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Aracaju
Spend 2 days: one night at Atalaia beach, see the aquarium and city centre; walk, bus or Uber, budget-friendly.
Aracaju, capital of Sergipe, offers a compact coastal vibe with Atalaia beach, an aquarium, zoo and historic churches. A short stay covers the highlights; transport is easy via bus (R$4 fare) or Uber.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Sep–Feb (dry, warm)
- avoid May–Aug (rainy season)
- Airport
- ARU
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 7Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Brazil ↗US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an e-visa (about US$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Aracaju190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Aracaju, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).Brazil-wide
- SIM or eSIMVivo, Claro and TIM cover the country; buying a prepaid SIM needs a passport and sometimes a CPF — an eSIM before you fly is easier.Brazil-wide
- Tap waterDo not drink tap water; filtered water is provided in most homes and hotels.Brazil-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% service (serviço) usually on the bill; optional but normal.Brazil-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/N. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 127 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Brazil-wide
- SafetyAracaju is one of the safer state capitals in the Northeast; keep valuables hidden, avoid poorly lit streets after dark.
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- RestroomsPut toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.Brazil-wide
- Emergency numbers190 police · 192 ambulance · 193 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysCarnival shuts many businesses for several days; museums often close on Mondays.Brazil-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportARU Santa Maria Airport.
- Getting aroundCity buses (Moovit app) cost R$4 (≈ under US$1) per ride; transfers at terminals are free.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeR$3–5 (≈ under US$1)
- BeerBeer (draft)R$6–10 (≈ US$2)
- Metro or bus rideBus ridecheckR$4 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketAquarium entryR$15–20 (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personR$80 (≈ US$15)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomR$500 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomR$800 (≈ US$150)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$120 (≈ US$25) · Mid R$250 (≈ US$50) · High R$400 (≈ US$75)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ARU Santa Maria Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (87°F)87°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (87°F)87°F (31°C)
Mar
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
not flagged
30°C (87°F)87°F (30°C)
May
Avoid
30°C (85°F)85°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
29°C (83°F)83°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (83°F)83°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (85°F)85°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Sep–Feb. Avoid: May–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Aug (22°C (71°F)71°F (22°C) low), wettest May (227 rain days), driest Dec (24). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Aracaju: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (87°F)87°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
43 rd
Feb
31°C (87°F)87°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
66 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
73 rd
Apr
30°C (87°F)87°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
154 rd
May
30°C (85°F)85°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
227 rd
Jun
29°C (83°F)83°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
198 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (71°F)71°F (22°C)
149 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (71°F)71°F (22°C)
97 rd
Sep
28°C (83°F)83°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
62 rd
Oct
29°C (85°F)85°F (29°C)
23°C (74°F)74°F (23°C)
56 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (74°F)74°F (24°C)
38 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
24 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
City buses (Moovit app) cost R$4 per ride; transfers at terminals are free. Uber works citywide.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mangue Seco (Bahia border)
goDoor to door: ≈3 h round trip
Bus from Aracaju station, about 2 h
Coastal village with dunes; good for a half‑day.
Lake Xingo (artificial lake)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Taxi or Uber, 30 min
Scenic spot for a quick visit.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Atalaia beachfront
Hotels and hostels within 5 km (3.1 mi) of city centre; easy bus stop.Hotels and hostels within 3.1 mi (5 km) of city centre; easy bus stop.
Centro (downtown)
Budget guesthouses, close to churches and markets.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- R$120–180 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$180–300 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- High
- R$300 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × R$120 | R$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × R$250 | R$250 |
| Bus fare (R$4) round trip1 × R$8 · check | R$8 |
| Uber short ride (5 km)1 × R$25 · check | R$25 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$40 |
| Trip total≈ R$443 per person per day, bed included | R$443≈ US$85 |
2026 estimate in reais; flights and long‑distance buses excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | R$3–5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Beer (draft) | R$6–10 (≈ US$2) |
| Bus ridecheck | R$4 (≈ under US$1) |
| Aquarium entry | R$15–20 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Crime rates are lower than most Northeast capitals but stay alert in the North Zone and at night on Atalaia beach.
- Check opening hours of the aquarium and zoo; they may close on public holidays.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
US consulate in Brasília; nearest Brazilian embassy for US citizens.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- City bus: R$4 (≈ under US$1) per ride, free transfers at terminals (check)
- Uber short trip (5 km): ≈R$25 (check)
Say or show
- Desculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (desˈkuʎi)
- Obrigado — Thank you (obɾiˈɡadu)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (ˈkwɐ̃tu ˈkusta)
- Onde fica o banheiro? — Where is the bathroom? (ˈõdʒi ˈfika u baˈɲeɾu)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Aracaju. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Sep–Feb (dry, warm) · avoid May–Aug (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at a beachfront pousada for beach access.
- Include a guided tour of the aquarium and zoo.
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