About Araguaina
Araguaina is located in the north of Tocantins, which was established in 1988, making it Brazil’s youngest state. The city is home to the ITPAC educational institute, offering medical, dentistry, and law education. The Tocantins Federal University specializes in the veterinary field. Situated along the Lontra River, the city is also one of the few locations that connects the Amazon with the south of the country.
The locals were engaged in forestry and those who settled in the area afterwards dealt with agriculture. Even today, the most important source of livelihood is agriculture. With the development of education, small businesses and manufacturing facilities were added to the city. There is a national park of the same name in the state of Tocantins as well as one of the country’s most important hydroelectric power stations.
The Araguaina National Park was founded in 1959 and is home to around 3 thousands different kinds of animals and plants. There is an airport located 8 km outside of Araguaina. The Araguaina Airport serves flights within Brazil with special transfers and airport buses to the city center.
Transportation to Araguaina City Center from Airport
Araguaina Airport
After landing at Araguaina Airport, which is approximately 8 km away from Araguaina city center, you can travel to the city center by using various transportation options. Taxis or transfer vehicles are among the options that you can prefer. You can also rent a car if you want a more comfortable travel. Traveling to the city center from Araguaina Airport lasts about 10-15 minutes.
Taxi
Since the distance between Araguaina Airport and the city center is only 8 kilometers, you can prefer getting on a taxi, which is both an economical and comfortable means of transportation. The most popular taxi company that offers transportation service from Araguaina Airport to Araguaina city center is Radio Taxi (+55 63 3414-3312). It is also possible to make a reservation by calling this company before your flight to Araguaina Airport. The transportation from Araguaina Airport to Araguaina city center takes an average of 9-10 minutes, and the fare you that will pay is around 22-27 Brazilian Real.
Transfer
If you have booked your hotel in Araguaina, and if there is a transfer service, you can call your hotel before your flight and ask them to pick you up from the airport. Of course, you may have to pay an additional amount for this service. In addition, you can search for private companies that offer transfer service between the airport and the city center, and if you find an affordable one, you can make an online reservation.
