Tabatinga, Border municipality in Amazonas, Brazil
The municipality stretches across 3,225 square kilometers at the western edge of Brazil, forming a tri-border area with Colombia and Peru.
Portuguese settlers founded the Forte de São Francisco Xavier de Tabatinga in 1766 to establish military control over this strategic Amazon region.
The name Tabatinga comes from Tupi language words meaning white clay, reflecting the natural composition of the local river sediments.
Travelers can reach Manaus from Tabatinga either by taking a 30-hour fast boat or a slower 4-day vessel along the Amazon River.
The Federal Police office for immigration procedures sits inside the city rather than at the airport, requiring additional transportation for international arrivals.
Location: Amazonas
Inception: 1766
Elevation above the sea: 60 m
Shares border with: Leticia, Benjamin Constant, Santo Antônio do Içá, São Paulo de Olivença
GPS coordinates: -4.25250,-69.93806
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:19
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