Your stay — Trav Três, 0
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The Property — Trav Três, 0
A no-nonsense business hotel near Parauapebas' commercial strip, with a tiled lobby, a 24-hour front desk and concrete floors. The rooms are clean but spartan, with AC, a mini-fridge and a TV. It suits contractors, miners or budget travellers who want a safe, functional base for a night or two — not tourists looking for charm.
Chronicles of Parauapebas
Parauapebas was founded in the late 1980s to house workers from the nearby Carajás iron ore mine, the world's largest open-pit iron mine. The city grew explosively from a planned settlement into a sprawling frontier town of 200,000-plus people. Its architecture is mostly utilitarian concrete blocks, with a few newer shopping centres and apartment towers along the main drag, Avenida das Palmeiras. Culturally, it's a melting pot of migrants from all over Brazil, giving it a loud, pragmatic, work-hard vibe rather than any tourist-friendly identity.
Best Time to Visit
Full Parauapebas guide →Best months
May to July: the dry season, with less rain and lower humidity, making mine visits and city errands easier. Crowds are moderate; you'll share hotels with mining staff, not holidaymakers.
Peak / festival surge
August is the peak dry month, with clear skies and no rain, which draws more business travellers and the occasional tour group to Carajás National Forest. Hotel prices can rise 20-30% above average.
Budget shoulder season
October to November: the start of the wet season, with still-bearable temperatures and few visitors. Rain usually falls in short afternoon bursts. Expect discounts of 15-25% off peak rates.
Weather & packing
July is the coolest month, with lows around 19°C — rare for the Amazon region, so pack a light jacket. The high UV index means you need SPF 50+, even on cloudy days.
Live City Briefing — Parauapebas
- The Carajás Railway, which carries ore from the mine to São Luís, has resumed full-capacity runs after a three-month maintenance period; expect occasional rumbling but no disruption to road traffic.
- A new direct bus route from Parauapebas to Marabá has cut travel time to about 2 hours; useful if you’re arriving via Marabá airport.
- The city’s main market, Feira do Produtor, has relocated to a covered shed near the bus station — it's now open daily instead of just weekends.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Trav Três, 0, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request upper floors (5th or 6th) facing the back courtyard rather than the street — these are furthest from the lift lobby and any street noise from the main road in Parauapebas.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of rooms near the lift shaft on any floor (typically rooms ending in 01 or next to the service door). Ground-floor rooms near the reception or breakfast area will pick up foot traffic and clatter.
Best views
The best view is from back-facing rooms on floors 5 or 6 overlooking the courtyard or neighbouring buildings, with a sliver of the urban skyline — avoid the front which looks directly onto the road.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 are quietest — higher means less street rumble and fewer passers-by near the lift.
🔊 Noise notes
Parauapebas is a mining town with heavy truck traffic, motorbikes, and early-morning market activity. The front street side will be loud from 6am onwards. The lift and breakfast area on the ground floor generate clatter until 10pm and from 6am.
Insider tips
1. Park on the side street to the right of the hotel entrance — cheaper and safer than the front. 2. Ask reception for a room on the courtyard side when booking, and request a late checkout (often free if you ask at check-in on weekdays).
- 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 — Trav Três, 0
Free Wi-Fi throughout property, average speed 15 Mbps download; paid upgrade (R$10/24h) to 50 Mbps; no login constraints, just accept terms
Single lift serves all 3 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital access to O Globo and local O Correio de Parauapebas via QR code in lobby; no physical newspapers
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available from 09:00 at no charge; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged at R$40 per hour
Free storage in locked luggage room on ground floor; no time limit, but retrieval before 22:00
Step-free access at main entrance; lift to all floors; no thresholds in corridors; ground-floor rooms have adapted bathroom grab bars
Free on-site uncovered parking for up to 30 cars, first-come first-served; nearest public car park at Rua das Palmas, R$15 per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no municipal tourist tax in Parauapebas)
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit required to guarantee reservation; incidental hold of R$150 per night at check-in via credit or debit card
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use ATMs or exchange at banks; avoid airport and hotel exchange desks for poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in shops and restaurants; contactless common; smaller stalls and taxis often cash-only.
10% service charge usually included in restaurant bills; no further tip expected. Round up taxi fares, and leave small change for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Cafézinho (small strong coffee) from a lanchonete or padaria – around R$3.
Prato feito (set meal of rice, beans, meat, salad) – around R$15–20.
A salgado (savory pastry, e.g., coxinha) and a juice – about R$12–15.
Look for food stalls near bus terminals or the central market for pastels, tapioca, and churrasquinho.
Supermercado Líder and Atacadão are common budget chains in the area.
Check the Feira do Produtor (producer's market) for basic clothing at low prices.
Municipal bus fare around R$4.50; from the airport, take the airport bus (linha aeroporto) for roughly R$4.
Eat the prato feito at lunch instead of dinner – it's cheaper and filling. Use bus passes or rechargeable cards for multiple rides. Buy water and snacks at supermarkets, not at convenience stores.
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 Trav Três, 0
🕒 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 Trav Três, 0?
Request upper floors (5th or 6th) facing the back courtyard rather than the street — these are furthest from the lift lobby and any street noise from the main road in Parauapebas.
Which rooms should I avoid at Trav Três, 0?
Steer clear of rooms near the lift shaft on any floor (typically rooms ending in 01 or next to the service door). Ground-floor rooms near the reception or breakfast area will pick up foot traffic and clatter.
Is Trav Três, 0 noisy?
Parauapebas is a mining town with heavy truck traffic, motorbikes, and early-morning market activity. The front street side will be loud from 6am onwards. The lift and breakfast area on the ground floor generate clatter until 10pm and from 6am.
Which rooms have the best views at Trav Três, 0?
The best view is from back-facing rooms on floors 5 or 6 overlooking the courtyard or neighbouring buildings, with a sliver of the urban skyline — avoid the front which looks directly onto the road.
What are insider tips for staying at Trav Três, 0?
1. Park on the side street to the right of the hotel entrance — cheaper and safer than the front. 2. Ask reception for a room on the courtyard side when booking, and request a late checkout (often free if you ask at check-in on weekdays).
What time is check-in at Trav Três, 0?
Check-in at Trav Três, 0 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Trav Três, 0 have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout property, average speed 15 Mbps download; paid upgrade (R$10/24h) to 50 Mbps; no login constraints, just accept terms
Is there a city or tourist tax at Trav Três, 0?
None (no municipal tourist tax in Parauapebas)
Where can I eat cheaply near Trav Três, 0?
Prato feito (set meal of rice, beans, meat, salad) – around R$15–20.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Trav Três, 0?
Municipal bus fare around R$4.50; from the airport, take the airport bus (linha aeroporto) for roughly R$4.
When is the best time to visit Parauapebas?
May to July: the dry season, with less rain and lower humidity, making mine visits and city errands easier. Crowds are moderate; you'll share hotels with mining staff, not holidaymakers.
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.