Macapa is a big city with half a million people and only accessible by road from French Guiana. Its only connection to the rest of Brasil is through a regular ferry to Belem.
An interesting fact is that the equator runs through the middle of the city. It is interesting how after 9,500+ kilometers, we find ourselves crossing this line again but this time on the Atlantic side of South America and from South to North.
The city was founded in early 1700s as a Portuguese military detachment and now is a hub of economic activity for this region of Brasil. The city definitely feels more modern and connected but still with stifling humidity and temperatures.
We did manage to go to the best seafood restaurant in town overlooking the river for amazing food. We had Pirarucu, a very tasty and meaty amazonian fish, some gelato, and a proper cappuccino. Ahh, civilization!
It is also noticeable that hotel and restaurant staffs are more professional and client focused ... you also see more business people from other parts of Brasil roaming around.
Here are some pictures of our rest day in Macapa. Tomorrow, we head straight north to Amapa as we make our way to French Guiana.
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