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Voykit pocket guide · Brazil
Angra dos Reis
Spend 2 days: one for town sights and boat to Ilha Grande, another for island hiking or beach; travel from Rio or São Paulo by bus or car (≈2 h).
Angra dos Reis is a gateway to Ilha Grande and hosts many beaches and historic sites. A short stay lets you explore the town, take a ferry to the island for a day hike, and return without rushing.
- Country
- Brazil
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (rainy, higher sea risk)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- BRL
- Money
- Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$). About R$5–5.8 per US dollar in 2026 — check. Cards and tap-to-pay are accepted almost everywhere, even at beach kiosks.
- Daily spend
- Budget R$80–120 excl. bed · Mid R$150–250 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Vivo, Claro and TIM cover the country; buying a prepaid SIM needs a passport and sometimes a CPF — an eSIM before you fly is easier.
- Emergency
- Police 190 · Ambulance 192 · Fire 193
- Plugs
- Types N, C · 127 V (Rio, São Paulo) or 220 V (Brasília, much of the Northeast) · Check the voltage on the socket; most chargers are dual-voltage.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 10% service (serviço) usually on the bill; optional but normal.; Beach kiosk / bar: Often included; round up.; Taxi / Uber: Not expected; round up.; Guide: US$5–15 per person per day.; Hotel staff: Small tip for porters.
- Water
- Do not drink tap water; filtered water is provided in most homes and hotels.
- Toilets
- Put toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | R$5–8 |
| Fresh fish dish | R$30–50 |
| Beer (draft) | R$8–12 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | R$30–45 |
| Ferry ticket to Ilha Grande | R$15–25 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- GIG · Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
- Bus Costa Verde to Angra, about 2 h 30 min; check
- SDU · Santos Dumont Airport
- Bus Costa Verde to Angra, about 2 h 30 min; check
Typical fares
- Bus Rio → Angra
- ≈R$70, 2 h (check schedule)
- Ferry Angra → Ilha Grande
- R$15–25, 90 min (check operator)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Town is walkable; buses run along BR‑101. Ferries to Ilha Grande depart twice daily (≈90 min). Rent a bike or take a taxi for short trips.
See and do
Known for
- Port to Ilha Grande
- Bica da Carioca Open Air Museum
- Yacht charter services
- Beach resorts on Contorno road
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ilha Grande (Vila do Abraão) | Ferry from Angra port, 90 min; boats every hour | ≈2 h total |
| Paraty | Bus north on BR‑101, ~45 min | ≈1 h |
| Mangaratiba | Bus south on BR‑101, ~30 min | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- Hotel Kuxixo
- Center, double R$45, basic rooms
- Pousada AngraBella
- Beachfront, breakfast included
- 365 Hostel
- Backpackers, central location
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Com licençakohm lee-sah |
| Thank you | Obrigadooh-bree-gah-doo |
| How much is it? | Quanto custa?kwahn-toh koos-tah |
| Where is the ferry? | Onde fica a balsa?ohn-dee fee-kah ah bal-sah |
| Can I pay by card? | Posso pagar com cartão?poh-soo pah-gar kohn kar-tawn |
| Where is the toilet? | Onde fica o banheiro?ohn-dee fee-kah oo bahn-yay-roh |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake, hug or cheek kiss (one in São Paulo, two in Rio); avoid: Being stiff with new acquaintances
- Gestures: Use thumbs-up freely; avoid: The OK hand sign (it is rude)
- Language: Try Portuguese; say obrigado/obrigada; avoid: Defaulting to Spanish
- Time: Expect relaxed social punctuality; avoid: Being late for tours and flights
- Beach: Bring only a towel, cash and a copy of your ID; avoid: Leaving things unattended
Scams and watch-outs
- Crime rates are higher than nearby coastal towns; keep valuables secure.
- Ferry schedules change often; confirm times at the port.
- Boat operators may overcharge tourists; compare prices (R$15‑R$25).
Crime is a concern; stay in well‑lit areas, avoid isolated beaches after dark, and keep cash and passports secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Angra dos Reis yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Port to Ilha Grande
- Bica da Carioca Open Air Museum
- Yacht charter services
- Beach resorts on Contorno road
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Angra dos Reis: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Angra dos Reis, revision 5206385 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5206385
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/angra-dos-reis). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.