Things to do in Tefé
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As Misões
As Misões is a mildly interesting complex overlooking the mouth of Lago de Tefé and the main channel of the Rio Solimões. Founded in 1897, it has a well-kept garden, huge decaying church, and a cemetery full of former missionaries. The main building was a church-run vocational school where many of Tefé’s masons, metalworkers and other skilled tradesmen were trained. The elfish priest, Padre Altino from the north of Portugal, gives spirited tours to anyone who’s interested. The best time to come is Tuesday to Friday; to get there, hire a boat from the waterfront.
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O Seminario
O Seminario is a striking structure that occupies the entire northern side of Praça Tulio Avevêdo. Oddly New England-ish in its design, it was once a seminary and is now the local headquarters of a Dutch mission with numerous congregations in the Amazon. It’s not technically open for visits, but you might finagle a tour if you ask nicely.
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Stylos
The most reliable eatery in the center, with hefty, well-prepared dishes served at outdoor tables right on the street corner. The menu includes all the standard fish, meat and chicken dishes, plus a few less-common ones, such as huge portions of lingua na brasa (grilled tongue).
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Petisco
A popular hang-out spot at night, when they set up tables on the sidewalk facing the plaza. The per-kilo lunch spread is simple and reliable, and includes an ice cream bar. You can also order grilled beef kebabs with rice, or big cheap prato feito (plate of the day).
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Barzinho
Perched on a small rise above one of Tefé’s main drags – with a tree growing through the floor and out the roof – this is a cool little spot to have a beer or two and listen to live music, mostly of the singer-songwriter variety.
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Trapiche
- Tefé, Brazil
- Restaurants › Pub
A short moto-taxi ride from the center will get you to this small pizza joint and bar, where the service is slow but the pizza is worth the wait. Cold beer and cool music help the wait go faster.
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Muralha
One of Tefé’s newer watering holes, with nice river views and live music most Friday nights.
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Grão de Mostarda
Friendly new restaurant serving classic Brazilian dishes at reasonable prices.
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