Start your trip to Macapá by visiting the fortress of St. Joseph Macapa, the main tourist spot of the city. It is located right in the center of the city of Macapa. Great place for photos and to learn a little more about the city’s history. For those who enjoy outdoor excursions, it is worth it.
1.View the Fortaleza de São José de Macapá
It is a place of wonder how the slaves worked in that place, a very beautiful place the banks of the Amazon River, lovely. An enchanted place, good to take several pictures, a fortress with more than 200 years old and well maintained, that is to imagine what it was at the time, felt the colonization of time in Brazil. A tip is read more about the place and go visit.
Information
- Name: Fortaleza de São José de Macapá
- Address: 1663 – R. Cândido Mendes, 1611 – Central, Macapá – AP, 68900-100, Brazil
- Phone: None
- Hours: 7AM–10PM
- Open: Daily
- Interest: Landmarks
- Web: http://basilio.fundaj.gov.br/pesquisaescolar/index.php?option=com_content&id=1041:fortaleza-de-sao-jose-de-macapa
2.Learn culture at Centro de Pesquisas Museologicas Sacaca Museum
Very good environment to bring children to walk in the late afternoon. It is a peaceful and beautiful environment for those who like museum and history, this is a great place to get to know the history of the site. It is a quiet and pleasant environment. Interesting place, worth to stop by and see a bit of local history, it is worth trying the ice cream on site.
Information
- Name: Centro de Pesquisas Museologicas Sacaca Museum
- Address: Avenida Feliciano Coelho, 1.509, Macapa, State of Amapa 68901025, Brazil
- Phone Number: 9632125341
- Hours: 10AM–6PM
- Open: Daily
- Interest: Museum
3.See the Marco Zero in Macapa
You need to know the Ground Zero which is between the cities of Macapá and Santana. Free admission and location kept in good condition, including a local guide that explains well the features of the site. Can you take great pictures and check the position in the mobile GPS. Going to Macapa as it is an obligatory stopping point and you will feel literally be in the middle of the world.
Information
- Name: Marco Zero in Macapa
- Address: Marco Zero – Linha do Equador – Rod. Juscelino Kubitscheck – Jardim Marco Zero, Macapá – AP, Brazil
- Phone Number: 9632125341
- Hours: 10AM–6PM
- Open: Daily
- Interest: Monument
4.Watch shows at Bacabeiras Theater
A great place to go on weekends with your family and with friends, something that should improve is their frequency of plays and shows. It’s a beautiful place, well structured. Stalls holds 700 people and has 5 dressing rooms. It has administrative and technical rooms. However, it looks abandoned but still is widely used because it is the only theater in the city, where the major events like dance performances work, theater, small concerts, and funny comedy show.
Information
- Name: Bacabeiras Theater
- Address: R. Cândido Mendes, 1087 – Central, Macapá – AP, Brazil
- Phone Number: 9632125341
- Hours: 10AM–6PM
- Open: Daily
- Interest: Theater
5.Relax at Trapiche Eliezer Levy
Great place to stroll with your mate, with a wonderful view of the Amazon River, as it is a site conveys much peace and tranquility to visitors. This attraction is just across town, located light bel family, partners, friends, enjoy and take the very picture of the river. It’s great to walk on the trolley or even get going, enjoying the strong wind, the noise of the Amazon river, and at the end a restaurant to drink and drinks or even a snack.
Information
- Name: Trapiche Eliezer Levy
- Address: Av. Beira-Rio, Macapá, Amapá, Brasil
- Phone Number: None
- Hours: 8AM–9PM
- Open: Daily
- Interest: Tourist attraction
6.Buy at Amapa Garden Shopping
Best shopping Macapa, with the best shops and the city’s best cinema. It is good for those who want to buy and eat. It is near the federal Macapá has many shops and a variety of food stores. The food court is very complete, and with ample parking. It is not that big, but it’s good. They have very cool shops, a large food court with good restaurants.
Information
- Name: Amapa Garden Shopping
- Address: Rodovia Juscelino Kubitscheck, km 2, 2141 – Universidade, Macapá – AP, Brazil
- Phone: +55 96 4009-6027
- Hours: 10AM–10PM
- Open: Daily
- Interest: Shopping Mall
7.Visit the Centro de Cultura Negra
It was created to foster the spread of black culture where dance, music, crafts and everything about this culture would be exposed there. Unfortunately, the place is abandoned by the government. It shows the union of black Amapa, every year offers the black conscience Day Party for the community. This center is in the neighborhood that is considered the largest black neighborhood in the capital.
Information
- Name: Centro de Cultura Negra
- Address: Rua dos Guaranis – Bares, São Luís – MA, 65040-630, Brazil
- Phone: +55 98 3249-4938
- Hours: 10AM–6PM
- Open: Daily
- Interest: Cultural Center
- Web: http://ccnma.org.br/
8.Shop at Macapa Shopping
Shopping place is not very big but has good facilities and good food court. It also has banks and cinemas, as well as the indoor kart. It is a little expensive but pretty cool. In the shopping center, that is, basically the same shopping mall like any other. A great place to go with your friends over the weekend and then leave work for lunch.
Information
- Name: Macapa Shopping
- Address: R. Leopoldo Machado, 2334 – Trem, Macapá – AP, 68901-971, Brazil
- Phone: +55 96 3217-2000
- Hours: 10AM–10PM
- Open: Daily
- Interest: Shopping Mall
- Web: http://www.macapashopping.com/
9.Stay at Hotel do Forte
Excellent hostel, super cozy and great breakfast and well varied. Very cozy, super polite, gentle welcoming. Clean, great for couples who have children or who want to go just to relax, with easy access to the beach and other tourist spots. Good stay for those who want to be the two or for those who have children, because it has a place for children to play.
Information
- Name: Hotel do Forte
- Address: Rua Beira Rio, 248 – Santa Ines, Macapá – AP, 68901-470, Brazil
- Phone: +55 96 3223-2855
- Hours: 24 hours
- Open: Daily
- Interest: Hotel
- Web: http://www.hoteldoforte.com/
10.Have a break at Chocolate com Tapioca
The menu is always being updated, with their dish of the day as it is always the delicious mashed cassava with corned beef and melted cheese. On some days the atmosphere is a bit chaotic and the service leaves to be desired, but they do the effort to do their best. They have warm food, with a wide variety of tapioca. They are always creating new dishes. Delicious food. For those who like regional foods in Brazil, worth it.
Information
- Name: Chocolate com Tapioca
- Address: Av. Almirante Barroso, 1755 esquina c/ Santos Dummont Macapá, AP
- Phone: +55 96 98121-4377
- Hours: 7:00AM – 9:00PM
- Open: Daily
- Interest: Desserts
- Web: https://www.facebook.com/chocolatecomtap/
Very nice to visit the fort. Free admission and location kept in good condition. The fortress is very interesting and with great views. The view is perfect, the breeze is nice, but the atmosphere could be better and more affordable. Going Macapa is your mandatory stopping point.
Have a good trip and travel!
