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Cachoeira Falls |
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The city makes verge to the north
with the cities of Amajari, Pacaraima and Normandy, to the south
with the cities of Mucajaí and Cantá, the east with the cities
of Cantá and Bonfim, and the west with the High city of Glad. |
DISTANCE
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Boa Vista – Manaus (Amazonas) 758 Km
Boa Vista – Santa Elena do Uairén (Venezuela) 230 Km
Boa Vista – Caracas (Venezuela) 1.582 Km
Boa Vista – Georgetown (República da Guiana) 641 Km
Boa Vista – Lethem (República da Guiana) 125 Km |
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Outras Localidades: |
Alto Alegre - 89 Km
Amajari - 154 Km
Bonfim - 120 Km
Cantá - 30 Km
Caracaraí - 155 Km
Caroebe - 358 Km
Iracema - 93 Km
Mucajaí - 55 Km
Normandia - 190 Km
Pacaraima - 220 Km
Rorainópolis - 298 Km
São João da Baliza - 320 Km
São Luís do Anauá - 336 Km
Uiramutã - 306 Km |
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Cachoeira do Aracá |
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in Brazil
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This waterfall appears to have been discovered very recently,
possibly as late as 2001, and is now thought to be the tallest
waterfall in Brazil at 365 meters[1197 feet]. This, however, may
be valid pending further information about Cachoiera do Pilao,
an alledged 2000 footer in the northern Amazon region.
Regardless of the height, this appears to be a very heavy volume
waterfall, stretching as much as 100 feet wide at peak flow. [more
at world-waterfalls.com] |
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Located on the left bank of the Rio
Branco, only 220 km from the border of Brazil and
Venezuela, Boa Vista is
the only Brazilian capital located entirely above the Equator, and a gateway for ecoturismo to the Amazon, Venezuela, Guyana and Suriname.
The
state itself is named after Mount Roraima and represents a symbolic
challenge of uniting the hemisphere, as well as an irresistible invitation to
the adventurers and seekers of mother nature's place in the 21st
century.
Immigration en masse to Boa
Vista started in 1980, with the discovery of gold and
diamonds. In 1950 the population was
5,132; today there are over 240,000 inhabitants.
Wide avenues, woody streets, and a clean and organized
city often surprise the first time visitor. This modern, planned city,
built around a radial axis, is
distinguished among the capitals in the North Region of Brazil.
Boa Vista has a strong observance of
the afternoon siesta, with many closing their business doors for two
hours after the lunch.
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Attractions
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Praca de Agua,
prominent for the monument Vestibule of the Milênio,
constructed for the arrival of year 2000. Good night spot
encircled with bars and restaurants, with frequent music events
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Anauá park
With natural lake, aquatic park and prime area for leisure and sports.
It shelters the Museum of Roraima, with aboriginal
objects av. Brig. Eduardo Gomes is the site of many
important annual events
ORLA TAUMANAN On the edge [orla]
of the Rio Branco, with snack bars, restaurants and two
outdoor stages for shows on weekends. The official tourist
office is here on Rua Floriano Peixoto.
It is adjacent to the historical center, also along the
edge of the Rio Branco, where the city of Boa Vista was born in
1830. The first church is still there; don't miss the central
square,
Praca Barreto Leite.
MUNICIPAL PARK AUGUST GERMANO SAMPAIO
Lots of green area and a lagoon.
COMPLEX AYRTON SENNA Located in the
center of the city, the complex Ayrton Senna contains 3 square
km of sports - tennis, volley ball, soccer, basketball,
tracks for bicycles and runners, as well as bars and restaurants.
TOURISM VELIA SODRÉ COUTINHO The
exposition center can accommodate 8,000 people and has a nice
view of Praça das Águas |
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Church of Our Lady of Carmo
was constructed in 1909 for Benedictine priests from | | |
