with a distinct dry (May–October) and wet (November–April) season; even in July, rain can appear suddenly. Pack a lightweight rain jacket always, plus sun hat and sandals for the dry heat.
Live City Briefing — Parauapebas
- The BR-155 road into town has ongoing resurfacing works through 2026 — expect 30-minute delays on approach, especially on Mondays and Fridays.
- The new municipal market (Mercado do Produtor) opened in late 2025 just off Avenida dos Ipês, offering a cheaper and more local alternative to supermarket shopping for guests with kitchenettes.
- Carajás National Forest has introduced a mandatory online booking system for guided 4x4 tours as of early 2026 — book at least 48 hours ahead via the ICMBio portal.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Chácara Bentivi, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the top floor (3rd floor) facing away from the main road, as this reduces street noise and offers a quieter stay with a possible view of the surrounding cerrado vegetation.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or any common area, as they may suffer from foot traffic and lobby noise. Also avoid rooms facing the street if possible.
Best views
Rooms on the upper floors facing away from the street likely overlook the hotel's garden or neighbouring greenery, given the low-rise nature of the area.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are generally quieter, being further from street-level disturbances and lift activity.
🔊 Noise notes
Parauapebas is a mining town with heavy truck traffic on main roads; the hotel's address on a street may bring morning and early evening traffic noise, especially on lower floors.
Insider tips
1) If driving, ask at check-in for parking close to the entrance as the lot may be limited. 2) Request a late check-out if possible, as the hotel's 3-star rating may offer flexibility on quieter days.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Chácara Bentivi
Free for all guests, speeds around 15 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up; login via room number and surname (no time limit)
No lift; the hotel is a single-storey house-style building with steps at main entrance only
No physical newspapers. Guests can access free digital editions of O Liberal and Folha de S.Paulo via the hotel’s tablet in the lobby.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop from 11:00 (free if room not ready). Late check-out until 14:00 costs R$ 60; after 14:00 charged as extra night.
Free, left at reception desk on request
Step at main entrance (approx 20 cm); ground-floor rooms are available but bathroom doorways are standard width (maybe tight for wheelchairs). No accessible parking bay designated.
Free on-site parking for up to 12 cars (uncovered, first-come-first-served). Nearest public car park: Estacionamento Central (Rua Bahia, 200) costs R$ 25 per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no municipal tourist tax applies in Parauapebas)
Deposit & card hold: 50% of total stay charged at booking; a R$ 200 incidental card hold is taken at check-in
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange desks at the airport or shopping malls where spreads are wide.
Credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard) are widely accepted in shops and restaurants; contactless works in most modern terminals, but smaller stalls are cash-only.
No mandatory tipping; 10% service charge is common in sit-down restaurants (often included), taxi drivers do not expect a tip, and hotel staff appreciate R$5–10 for services.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small espresso (cafezinho) from a padaria (bakery) costs around R$3–5.
A prato feito (set plate of rice, beans, meat, salad) at a lunch spot costs R$12–18.
A main course at a casual churrascaria or lanchonete costs R$20–30.
Street food stalls near Praça do Povo and Feira da Cidade sell pastéis, coxinhas, and bolo de macaxeira for R$5–10 each.
Supermercado Assaí and Atacadão are budget-friendly chains in the area.
Feira Coberta (covered market) and Rua do Comércio offer affordable clothing; prices are negotiable at market stalls.
Local buses cost R$3.60 per ride; there is no day pass—buy a rechargeable cartão de ônibus. From the airport, take line S-01 to the city centre for R$3.60 (taxis are R$40–60).
Eat lunch at buffet-per-kilo restaurants to control cost; use ATMs inside banks (not standalone machines) to avoid surcharges; buy in bulk at Assaí/Atacadão if cooking.
Good to know — Parauapebas
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.1 · BRL
Emergency Contacts
ParauapebasFor general emergencies or to reach the Civil Defense in Parauapebas, call 199. The local police station number is (94) 3346-2216. Note that Parauapebas is a mining town in Pará, so mobile coverage can be patchy outside the centre; save these numbers in your phone before arrival.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Parauapebas, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Chácara Bentivi
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Anywhere in Parauapebas → Av Principal, 0
💡 Flag one down on Av Principal near the hotel — they cruise constantly. Avoid airport taxis for short hops.
Terminal Rodoviário de Parauapebas → Av Principal, 0 (stop near Posto da Pipa)
💡 Buses run along Av Principal every hour; look for 'Centro' sign on windscreen. Have exact change.
Bairro Carajás → Av Principal, 0
💡 This is the cheapest route from the mining company areas; get off at the 'Praça da Bíblia' stop and walk two blocks.
Parauapebas Airport (PKP) → Av Principal, 0
💡 Uber is unreliable here; negotiate a fixed fare with a driver at the airport exit before getting in.
About Parauapebas
Wikipedia ↗
Parauapebas is a municipality in the state of Pará in the Northern region of Brazil.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Chácara Bentivi?
Request a room on the top floor (3rd floor) facing away from the main road, as this reduces street noise and offers a quieter stay with a possible view of the surrounding cerrado vegetation.
Which rooms should I avoid at Chácara Bentivi?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or any common area, as they may suffer from foot traffic and lobby noise. Also avoid rooms facing the street if possible.
Is Chácara Bentivi noisy?
Parauapebas is a mining town with heavy truck traffic on main roads; the hotel's address on a street may bring morning and early evening traffic noise, especially on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Chácara Bentivi?
Rooms on the upper floors facing away from the street likely overlook the hotel's garden or neighbouring greenery, given the low-rise nature of the area.
What are insider tips for staying at Chácara Bentivi?
1) If driving, ask at check-in for parking close to the entrance as the lot may be limited. 2) Request a late check-out if possible, as the hotel's 3-star rating may offer flexibility on quieter days.
What time is check-in at Chácara Bentivi?
Check-in at Chácara Bentivi is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Chácara Bentivi have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, speeds around 15 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up; login via room number and surname (no time limit)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Chácara Bentivi?
None (no municipal tourist tax applies in Parauapebas)
Where can I eat cheaply near Chácara Bentivi?
A prato feito (set plate of rice, beans, meat, salad) at a lunch spot costs R$12–18.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Chácara Bentivi?
Local buses cost R$3.60 per ride; there is no day pass—buy a rechargeable cartão de ônibus. From the airport, take line S-01 to the city centre for R$3.60 (taxis are R$40–60).
When is the best time to visit Parauapebas?
June to August: dry season with lower humidity, blue skies, and temperatures around 28–32°C; also the main period for visiting the Carajás National Forest without trail closures.
Top Attractions in Parauapebas
💡 Visit during a weekday morning for quiet reflection. Sunday mass at 7pm is well-attended and gives a feel for local community life.
💡 Come in late afternoon for the best light and to see locals socialising. There's a good açaí stand on the east side.
💡 Weekday afternoons are quietest. The staff sometimes offer short guided tours if you ask in Portuguese.
💡 Go early morning (before 9am) when animals are most active and the air is cooler. Bring insect repellent.
💡 Bring small bills and arrive before 9am for the best produce. Try the cupuaçu juice from the lady in the yellow stall.