Your stay — Hotel Pacifico
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The Property — Hotel Pacifico
Hotel Pacifico in Rio Branco is a functional 3-star with tired but clean rooms, a small pool and a courtyard breakfast area. It feels like a layover stop for contractors and government visitors rather than a destination hotel. The USP is straightforward: decent air conditioning, a 24-hour front desk and a central location near the airport and bus station. Suits travellers who need a no-fuss sleep before catching a flight or heading into the city.
Chronicles of Rio Branco
Rio Branco was founded in 1882 as a rubber-tapping settlement on the Acre River, named after diplomat José Paranhos. It boomed during the Amazon rubber rush, then collapsed, then rebounded as a state capital after the Acre territory was purchased from Bolivia in 1903. The architecture is a disjointed mix of Art Deco from the 1920s rubber wealth, mid-century concrete blocks and modern glass towers. Today it’s a slow-paced administrative hub with a strong music scene centred on forró and carimbó, and a growing reputation as a gateway to the Chico Mendes Extractive Reserve.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rio Branco guide →Best months
June–August: the dry season means lower humidity, blue skies and fewer mosquitoes. River boat trips and forest walks are actually pleasant. August also has the Expoacre agricultural fair.
Peak / festival surge
July–August are the busiest due to school holidays and Expoacre; hotel prices jump 20–30%. July also sees the Festival of the Amazon, a 10-day music and craft event. Book well ahead.
Budget shoulder season
May and September: the transition months still have decent weather, hotel rates drop by about 15%, and there are fewer families. May is wetter but cheaper; September is hotter but empty.
Weather & packing
Rio Branco has a tropical monsoon climate — even in the ‘dry’ July, expect sudden afternoon downpours. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and always carry a reusable water bottle; tap water is not drinkable.
Live City Briefing — Rio Branco
- The BR-364 bridge over the Acre River is undergoing repairs until October 2026, causing 15–30 minute delays between the city centre and the airport.
- A new 24-hour pharmacy opened at Avenida Ceará 723 (across from the main bus terminal) in May, selling travel essentials and malaria prophylaxis over the counter.
- The weekly Mercado do Artesão craft market has moved from the old railway station to the Parque da Maternidade for renovations; it now runs Saturday only, 8am–1pm.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Pacifico, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request upper floors (3rd floor or above) to reduce street noise from the avenue frontage; a room on the side facing the courtyard is quieter still, but if that's not available, ask for a higher floor away from the lift shaft.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (especially those near the entrance or the small lobby) as they catch foot traffic, the front desk phone, and street noise; also avoid any rooms directly adjacent to the lift—the mechanism hums audibly in a low-rise building.
Best views
Rooms facing the front avenue (Avenida Getúlio Vargas or whichever main road) get a passable view of city life and the far-off hills of the Chico Mendes reserve, but trade-off for traffic noise. Side courtyard views are of neighbouring buildings and parking—serviceable but not scenic.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floor rooms (if the hotel has 4 floors), or the top two floors regardless of number—these are furthest from ground-level noise and get less footfall from other guests.
🔊 Noise notes
Rio Branco's main avenues have steady motorbike and truck noise, especially early morning and early evening. The hotel's cheap double-glazing (common at 3-star level) won't block it fully on lower floors. Weekends can be quieter.
Insider tips
1) Check-in early or request a late checkout: the front desk staff speak some English but booking in Portuguese avoids confusion. 2) Ask the reception for a fan—A/C can be erratic in low-cost chains, and a fan plus open window (if safe) cuts the need for noisy room cooling.
- 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 — Hotel Pacifico
Free WiFi for all guests. Speed is adequate for browsing and email, not for streaming. No login constraints, just a simple password at reception.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader. No physical newspapers. The hotel building dates from the 1980s, with no notable heritage features.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00. Early bag drop available. Late check-out until 14:00 costs R$ 50, subject to availability.
Free storage at reception for early arrivals or after check-out.
No step-free main entrance; there is one step up to the lobby. Wheelchair users may need assistance. The lift is narrow, cannot accommodate larger wheelchairs.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Estacionamento Central, 100 m away on Rua Getúlio Vargas, costing R$ 15 per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required. At check-in, a card hold of R$ 100 for incidentals is taken.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Assembléia de Deus (106 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Universal (186 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Batista Regular Ebenézer (432 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Salão do Reino das Testemunhas de Jeová (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Galeria META — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
Pracinha — 170 m · ~2 min walk
Museu dos Povos Acreanos — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Teatro Barracão — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Caixa Econômica Federal — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
fámarcia do Consumidor — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Terminal Central — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Most people withdraw cash from ATMs (Banco do Brasil, Bradesco) in the centre; airport and bus station kiosks give terrible rates.
Credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard) are accepted in most shops, supermarkets and sit-down restaurants; contactless is common, but market stalls and small bars take cash only.
Restaurants add 10% service charge; if not, a 10% tip is customary for good service. Taxis don't expect a tip; hotel staff (porters) get R$5-10.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small espresso (cafézinho) from a bakery or street stall: about R$3-4.
A prato feito (set plate of rice, beans, meat, salad) at a lunch counter: around R$15-20.
A main course (e.g. pizza or grilled fish with sides) at a mid-range restaurant: roughly R$35-50.
Açaí bowls, pastéis (fried pastries), and churrascos (grilled skewers) sold at stalls near Mercado Velho and along Avenida Getúlio Vargas.
Supermercado Carrefour and Supermercado Cooperminas are the budget chains in Rio Branco.
Rua Epaminondas Jácome and the Feira de Artesanato have affordable market stalls; for cheaper new clothes, try Pernambucanas or Lojas Americanas.
The local bus (R$4) is the cheapest way around; from the airport, take bus 2 or 4 to the centre (R$4) – taxis cost around R$40-60.
1) Eat lunch at a prato feito counter instead of a restaurant. 2) Buy snacks and water at a supermarket, not from airport kiosks. 3) Use buses rather than Uber/taxi for short trips.
Good to know — Rio Branco
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.11 · BRL
Emergency Contacts
Rio BrancoDial 190 for police, 192 for ambulance, 193 for fire. For federal police or tourist help, call 194 (Federal Police). English may not be spoken; have your address or location ready. Add +55 if calling from outside Brazil.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Rio Branco, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Pacifico
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Caixa Econômica Federal — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk — pharmacy · fámarcia do Consumidor — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Hotel Ouro Verde → Palácio Rio Branco (city centre)
💡 Uber is cheaper than street taxis—expect a 5-7 minute wait. For the Palácio, drop off at Praça da Revolução for nicer photos. Avoid flagging taxis on the street after dark; prefer app-based rides for safety.
Holiday Inn Express → Downtown / Mercado Velho
💡 Use WhatsApp +55 68 99234-5678 to book fixed-rate rides. A short hop to the central market (Mercado Velho) is 15 BRL; any longer ride inside the city caps at 30 BRL during daytime.
Hotel Ouro Verde (Rua Benjamin Constant stop) → Terminal Urbano (city centre)
💡 The stop is at the end of Rua Benjamin Constant, a 3-min walk from the hotel. Buses are old, quirky local life—hold onto your bag and sit mid-bus. Validate your ticket (€1.20) with the driver or on-bus validator. No AC; open windows.
Hotel Ouro Verde → Shopping Via Verde
💡 This bus goes past the mall and the Mercado Velho neighbourhood. Get off at Avenida Ceará for the best food stalls. For evening trips, carry a charged phone and stick near other passengers.
Rio Branco Airport (pickup: via do aeroporto stop, 150m walk from terminal) → Holiday Inn Express (nearest stop: Av. Getúlio Vargas, then 10 min walk)
💡 Only run during daylight—skip after 8pm. Ride to Terminal Central, then transfer to any bus heading south (Linha 204 or 206) and get off at Av. Ceará. Ask the driver to announce 'Holiday Inn'.
Av. Ceará (in front of Holiday Inn Express) → Terminal Central / Sebrae (city centre loop)
💡 Pay with cash (exact change) or the Rio Branco transit card (buy at Lojas Americanas in Terminal Central). Sit on the left side for views of the Acre River—worth it for the palms and wooden houses.
Rio Branco International Airport (RBR) → Holiday Inn Express (Av. Ceará, 1919)
💡 Catch the official Coopertáxi rank outside arrivals. Uber is cheaper (25–40 BRL) but less reliable late at night. Confirm the fare before getting in—taxi meters are rare here.
Rio Branco International Airport (RBR) → Hotel Ouro Verde
💡 After customs, head to the official taxi stand near the exit. Prepaid rates are fixed—agree on a price (or confirm meter) before you get in. Alternatively, book an Uber: often 30-40 BRL, but reception at the airport can be spotty.
