Tourist Guide Cuiabá
Cuiabá is the capital of the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso. It is located in the middle of three Brazilian ecosystems: the Amazon to the north, Cerrados (savannah land) to the east and the Pantanal (lowlands) to the south.
The climate is tropical, warm with rainfall. The annual average temperature is around 28°C. It is best not to travel between August and October, when it is hot.
The city has been a popular destination for explorers, who either set out for river expeditions or in search of gold. Cuiabá was founded in 1727 in the aftermath of the discovery of gold.
Cuiabá was home to several Native Americans and Africans (who came as slaves) after which it was colonised by the Portuguese, lending to its multicultural atmosphere. The population of 540,000 is mainly employed in the service sector, notably tourism.
