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Arroio Grande
Spend a half day in Arroio Grande, mainly to see the historic Capela de Nossa Senhora das Graças; add a quick stop on the BR-116 road.
Arroio Grande is a small town on the BR-116 highway in Rio Grande do Sul, best visited as a brief stop when traveling between Jaguarão and Pelotas. Its main attraction is the early‑19th‑century chapel, and there are few other services, so a half‑day visit is sufficient.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Mar–May, Aug–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (cool and wet)
- Airports
- Pelotas (PET) · Porto Alegre Salgado Filho (POA)
- Nights
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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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Arroio Grande190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Arroio Grande, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for traffic on the highway and keep valuables out of sight in taxis.
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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.
- AirportPET Pelotas International Airport (About 70 km (43 mi) north on the BR-116; the nearest airport with scheduled flights.).PET Pelotas International Airport (About 43 mi (70 km) north on the BR-116; the nearest airport with scheduled flights.).
- Getting aroundWalk or local taxi from the highway; no public transport within town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local caféR$5–8 (≈ US$1–2)
- Street or quick mealSnack (pastel, sandwich)R$8–12 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))R$30–40 (≈ US$6–8)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per personR$120 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$80 (≈ US$15) · Mid R$130 (≈ US$25) · High R$200 (≈ US$40)
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
- PET Pelotas International Airport (About 70 km (43 mi) north on the BR-116; the nearest airport with scheduled flights.) · POA Porto Alegre Salgado Filho (About 300 km (186 mi) north; long-distance buses and cars reach Arroio Grande via the BR-116.)PET Pelotas International Airport (About 43 mi (70 km) north on the BR-116; the nearest airport with scheduled flights.) · POA Porto Alegre Salgado Filho (About 186 mi (300 km) north; long-distance buses and cars reach Arroio Grande via the BR-116.)
Map of Arroio Grande
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Arroio Grande
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Jaguarão · 45 km straight line
- Río Branco · 48 km straight line
- Pelotas · 87 km straight line
- Rio Grande · 96 km straight line
- São José do Norte · 101 km straight line
- Melo · 102 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Aug
Care
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Mixed: Aug. Avoid: Jul. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jul (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Mar (9 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Arroio Grande: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Jul
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Aug
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 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
Walk or local taxi from the highway; no public transport within town.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Jaguarão
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
BR-116 south, about 30 km (19 mi), 30 min by carBR-116 south, about 19 mi (30 km), 30 min by car
Border town with Uruguay; optional stop.
Door to door: ≈1 h 15 min
BR-116 north, about 70 km (43 mi), 1 h by carBR-116 north, about 43 mi (70 km), 1 h by car
Larger city with more services; good for overnight.
Door to door: ≈2 h
BR-116 north to Pelotas, then BR-392 east
Port city; only worth it with your own car.
Door to door: ≈3 h
BR-116 south to Jaguarão, then BR-471 east
Too far for a return day; sleep there instead.
Door to door: ≈2 h 30 min
BR-116 north, then RS-265 east
Lakeside town; a full day or an overnight.
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.
Local pousada or guesthouse
Check availability; basic rooms around town centre.
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$80–120 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$120–200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × R$120 | R$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × R$80 | R$80 |
| Taxi from BR-116 stop to town centre1 × R$30 | R$30 |
| Capela entry donation1 × R$5 | R$5 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$24 |
| Trip total≈ R$259 per person per day, bed included | R$259≈ US$50 |
Basic private room, includes breakfast.
2026 estimate in Brazilian real; flights and long-distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a local café | R$5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Snack (pastel, sandwich) | R$8–12 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi (5 km) | R$30–40 (≈ US$6–8) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- BR-116 traffic can be heavy during holiday periods; allow extra travel time.
- The chapel may have limited opening hours; check locally.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
US consulate in São Paulo; nearest Brazilian embassy in Montevideo, Uruguay (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- BR-116 to Arroio Grande (car): ≈ R$30 for a 30-min ride
Say or show
- Com licença — Excuse me / Sorry (kohm lee-sah)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-gah-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (kwahn-toh koos-tah?)
- Onde fica o banheiro? — Where is the bathroom? (ohn-jee fee-kah oo bahn-yay-roh?)
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 Arroio Grande. 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: Mar–May, Aug–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (cool and wet) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Pelotas for more dining options.
- Combine with a visit to Jaguarão for a border-culture experience.
- See the Southeast Rio Grande do Sul region page for the full BR-116 corridor.
- Check the Brazil country page for visas, eSIM and best-time advice.
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