# Macapa - Kind: port - Data version: 2026-10-14 - Reference month: 2026-10 - Checked: 2026-07-22 - Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/macapa For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider. ## Overview Photo: Allice Hunter · [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Macap%C3%A1_Montage_(2021).jpg) Checked: none (unverified) - Region: [View South America & Antarctica on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=south-america-antarctica) - Description: A simple provincial city with a lived-in feel, spread out in low-rise streets with few tall buildings. The plaza with the Equator Monument and the riverside promenade create a relaxed atmosphere, and it is less a tourist destination than "a town for seeing Amazon life." - Port name: Macapa - English name: Macapa - Country: Brazil - Latitude / longitude: 0.04, -51.07 The capital of Amapa State on the north bank of the Amazon estuary, known for the equator crossing almost the urban area. Cruise ships call as an entry, exit, and customs point for Amazon cruises. Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Port highlights - Population: A state capital of about 500,000 people - Climate: A tropical monsoon climate that is hot and humid year-round, with almost no difference in monthly temperatures. The rainy season runs from about January to May with frequent heavy rain, while September to November is relatively dry with stronger sunshine. - Language: Portuguese (English is rarely understood, so a translation app is practical) - Currency: Brazilian real (BRL). Cards are accepted at urban shops; cash only at food stalls and small boats. - Best time to visit: August to November, when there is less rain. However, because it lies right on the equator, it is hot all year round, and sun protection is essential. ### Local food Specialties include charcoal-grilled Amazon River freshwater fish (tambaqui, filhote), farinha (cassava flour), and the local style of eating acai together with fish dishes. ### Sights - Equator Memorial Park (Marco Zero) - Sao Jose Fortress - Riverside promenade and pier - Acai market and fish market - View of the river mouth where the Amazon River and the Atlantic Ocean mix Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Monthly average high / low temperatures | Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) | | --- | --- | --- | | Jan | 32 °C / 89 °F | 24 °C / 74 °F | | Feb | 31 °C / 87 °F | 24 °C / 74 °F | | Mar | 31 °C / 88 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F | | Apr | 32 °C / 89 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F | | May | 32 °C / 89 °F | 24 °C / 76 °F | | Jun | 32 °C / 90 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F | | Jul | 32 °C / 90 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F | | Aug | 33 °C / 92 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F | | Sep | 33 °C / 92 °F | 24 °C / 76 °F | | Oct | 34 °C / 92 °F | 24 °C / 76 °F | | Nov | 34 °C / 92 °F | 24 °C / 76 °F | | Dec | 33 °C / 91 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F | Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2025 · Station: MACAPA · about 1.7 km from port · Approximate (limited observation period) · Last checked: 2026-10-03 Checked: 2026-10-03 ## Local prices for travelers - Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 73 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated) - Category: Cheaper than Tokyo Compared with Tokyo, water, coffee, meals and beer are somewhat cheaper; a Big Mac is somewhat more expensive. | Item | Amount | Currency | Checked | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Water 500 ml | R$2.39 | BRL | Checked: none (unverified) | | Coffee | R$14.00 | BRL | Checked: none (unverified) | | Inexpensive meal | R$14.75 | BRL | Checked: none (unverified) | | Local beer | R$12.00 | BRL | Checked: none (unverified) | | Big Mac | R$23.90 | BRL | Checked: none (unverified) | - Survey month: 2026-10 Prices in Macapa. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ([CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)) Checked: none (unverified) ## Getting there from Japan - Nearest airport: MCP - Description: Unknown - Airport to port (approx.): Unknown - Ease of access: C — Two or more connections (Estimated) About 1.7 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated) Calculated from OurAirports coordinates Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative) Checked: 2026-07-22 English text in preparation. ## Itineraries calling here ### [21-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from Bridgetown](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/explora-ii-21n-bridgetown) - Region: South America & Antarctica - Itinerary: Dec 2027 – Feb 2028 - Departure months: 2027-12, 2028-01, 2028-02 - Ship: EXPLORA II - Cruise line: Explora Journeys - Duration: 21 nights - Departure / arrival: Bridgetown → Bridgetown - Port: Bridgetown › Devil's Island (Iles du Salut) › Macapa › +7 › Bridgetown - Cruise type: Round trip / 11 - Amount: From $13,000.00 - Fare level: Highest Checked: 2026-07-22 ### [12-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from San Juan to Manaus](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/explora-i-12n-san-juan-to-manaus) - Region: South America & Antarctica - Itinerary: Feb 2027 - Departure months: 2027-02 - Ship: EXPLORA I - Cruise line: Explora Journeys - Duration: 12 nights - Departure / arrival: San Juan → Manaus - Port: San Juan › Gustavia (St. Barths) › Saint-Pierre (Martinique) › +5 › Manaus - Cruise type: One way / 9 - Amount: From $7,740.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Highest Checked: 2026-10-09 ## Links ### External sites and sources - [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Macap%C3%A1_Montage_(2021).jpg) - [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ### Related Cruise Pitta pages - [View South America & Antarctica on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=south-america-antarctica) - [21-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from Bridgetown](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/explora-ii-21n-bridgetown) - [12-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from San Juan to Manaus](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/explora-i-12n-san-juan-to-manaus) ## Checked Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Sources - Unverified (no source recorded for this information)