Cuiabá: Best Things to Do
SIGHTSEEING
Cuiaba has plenty of cultural attractions to visit as well as historical places like Memorial Papa João Paulo II. It is one of the historical churches located in the center of the Cuiaba. The church is also featured with huge cross-memorial building in the center. You can take a look and walk around the church to see its magnificent appearance. There's more to see in Cuiaba to get full sightseeing, so keep exploring.
Memorial Papa João Paulo II
DOWNTOWN
The downtown of Cuiaba offers plenty of architectural gems to explore. Museu de História Natural Casa Dom Aquino is one of these great places to visit. This museum houses 177-year-old Mato Grosso history during the gold rush. You can explore and discover interesting things about the city in the museum. The downtown is also home to the business and commercial center of the city where you can find numerous places to eat, relax, and spending the night.
Museu de História Natural Casa Dom Aquino
SHOPPING
If you're thinking to buy souvenirs in Cuiaba, you can visit one of these two places or both. Cuiabá Presentes e Acessórios provides plenty of interesting accessories to buy and other interesting items. Here you can get good items for your souvenirs. You can also visit SESC Craftsman House, a gift shop that provides many handicrafts and gifts from the locals. After all, you can get your bag full of souvenirs from these two places.
Cuiabá Presentes e Acessórios
SESC Craftsman House
FOOD & DRINK
Cuiaba has many typical cuisines to explore and try. You can try Spicy Piranha Soup. Piranha is a small bony fish. It doesn't have a lot of meat, meaning it's not fish that you can fill or fry. The secret to cooking piranhas is that you need lots of them, just catching them. But this is not a problem in the Pantanal.
CULTURE
The Cuiaba people have African, European, and Native American backgrounds and this is reflected in the architecture, culture, and cuisine of the region. The language they speak in Cuiaba as well as Brazil is Portuguese.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit the area is the dry season in April to September or a little later in the Cuiabá region.
HOTEL
Hotel Taiamã is a 4-star hotel located near to shopping center in downtown of Cuiaba. It offers a comfortable stay with great service and comfortable rooms. You can get around the 18th-century Basilica Cathedral of Lord Jesus which is 2 km away from the hotel. You can also stay at Mato Grosso Palace Hotel, one of the best-recommended hotels to stay in. Located in the center of Cuiaba, they offer the best rooms with private parking, fitness center, and private parking area. You can also easily go around the city since it is located in the center of numerous interesting places.
Hotel Taiamã
Mato Grosso Palace Hotel
RESTAURANT
Cuiaba has plenty of unique and delicious cuisines to try. You can visit Acácia Cozinha de Família, a family-friendly restaurant serves the best Brazilian cuisine. The restaurant is set perfectly with a great atmosphere to have group dinner. Another good restaurant to visit is Restaurante Bom Apetite, a Portuguese restaurant providing Portuguese cuisines, of course, and Brazilian cuisines. Set in a good place and strategic location, this restaurant can be your option to have your dinner well-served while in Cuiaba.
Acácia Cozinha de Família
Restaurante Bom Apetite
CAFE
Da Feira Café & Tapiocaria is a small yet comfy place to have your morning coffee alongside with some snacks. This cafe is a nice place to wait for the next trip to the city as well as a good spot to have your lunch. Another cafe that is worth visiting is Brazilian Café. As its name implies, this cafe serves Brazilian coffee and local bites to accompany you during the daylight. The cozy atmosphere lets you enjoy every sip of your coffee.
Da Feira Café & Tapiocaria
Brazilian Café
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Bar das Águas is bar-featured-restaurant located in the center of Cuiaba. They have outdoor seating with open air space. The best part of it is their drinks and good sound of music. You can also visit Bar do Bigode, a cocktail bar with good design. Here you can enjoy your drink and having your body shaking alongside the live music performance. Such a good place to spend your night in Cuiaba.
Bar das Águas
Bar do Bigode
INTERESTING PLACE
Cathedral Basilica of the Good Lord Jesus, Cuiabá is one of the historical sites in the city. The cathedral was built in 1772 and still standing strong in the center of Cuiaba. It attracts tourists with its great architecture and should be on the list of everyone. Another interesting place to visit in Cuiaba is the Parish of Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint Benedict. The beautiful looking Catholic church in the old city of Cuiaba, an area where gold mining takes place, holds a festival for Saint John and Saint Benedict every June. The church sits on a hill, and there are rumors that there is gold under the building. After you finish visiting the church, take a walk in the charming streets nearby.
Parish of Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint Benedict
Cathedral Basilica of the Good Lord Jesus, Cuiabá
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Mae Bonifacia Park is one of the more famous natural spaces in Cuiaba. This is a neat and beautiful park that will surely impress. There are many native animals such as birds, capybara, monkeys, and iguanas. And there is a variety of flora, fauna, and trees, which fill the entire park. There is also an impressive religious temple in Cuiaba like the Grande Templo. In summary, this is a temple dedicated to worshiping God and feels more like a large auditorium because of the circular shape and size of the building.
Mae Bonifacia Park
Grande Templo
