Tourist Guide Boa Vista
Boa Vista is the capital of the Brazilian state of Roraima. The name ‘Boa Vista’ can be translated as ‘Nice Sight’ from Portuguese.
Boa Vista is renowned amongst all the capitals in northern Brazil due to its city plan, which is centred on a radial axis. Thus, all the main avenues converge at the Praça do Centro Cívico (Civic Centre plaza) in the middle of the city.
The climate in Boa Vista is tropical, warm and humid. The average annual temperature is around 27°C, without much rainfall. Winter is the best time to visit.
Originally inhabited by indigenous peoples, immigration to Boa Vista began in 1980, with the discovery of gold and diamonds. Population growth has been slow, as Boa Vista is far from any major urban centres. With a population of 250,000, the locals are mainly engaged in commercial activities.
