Getting Around Itaituba
Itaituba sits on the left bank of the Tapajós River in western Pará, a medium-sized city known as the "gold nugget city" for the gold mining activity in the Tapajós valley. It is a growing regional centre, but its transport options are those of a riverside Amazonian town rather than a big metropolis: expect to rely on cars, boats and your own two feet rather than on a dense urban transit network.
Rail, Metro and Trams
Itaituba has no rail, metro or tram service. There is no urban train network to plan around, so visitors should not expect to move around the city by rail of any kind. Getting in and out of the region is done by road, river or air instead.
Buses and Public Transport
The source material does not describe a municipal bus network, bus routes, fares or travel passes for Itaituba, so there is no reliable basis for advising on local bus travel. Practically speaking, visitors should not count on a documented public transit system to get around town and should plan their movements using the options below.
Taxis, Ride-Hailing and Car Rentals
Car rental is the most clearly documented way to have your own transport in Itaituba. Rentals run at roughly R$100 per day plus insurance. Most rental offices keep regular business hours, so it is wise to arrive before around 16:00, and most are closed on Sundays. Known local rental agencies include:
- Chicão — +55 93 3518-7199, +55 93 9976-5214
- J. Farias — +55 93 3518-1055
- Jacy Car — +55 93 3518-3025
The source material does not cover taxis or ride-hailing apps in Itaituba, so no specific guidance can be given on those; arrange transport through your accommodation or a local contact if you need a driver.
Walkability
The source material offers no assessment of walkability in Itaituba. Given the city's equatorial climate — high humidity for almost all of the year and a rainy season from December to April — walking is likely to be most comfortable in the drier months from July to October, and short trips during the heat of the day are best avoided.
Arriving by Air
The city is served by Itaituba Airport. The source material does not describe ground transport from the airport into the city, so arrange a transfer, taxi or rental car in advance, or confirm options with your hotel before arrival.
Arriving by Boat
River travel is a major way to reach Itaituba, with services from Santarém run by Cooapfopa.
- Slow boats leave Santarém from the Praça Tiradentes port on Fridays at 16:00, take 14 to 17 hours and cost around R$50. The return from Itaituba departs on Mondays.
- Fast boats leave daily at 10:00, take about 7 hours and cost around R$120 (as of January 2023).
- Princesa do Tapajós fast boats run Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 13:00, at about R$70 to R$80.
- Veloz fast boats run Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Arriving by Car
Itaituba lies on the Transamazônica highway and is connected by road to Cuiabá and Porto Velho. If you drive in from Santarém or from the east, the ferry crossing of the river costs R$20 per car, regardless of how many passengers are on board.