Why go
- Capital city of Amapá, Brazil.
- Served by Macapá - Alberto Alcolumbre International Airport (MCP).
History
Macapá is the capital of the Brazilian state of Amapá, in the country's North Region, located on the northern channel of the Amazon Delta near its mouth on the Atlantic Ocean. Its population is estimated to be 512,902 (2020). The city is on a small plateau on the Amazon in the southeast of the state of Amapá. The only access by road from outside the province is from the overseas French department of French Guiana, although there are regular ferries to Belém, Brazil. Macapá is linked by road with some other cities in Amapá. The equator runs through the middle of the city, leading residents to refer to Macapá as "The capital of the middle of the world." It covers 6,407.12 square kilometres (2,473.80 mi2) and is located northwest of the large inland island of Marajó and south of the border with French Guiana.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 1 direct destination
- Azul AD (ATR 72) · 1 route: Belem
- Sky Express G3 (737-800, 737-700) · 1 route: Belem
- TAM Brazilian Airlines JJ (A320) · 1 route: Belem
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Macapá - Alberto Alcolumbre International Airport (MCP); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MCP has direct flights to 1 destination on 3 airlines (incl. Belem). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Balsa Macapá-Belém, 1.4 km); routes include Santana-Breves, Balsa Macapá-Belém, Balsa Belém–Macapá.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Macapa. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.