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Várzea Grande

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Várzea Grande, Brazil
Várzea Grande, Brazil. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

About Várzea Grande

Várzea Grande is a municipality in the state of Mato Grosso in the Central-West Region of Brazil.

The "City of the Great Lowlands" arose from a donation of land grants given to the Guaná people in 1832, considered civilized by the Portuguese and known for their skills as boatmen and fishermen, by the imperial government. The city, whose name roughly translates into English as "Great Lowlands of the Guana", was a mandatory stop along the way for the herds of cattle that came from Upper Rio Rosario (now Rosario West ) that were en route to Cuiabá.

Its foundation is closely linked to the military camp - Camp Couto Magalhães - built during the Paraguayan War, near the current center of town. However, this military camp, which gave support to the state capital during the war, which was established on May 15, 1867, by general, lawyer, and diamond mining town founder, José Vieira Couto de Magalhães, was located on the left shore of the Cuiabá River, or on the other side of the river from the city of Cuiabá, near the mouth of the Rio Coxipó, the northern capital.

Várzea Grande is predominantly commercial and industrial, and subsistence agriculture. Through tax incentives...

Várzea Grande travel guide

Understand

Várzea Grande has a predominantly urban population of around 260,000. It is just across the river from Cuiabá by the Cuiabá River. The two cities together have 834,060 inhabitants, in a metropolitan area of almost one million inhabitants.

Getting there

By plane Marechal Rondon International Airport is served by LATAM, Gol, BRA, Ocean Air, Trip, Cruiser.

By boat

By bus André Maggi terminal is in the city center.

By car From Cuiabá, the Highway Mario Andreazza or Highway of Immigrants. Inside the city, you can reach the East Zone by Av FEB(Christ the King) or Avenue Sebastião de Oliveira /Alameda Julio MULER, or the West Zone Av Julio Fields. From Campo Grande and the region south of Mato Grosso, the BR-364 From Porto Velho, Juína and Cáceres, the BR-174 From the northern interior of Mato Grosso, the BR-163, leaving the Shamrock Largarto

Getting around

By taxi Várzea Grande provides taxi services. There are taxi stands or you can call taxi companies directly.

Place Taxi, Filinto Muller Avenue - Downtown +55 65 8406-4210. Cooperporto Taxi, Av Gov John Ponce Arruda, s / n - IPASE, +55 65 3682-9018. Radio Taxi Várzea-grandense, V Street, s / n qd 135 lt 13/14 - Shuttles, +55 65 3684-2112. Tony 24h Taxi, Street 24, 5 Qd. 29 - Shuttles, +55 65 9902-5863. Hello Taxi Radio Taxi, RV, s / n - Garden Paula II, +55 65 3684-3635. Taxi Pro, Aer Mal Rondon, s / n - Garden Airport, +55 65 3682-2221.

By bus Terminal André Maggi, Castelo Branco Avenue.

See

Atelie Vitoria Basaia: Para Avenue - New Várzea Grande - Important atelier of Várzea Grande, where he shows some works of artist Victoria Basaia Casa de Memoria de Dona Sinharinha: Main Street - Passage of Conception - Important Memory house, located in the Conception Pass district, where it is exposed to various elements on about the appearance of the site and the oldest resident the district. Casa de Artes Várzea-grandense: Avenida Couto Magalhães 1044 -tel - (65) 3682 6640 - is an atelier where the city's artisans exhibit their work. Engenho Dona Buguela: located in Bonsucesso district, is a traditional and well-known brown sugar mill, which is open to visitors and product marketing. Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição : Main Street - Passagem da Conceição - Church built in 1910 in reference to the patron saint of the district and today is cultural heritage of the city. Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Guia: Centennial Church, built in 1892 by Elesbão Pinto in honor of the patron saint of the city, today place of religious devotion. Galeria Mirante das Artes: Brasilia Street; No. 2010 -tel - (65) 4104 0391 - is an art gallery located in Lookout Waters Ranch, which shows the work of artisans. Praça Aquidabã: Avenida Couto Magalhães - Popular square located in the city center, was last frontier of the military camp which led to the city. A traditional fair is also held here. Praça Todimo: Avenida Couto Magalhães - An important city square, which also serves as a gastronomic point. Parque Tanque Fancho: Located next to the city's town hall park, a limited green area that serves as a cue to walk and play area. Rota do Peixe: gastronomic map located in Bonsucesso district, where there are several fishmongers, confectioneries, and an important religious devotion event.

Do

Adrenaline Kart, Av Arthur Bernardes, 600, ☏ +55 65 3682-6717. Walk in Tank Fanho

Events Expovag: Agroindustrial Exhibition Várzea Grande, held from 10-15 May at the Complex UNIVAG. Feast of St. Peter - nationally known event is held on June 29 in honor of Saint Peter in the district Bonsucesso.

Buy

House of Arts Várzea Grande Avenue Couto Magalhães 1422 +55 65 3682-6640. Feira Artes da Terra - Fair held every Thursday in the Plaza Aquidabam with wide variety of typical foods, and crafts. Popular Shopping Avenue of Alzira Santana, 1668, +55 65 3692-2139. Popular Shopping Várzea Grande, Filinto Muller Avenue, Downtown.