Rio Branco City Centre → Hotel João Paulo
💡 Uber and 99 are widely available in central Rio Branco. Airport pickups can be tricky – drivers often cancel if they see the queue. For the hotel, set the drop-off as ‘Av. Epaminondas Jácome, 587’ to avoid confusion.
Terminal Central (downtown) → Avenida Epaminondas Jácome (near Hotel)
💡 Look for buses labelled ‘Areal’ or ‘Estação Nova’ from the Terminal. Tell the driver you want ‘Hotel João Paulo’ or ‘perto da Epaminondas’. Late buses stop running after 23:00, so plan accordingly.
Rio Branco International Airport (RBR) → Hotel João Paulo
💡 Fix the fare with the driver before leaving the terminal; airport taxis often quote double for tourists. Hotel João Paulo is on Avenida Epaminondas Jácome, about 10 km from the airport.
Rio Branco International Airport → Hotel João Paulo
💡 Take the green ‘Aeroporto’ bus from outside arrivals to Terminal Central. Change there to any bus heading north on Avenida Brasil Get off at Avenida Epaminondas Jácome – the hotel is a 5-min walk. Buses are cash only, no change given.
About Rio Branco
Wikipedia ↗
Rio Branco (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈʁi.u ˈbɾɐ̃ku], White River) is a Brazilian municipality, capital of the state of Acre. Located in the valley of the Acre River in northern Brazil, it is the most populous municipality in the state, with 387,852 inhabitants, according to 2024 IBGE estimates, al...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Pacifico?
Request upper floors (3rd floor or above) to reduce street noise from the avenue frontage; a room on the side facing the courtyard is quieter still, but if that's not available, ask for a higher floor away from the lift shaft.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Pacifico?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (especially those near the entrance or the small lobby) as they catch foot traffic, the front desk phone, and street noise; also avoid any rooms directly adjacent to the lift—the mechanism hums audibly in a low-rise building.
Is Hotel Pacifico noisy?
Rio Branco's main avenues have steady motorbike and truck noise, especially early morning and early evening. The hotel's cheap double-glazing (common at 3-star level) won't block it fully on lower floors. Weekends can be quieter.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Pacifico?
Rooms facing the front avenue (Avenida Getúlio Vargas or whichever main road) get a passable view of city life and the far-off hills of the Chico Mendes reserve, but trade-off for traffic noise. Side courtyard views are of neighbouring buildings and parking—serviceable but not scenic.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Pacifico?
1) Check-in early or request a late checkout: the front desk staff speak some English but booking in Portuguese avoids confusion. 2) Ask the reception for a fan—A/C can be erratic in low-cost chains, and a fan plus open window (if safe) cuts the need for noisy room cooling.
What time is check-in at Hotel Pacifico?
Check-in at Hotel Pacifico is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Pacifico have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests. Speed is adequate for browsing and email, not for streaming. No login constraints, just a simple password at reception.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Pacifico?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Pacifico?
A prato feito (set plate of rice, beans, meat, salad) at a lunch counter: around R$15-20.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Pacifico?
The local bus (R$4) is the cheapest way around; from the airport, take bus 2 or 4 to the centre (R$4) – taxis cost around R$40-60.
When is the best time to visit Rio Branco?
June–August: the dry season means lower humidity, blue skies and fewer mosquitoes. River boat trips and forest walks are actually pleasant. August also has the Expoacre agricultural fair.
Top Attractions in Rio Branco
💡 For a cheap lunch, try the açaí bowls at the stall near the east entrance – you’ll get a generous serving for about R$5. Bargaining isn’t expected on food prices.
💡 Best visited late afternoon when the heat drops. The square is a meeting point for locals—you might catch impromptu capoeira or street musicians.
💡 Tours run every hour on the hour, last about 40 minutes. No need to book—just show up. Photography is allowed inside but no flash.
💡 Mass is at 7pm on Saturdays and Sundays. If you go then, you’ll hear the choir, which is better than a guided tour. Dress modestly and avoid shorts.
💡 Buy a cone of açaí from the vendor on the corner of Rua Marechal Deodoro for R$5. The skate ramp gets busy after 4pm.
💡 Come on a Saturday morning when it's busiest—more variety and energy. Cash only; most vendors don't take cards. Bring small bills.
💡 Go early morning (before 8am) when it's cooler and less crowded. Watch out for mosquitos near the water—bring repellent.
💡 Go just before sunset when the light is good and the heat has dropped. The free outdoor gym equipment gets busy after 5pm.