Amapá · Brasil
Oiapoque
Indigenous cultures, river landscapes and the French Guiana border.
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Binational bridge over the Oyapock River. Photo: Rômulo Ferreira · CC BY 2.0 — Licence & original
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Tourist attractions in Oiapoque
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Heritage and history
Oiapoque AmapáClevelândia do Norte
Border history beside the Oiapoque River.
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Photo: Acervo Fecomércio Amapá / Cetur · Uso autorizado pela Fecomércio AP, titular do portal turismoamapa.com.br (21/10/2026). — Licence & original
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Nature
Oiapoque AmapáGrand Roche Rapids
River scenery on an Oiapoque boat trip.
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Photo: Acervo Fecomércio Amapá / Cetur · Uso autorizado pela Fecomércio AP, titular do portal turismoamapa.com.br (21/10/2026). — Licence & original
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Monument
Oiapoque AmapáMonument to the Homeland — Aqui Começa o Brasil
The obelisk that became a symbol of Oiapoque.
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Photo: Acervo Fecomércio Amapá / Cetur · Uso autorizado pela Fecomércio AP, titular do portal turismoamapa.com.br (21/10/2026). — Licence & original
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Monument
Oiapoque AmapáSwiss Arbitration Monument
Remembering the definition of the border.
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Photo: Acervo Fecomércio Amapá / Cetur · Uso autorizado pela Fecomércio AP, titular do portal turismoamapa.com.br (21/10/2026). — Licence & original
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Museum
Oiapoque AmapáKuahí Museum of the Indigenous Peoples of Oiapoque
Indigenous cultures presented with Indigenous leadership.
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Photo: Maksuel Martins/Governo do Amapá · Licença de reutilização da fotografia não informada pela fonte — Licence & original
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Park and protected area
Oiapoque AmapáCabo Orange National Park
Coastal conservation in northern Amapá.
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Photo: Bruno Medeiros Pacheco Martins · CC BY-SA 4.0 — Licence & original
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Nature
Oiapoque AmapáPedra do Abacaxi
A walk among rocks and vegetation.
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Photo: Acervo Fecomércio Amapá / Cetur · Uso autorizado pela Fecomércio AP, titular do portal turismoamapa.com.br (21/10/2026). — Licence & original
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Bridge and landmark
Oiapoque AmapáBrazil–France Binational Bridge
A link across the Oiapoque River.
Image credits
Photo: Acervo Fecomércio Amapá / Cetur · Uso autorizado pela Fecomércio AP, titular do portal turismoamapa.com.br (21/10/2026). — Licence & original
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Oiapoque brings together the histories of Indigenous peoples, river travel and the formation of the border between Brazil and French Guiana. Created as a municipality in 1945, it lies in a region where rivers connect communities and different cultural experiences. The bridge over the Oiapoque, opened to traffic in 2017, added a road link to the historic relationship between the two banks.
The Karipuna, Palikur-Arukwayene, Galibi-Marworno and Galibi Kali’na peoples are part of contemporary regional life, with their own knowledge, languages and histories. The Kuahí Museum provides an introduction to this world. Trade, crafts and the work of small-boat operators also help explain the city. Visits to Indigenous villages require arrangements with the communities and applicable authorisations.
Sources & information
- Fecomércio AP — Oiapoque Accessed on 2026-09-22
- Unifap/PDIFF-AP — História e dinâmica fronteiriça de Oiapoque Accessed on 2026-09-22
- Museu Kuahí — Povos indígenas do Oiapoque Accessed on 2026-09-22
Official data
- IBGE code
- 1600501
- State
- AP
- Estimated population
- 31,071 (2026, IBGE)
- Tourist region
- Tumucumaque e Cachoeiras
- Brazilian Tourism Map
- Yes (2025)