Eat

Budget Restaurante Porto da Conceição, Av.Principal - Passage of Conception, ☏ +55 65 3625-3802. Meucanto Grego, Av Couto Magalhães, ☏ +55 65 3681-5286. Green Valley Restaurant, Av Castelo Branco, ☏ +55 65 3682-1850.

Mid-range Rancho da Costela Restaurant, Street Sister Elvira, 35, ☏ +55 65 3685-0444. Martinelli Skewers, Stephen Street Mario - Red Water, ☏ +55 65 3684-6912. Vijomar Restaurant, Av Catelo White, 109 (Centro), ☏ +55 65 3682-6504.

Splurge Subway, Av John Ponce de Arruda, 860, ☏ +55 65 3682-7637. Matutos Grill, Av Filinto Muller, 246, ☏ +55 65 3682-6673. Peixaria Osmar, Av Pedro Pedrossian, ☏ +55 65 9284-7838. Quintal Restaurant, John Ponce de Arruda, 1058 - Jd Airport, ☏ +55 65 3682-2646. Emperor Restaurant and Choperia, John Ponce de Arruda, 877 - Jd Airport, ☏ +55 65 3322-4604.

Pizzerias Mississippi Pizzeria, Av.João Ponce de Arruda, 782 - Jd Airport, ☏ +55 65 3682-9010. Club Pizza, Av Artur Bernardes, 1069, ☏ +55 65 3686-0770. Jd Airport - Meucanto Pizzeria, Pres Eurico Gaspar Dutra, 3757 - Jd Airport, ☏ +55 65 3686-6373. Engenharia da Pizza, Nicholas Street Bussiki, qd 4 15, ☏ +55 65 3684-2176. Mega Pizzeria, Av Alzira Santana, 595, ☏ +55 65 3692-3805. Chalana Pizzeria, Street Ari Leite Campos, qd 1 15, ☏ +55 65 3684-2485.

Steak houses Steakhouse Boi Bão, Av FEB, 245, ☏ +55 65 3685-1715. Steakhouse Chimarrão, Av Gov Julio Campos - Jd States, ☏ +55 65 3684-2443. Steakhouse Good Taste, Mario Esteban Street, ☏ +55 65 3694-2298.

Seafood Peixaria Hoses, Av João da Silva, 1200, ☏ +55 65 3686-8122. Bonsucesso. Peixaria Tarumeiros, Av Gil John Doe - Bonsucesso, ☏ +55 65 3686-8115. Peixaria Magalhães, Street - Bonsucesso, ☏ +55 65 3686-8103. Peixaria Riverside, Av.Gil John Smith, 137 - Bonsucesso, ☏ +55 65 3686-8111. Peixaria Amig'us, Av Gil João da Silva, s / n - Bonsucesso, ☏ +55 65 3686-9705. Peixaria Tarumã, Av Gil João da Silva, 32 - Bonsucesso, ☏ +55 65 3686-8115.

Drink & nightlife

Zero Degree Choperia, Avenida Ponce de Arruda, 280, ☏ +55 65 3682-0215. Trade Wine Sinuelo, Av Gov Julio Campos, 5740, ☏ +55 65 3684-2106. Meucanto Snack Av Couto Magalhães +55 65 3682-5200 Show House Galpão Av Dom Orlando Keys +55 65 3685-2105 Globo Show House Event, Av Gov Julio Campos, 4000, ☏ +55 65 3684-1124. Oficinas 58 Avenue Alzira Santana

Ice cream Alaska Ice Cream Av Couto Magalhães +55 65 3901-4470 D'Kilo Ice Cream, Av Filinto Muller, 1668, ☏ +55 65 3682-7327. Hawaiian Ice Cream, Av Alzira Santana, 17, ☏ +55 65 3686-2339. Delicias Ice Cream Summer Street Iara, 271 +55 65 3684-5694 Delo Gelateria Marechal Rondon Airport

Sleep

Budget Hotel Portal da Amazonia, Avenue Couto Magalhães, 400, Centro, ☏ +55 65 2123-3895. Hotel Express, Avenida João Ponce Arruda, 784, ☏ +55 65 3682-4244. Centro

Mid-range Ceolato Hotel, Salim Nadaf Street, 178 Center, ☏ +55 65 3682-5100. Hotel Mangabeiras, Avenue FEB 1275, ☏ +55 65 3029-3100. Hotel Diplomat, Avenue João Ponce de Arruda, 678 - Jd Airport, ☏ +55 65 3688-8500. Las Velas Hotel, Avenue Filinto Muller, ☏ +55 65 3688-7600. Cerrados Park Hotel, Couto Magalhães Avenue, 755 - Centro, ☏ +55 65 3682-5050.

Splurge Hotel Hits Pantanal, Artur Bernardes Avenue Pres - Jd Airport, ☏ +55 65 3363-9977. Porto Cercado Hotel, Avenue Filinto Muller, ☏ +55 65 3688-2001. Taina Hotel, Avenue João Ponce de Arruda, 820 - Jd Airport, ☏ +55 65 3046-2000.

Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.

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