Macapá is the capital of Amapá, and one of the most deserted state capitals of Brazil. The locals call it "the capital of the middle of the world", as the equator runs through the city. In 2020, it was home to 513,000 people.
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As a city cut by the equator and with a climate similar to cities like Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, get ready for intense heat, high temperatures and high humidity in Macapá. Regardless of the time of year, temperatures don't vary much and stay pretty much the same. The maximums are usually 31 ºC (88 ºF) and the minimums reach 24 ºC (75,2 ºF). The rainy season occurs from December to July. Despite being an inconvenience for those who want to go outdoors, during the rainy season, there is a tidal wave called Pororoca, which takes place in Macapá between April and June. These are huge waves that are formed when the Amazon River meets the Atlantic Ocean.
Apa do Curiaú (8 km). A quilombola village of descendants of escaped slaves, which continues its traditional commemorations such as Marabaixo. You can also try gengibirra, a drink made from cachaça and ginger. Fort Park (Parque do Forte) (next to the fort). Park with walkways along the riverbank, playground, fountain and lawns. Marco Zero (Right south of the city). Closed on Mondays. Where the equator comes through, and even crosses a football stadium! It is marked by a small monument. At the spring and autumn equinox, the sun rises and sets on the equator and shines in the circle at the top of the monument. Other than that, there is not much to see.
There are a number of small beaches around the city, particularly popular on Sundays. The easiest to access is Fazendinha, with direct buses from the centre.
There are various restaurants and churrascarias just next to the fort at the riverside. They offer meals for R$7 to R$20 (March 2016) and are a popular spot for locals to grab their lunch (11:30 to 14:00). All these are around the fort: 1 Restaurante Beltrão, Rua:Azarias Da Costa Neto Centro. A buffet restaurant (updated Jun 2022) 2 Cristal Restaurante em Macapá, Av. Profa. Cora de Carvalho, 292. (updated Jun 2022) 3 Louca Pizza Express, Rua: Tiradentes, 904 Esquina com, Av. Padre Júlio Maria Lombaerd. (updated Apr 2022) 4 Restaurante Temperarte, R. Tiradentes, 614. (updated Apr 2022) 5 Peixe sem espinha, Rua General Rondon, Av. Coaraci Nunes, 2224.
Armazem (15 blocks west of the center). Lively Sunday evenings until the wee hours Bar Rods At the river side and relaxed atmosphere.
Guide content from Wikivoyage contributors (CC BY-SA) — abridged; the full article has much more.
In Jul, Macapa typically sees ~29°C daytime highs and 24 rainy days.
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