riverfront · Boa Vista, RR
Orla Taumanan
Opened in 2004, the structure raised over the right bank of the Rio Branco is next to the spot where the capital's original settlement began. From the platforms you can see São Sebastião island, the Ponte dos Macuxis (bridge) and, in the distance, the Serra Grande.
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About Orla Taumanan
The Orla Taumanan is Boa Vista's main gathering place on the Rio Branco. It is in the historic center, on the right bank of the river, and is made up of platforms raised on pillars that extend over the water, linked by walkways and promenades.
The structure opened in July 2004 and became one of the capital's landmarks. Next to it are the Parque do Rio Branco and the Mirante Edileusa Lóz tower, so you can combine all three on the same day.
From the platforms you see the very wide Rio Branco, the Ilha de São Sebastião, the Ponte dos Macuxis and, on clear days, the Serra Grande in the background. In the dry season, sandbars appear in the middle of the river. The riverfront has restaurants, bars, food kiosks, space for concerts and events and regional crafts for sale.
The walk is flat and easy, good for families, couples and anyone who just wants to sit and watch the river. During the day it is very hot and there is little shade on the platforms; it gets busier in the late afternoon and evening, when the river breeze cools things down and the restaurants fill up.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
An hour is enough to walk the platforms and see the river; allow more if you are having dinner or combining it with the Parque do Rio Branco and the viewpoint tower.
Best time
Early in the morning, to watch the sun rise over the Rio Branco, or in the late afternoon and evening, when the heat eases and the riverfront comes alive. In the dry season (roughly October to March) sandy beaches appear in the river; in the wet season the river is wider and fuller.
How to get there
It is in downtown Boa Vista, on the Rio Branco, on Rua Floriano Peixoto. From the historic center you can walk; from other neighborhoods, the most practical way is by car, taxi or ride-hailing app.
Tip
Go in the late afternoon, walk to the Parque do Rio Branco next door and stay for dinner on the riverfront when the river breeze cools things down.
A look at the place
Orla Taumanan in pictures
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Orla Taumanan
Is there an entrance fee at the Orla Taumanan?
No. The riverfront is a public space with free access; you only pay for what you order at the restaurants and kiosks.
What is the best time to go to the Orla Taumanan?
In the late afternoon and evening, when the heat eases and the riverfront comes alive. Early risers can watch the sun rise over the Rio Branco.
What can you see from the Orla Taumanan?
The Rio Branco, the Ilha de São Sebastião, the Ponte dos Macuxis and, on clear days, the Serra Grande in the background.
Can you walk there from downtown?
Yes. The riverfront is right in the historic center, on the river, next to the Parque do Rio Branco.
Is there somewhere to eat at the Orla Taumanan?
Yes. There are restaurants, bars and regional food kiosks, as well as space for concerts and events.