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With the exception of those coming from the North and NorthEast by land, it is not necessary to come through Goiania. You can come to the city of Porangatu GO-BR-153, coming to the city of São Miguel do Araguaia, and following to Luis Alves by BR-080. Flying by commercial airline: Who is using a commercial airline and wants to continue travelling by plane, can schedule an immediate connection, depending on meteorologic conditions and provided it is daytime. The travel lasts an average of one hour and 20 minutes. For chartered flights you must first ask for a reservation with the company. Single-engine airplanes for four passengers, twin-engine planes for 4, 6 or 12 passengers (Prices and availability at consultation). "Sete Taxi Aéreo" is the charter Company that flies between the cities of Goiania and Luis Alves. Phones are (62) 207-1200 or 0300-7898787. Commercial airline flights can be booked with your travel agent or preferably directly with airlines: VARIG - phone 4003-7000; TAM - phone 0800 562211; BRA Goiânia - (62) 523 0100; BRA Sao Paulo - (11) 5090 9006. PRIVATE AIRCRAFTS:> : For those who own their own airplane, the runway Luis Alves is 900m in length, gravel covered track and has the following coordinates: S 13 º 12 '51 "W 050 º 34' 01" On the other hand, the runway of Sao Miguel do Araguaia GO has 1500 meters of paved extension, approved by DAC. It is the point of fuel supply for avgas type aircraft (gasoline), and JetA1 (kerosene), the nearest supply point to Luis Alves (by land, 45 km far from the town of Luis Alves - Pousada Canoeiros). The coordinates of the runway of Sao Miguel do Araguaia are: S 13 º 20 '02 "W 050 º 12' 21" BY ROAD:> By land, we suggest also for tourist groups regardless of how many people, to charter a bus (maximum 46 people), mini bus (maximum 20 people), vans (maximum 12 people), taxi or rental car. From Goiania, the route to the Inn is 530 km long and travel time is approximately 6 hours. Rent a Bus in Goiania: LOCCATUR Rental and Tourism, (62) 287-6277 www.loccatur.com.br. The most economical way: The cheapest way of locomotion from Goiania to Luis Alves is by career coach (with air Conditioning - Viação Araguarina) with two daily departures from Goiania bus station, at 09:00 and at 23:59 h, at a cost of R$ 55.00 (July/2005). The travel time is approximately 6:00h. When arriving to Sao Miguel do Araguaia, take a taxi to Pousada Canoeiros, which will cost you about R$ 80,00 (eighty reais in July 2005) and journey time is 45 min. The overnight trip is most desirable because of ease and less frequent stops (one stop only). Whenever necessary Pousada Canoeiros can be mediating in purchasing those tickets. All charters are outsourced and is always made by legitimate companies with a good reputation, tradition, punctuality and respectful professionals. Journey with your own car:> This is a very easy trip if you decide to use your own car. Departing from Goiania, take the highway GO-070, exit to Inhumas city, passing through the city of Goiás (recognized as a World Historic Heritage Site). Keep on highway GO-070 on the way to the cities of Faina, Mozerlandia, Nova Crixas and finally to Sao Miguel do Araguaia. When you arrive to the first intersection in Sao Miguel, go left towards Luis Alves on highway BR-80. That's a 43 Km long unpaved road. We can help you put together any kind of travel package with special prices, several levels of comfort, guarantee and safety. If you have any questions, we'll be glad to answer them.
Last Updated on 2010-12-16 15:41:31
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