Designed to mimic the European feel of Paris with its tree-lined avenues, wide and spacious streets, and cultural city centre, Boa Vista in northern Brazil is a modern city that caters to many foreign and Brazilian tourists. A small and quiet city, it has become a top choice for those wanting an inexpensive base to explore Brazil's Roraima state.
Boa Vista has an equatorial climate; it's hot, humid and very, very wet. June sees about 183mm of rainfall on average, and temperatures ranging from 22 to 28 degrees celsius. The humidity may be quite uncomfortable for travellers planning to be active out in the open for long periods.
June is one of the most exciting months to visit Boa Vista, and is also one of the busiest months thanks to the Festa Junina. This 9 day festival celebrates the history and culture of Brazil's north east and there's plenty going on in the city during this time. As well as nightly fireworks displays, the miniature replica of the city in the Civic Centre Plaza is fascinating and the dance competition is not to be missed. Local parks are adorned with street vendors in the evenings serving up local delicacies such as spiced sweet potatoes and mungunzá.
The local street food is bound to whet traveller's appetites for more, so head to the restaurant at the Uiramutam Hotel. The restaurant is a top choice in Boa Vista as it serves up a variety of dishes based on fresh seafood, poultry and meats.
Travellers will find reasonably priced accommodation at the UiramutamHotel, too. There's a choice of single, double or triple rooms so it's great for single travellers as well as larger parties or families. There's a swimming pool on site, and free wifi for keeping in touch with friends and family back home. Best of all, it's located right in the city centre.
