31 days in Brazil, Georgetown & Santa Cruz Itinerary

Guyana's capital and main urban area, Georgetown represents the starting point for many visits to the country.

Georgetown is known for parks, zoos & aquariums, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: do a tasting at Pandama Retreat & Winery, admire the landmark architecture of Parliament Bldg, relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, and get your bearings at Guyana International Conference Centre.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Georgetown trip maker website.

If you are flying in from Brazil, the closest major aiports are Eugene F. Correira International Airport and Cheddi Jagan International Airport. In May, daily temperatures in Georgetown can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Boa Vista.

The capital of the state of Roraima, and home to roughly half its population, the planned city of Boa Vista was established in 1890 and designed according to an innovative radial shape.

Spend the 7th (Fri) exploring nature at Parque Nacional do Monte Roraima. Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 8th (Sat) at Aqua Mak - O Parque Natural das Águas. There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Praca Das Aguas, pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral Cristo Redentor, appreciate the history behind Monumento aos Pioneiros, and get to know the resident critters at Zoologico do Batalhao do Forte Sao Joaquim.

To see maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Boa Vista trip itinerary maker website.

Explore your travel options from Georgetown to Boa Vista with the Route module. Traveling from Georgetown in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Boa Vista, with lows of 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can travel to Manaus.

It's hard not to get excited when planning a trip to Manaus, capital of the state of Amazonas, and the largest city on the mighty Amazon River.

Manaus is known for nightlife, shopping, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the activities along Meeting of Waters, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Sao Sebastiao e Sao Francisco de Assis, browse the different shops at Manauara Shopping, and pause for some photo ops at Monumento de Abertura dos Portos.

To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Manaus trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Boa Vista to Manaus. In May in Manaus, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Porto Velho.

Not a feature on most tourist itineraries, Porto Velho can make an interesting stop when headed to Manaus by riverboat.

Porto Velho is known for shopping, museums, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to As Tres Caixas D'Agua, get great views at Memorial Rondon, contemplate the waterfront views at Balneario Cachoeirinha, and look for gifts at Porto Velho Shopping.

For maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Porto Velho trip builder app.

Traveling by flight from Manaus to Porto Velho takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or ride a ferry. May in Porto Velho sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 27°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can travel to Rio Branco.

A valley town in northern Brazil, Rio Branco was founded by rubber tappers and maintains its historical connection to the plantations that began the original settlement.

Rio Branco is known for parks, museums, and wildlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: ponder the world of politics at Palacio Rio Branco, see the interesting displays at UFAC University Acervos Museum, look for all kinds of wild species at Parque Ambiental Chico Mendes, and don't miss a visit to Novo Mercado Velho.

For other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Rio Branco trip itinerary app.

Fly from Porto Velho to Rio Branco in 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. The time zone changes from Amazon Standard Time (AMT) to Acre Standard Time (ACT), which is usually a -1 hour difference. In May, daily temperatures in Rio Branco can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Santa Cruz.

More populous than the capital and La Paz, and one of the fastest-growing cities in the world, Santa Cruz has become a thriving commercial center, yet retained some of the trappings of tradition.

Spend the 30th (Sun) exploring nature at Amboro National Park. There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Catedral de Santa Cruz, don't miss a visit to Plaza 24 de Septiembre, get into the urban bustle at Casa Cultural Melchor Pinto, and pause for some serene contemplation at Parroquia de la Inmaculada Concepcion.

For more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Santa Cruz planning website.

Drive from Rio Branco to Santa Cruz in 35.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. Traveling from Rio Branco to Santa Cruz, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Rio Branco in May, things will get slightly colder in Santa Cruz: highs are around 28°C and lows about 21°C.