Sights in Cuiabá
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Museu Histórico de Mato Grosso
Inside a restored colonial building on Praça da República, the Museu Histórico de Mato Grosso is an interesting stroll through the state’s history. Each room represents a different period and houses extensive collections of silver, military paraphernalia, and other historical odds and ends. Much of the history is illustrated in vibrant paintings by local artist Moacyr Freitas, though some artistic license is involved, for example in the Destrução do Quilombo do Piolho, where a North American bald eagle soars over the weary yet bemused slaves.
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Museu Rondon
The small Museu Rondon has exhibits on the Xavante, Bororo and Karajá tribes and is well worth a visit to check out the ornate indigenous headdresses and some vicious weaponry. It is on the grounds of the Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT). To get there, catch a 103 Jd Universitário bus (R$1.85) on Av Tenente Coronel Duarte. Once you hit campus, the museum is behind the Aquatic Park. If you are there as the sun sets, hang around to watch the arrival of the flocks of herons and egrets that roost nearby.
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Museu Morro da Caixa D´Agua Velha
Probably the city’s oddest museum is the Museu Morro da Caixa D´Agua Velha, which brings together a variety of frankly weird water-themed trinkets, from old tubes to shower heads. Far more interesting than the display is the construction itself, the city’s former water tank dating from 1882 and built in the style of a Roman aqueduct.
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Centro Geodésico da America do Sul
An obelisk marks the Centro Geodésico da America do Sul, one of the exact centers of the continent according to the locals. There is of course only one real exact centre of South America, but inhabitants of Chapada dos Guimarães claim that it actually resides there. If you care enough to find out who is right, check Google Earth!
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Mercado do Porto
Close to the municipal aquarium, the Mercado do Porto houses the fish market, with a variety of species, as well as a vegetable and spice market. It’s a good place to check out what the region’s fish look like before they arrive at your table.
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