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Alta Floresta
Spend 1–2 days in Alta Floresta for eco‑tourism sights; one night is enough if you focus on the lake, park and town centre.
Alta Floresta sits on the southern edge of the Amazon rainforest in Mato Grosso. Its main attractions are Airport Avenue Lake, Cristalino State Park and local cultural sites. The town is small, so a single overnight stay covers the highlights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- May–October (dry season, lower rain days)
- avoid December–February (rainy season, many days of rain)
- Airport
- Aeroporto de Alta Floresta (AFL)
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Brazil ↗US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an e-visa (about US$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Alta Floresta190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Alta Floresta, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).Brazil-wide
- SIM or eSIMVivo, Claro and TIM cover the country; buying a prepaid SIM needs a passport and sometimes a CPF — an eSIM before you fly is easier.Brazil-wide
- Tap waterDo not drink tap water; filtered water is provided in most homes and hotels.Brazil-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% service (serviço) usually on the bill; optional but normal.Brazil-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/N. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 127 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Brazil-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for day visits; watch wildlife near water and keep valuables secure in taxis.
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- RestroomsPut toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.Brazil-wide
- Emergency numbers190 police · 192 ambulance · 193 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysCarnival shuts many businesses for several days; museums often close on Mondays.Brazil-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAFL Aeroporto de Alta Floresta (Daily flights to major Brazilian hubs).
- Getting aroundWalk or use local taxis; the town is compact (most sights within 2 km (1.2 mi)).Walk or use local taxis; the town is compact (most sights within 1.2 mi (2 km)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféR$5–8 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))R$30–45 (≈ US$6–9)
- Budget bedBudget hotel/hostel bed, a night, per personR$120 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomR$500 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomR$800 (≈ US$150)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$70 (≈ US$13) · Mid R$150 (≈ US$30) · High R$250 (≈ US$50)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AFL Aeroporto de Alta Floresta (Daily flights to major Brazilian hubs)
Map of Alta Floresta
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Feb
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jul (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Jan (20 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Alta Floresta: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
20 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
19 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
15 rd
Apr
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
15 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
18 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk or use local taxis; the town is compact (most sights within 2 km). Highway MT‑208 links to nearby towns; no public bus network inside town.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cristalino State Park
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Taxi or rented car, about 45 min each way
Guided tours available; check park opening days.
Airport Avenue Lake
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Walk 10 min from centre
Good for birdwatching; capybara often seen.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Floresta Amazônica Hotel
Central location, basic amenities
Grande Hotel Coroados
Near downtown, good for one night
Hotel Pirâmide
Close to airport avenue
Pousada Rio Azul
Budget option, check availability
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- R$70–120 (≈ US$13–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$120–200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- R$200 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × R$500 | R$500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$150 | R$300 |
| Round‑trip flight to Alta Floresta (São Paulo or Cuiabá)2 × R$1,200 | R$2,400 |
| Taxi from airport to town centre2 × R$30 | R$60 |
| Guided park tour (Cristalino)2 × R$150 | R$300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$356 |
| Trip total≈ R$1,958 per person per day, bed included | R$3,916≈ US$750 |
2026 estimate in Brazilian real; flights and long‑distance tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | R$5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Meal at a local restaurant | R$20–40 (≈ US$4–8) |
| Taxi (5 km) | R$30–45 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Entrance to Cristalino State Park | R$30–50 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Capybara sighting tour | R$40–70 (≈ US$8–13) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads to Cristalino State Park can be rough in rainy season; check conditions.
- Capybara and wildlife near the lake are shy; keep distance.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
US consular services are in Cuiabá (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → town centre, taxi: ≈ R$30
- Taxi to Cristalino State Park (round trip): ≈ R$120
Say or show
- Desculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (des-ku-PEH)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (KWAHN-toh KOOS-tah)
- Posso pagar com cartão? — Can I pay by card? (POH-soo pah-GAR cohm kar-TAO?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Alta Floresta. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–October (dry season, lower rain days) · avoid December–February (rainy season, many days of rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑hotel shuttle (check schedules).
- Bike rental for lake and park loops (check availability).
- Guided eco‑tour packages from local NGOs.
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