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Voykit pocket guide · Brazil
Boituva
Do skydiving or ballooning for a half‑day adventure; stay one night if you want a relaxed evening, otherwise return to Sorocaba or São Paulo.
Boituva is São Paulo state's top parachuting hub and a growing ballooning spot. The main attractions fit into a single morning, so one day is enough unless you prefer an overnight stay to enjoy local bars and shops.
- Country
- Brazil
- Best months
- Mar–Nov (dry, clear skies)
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (rainy, occasional storms)
- Stay
- 1 (optional) 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$120–180 excl. bed · Mid R$180–300 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
- 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 | R$4–6 |
| Beer (draft) | R$6–9 |
| Taxi (first 2 km (1.2 mi))Taxi (first 1.2 mi (2 km)) | R$8–12 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- GRU · São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport
- —
- VCP · Viracopos/Campinas International Airport
- —
Typical fares
- São Paulo → Boituva (Blablacar)
- about R$25, ~1 h 30 min (check)
- Regional bus Sorocaba → Boituva
- R$36, ~45 min (check)
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
Local taxis and regional buses from Sorocaba (≈30 km (19 mi)) are the main options; rideshare (e.g., Blablacar) from São Paulo costs about R$25.Local taxis and regional buses from Sorocaba (≈19 mi (30 km)) are the main options; rideshare (e.g., Blablacar) from São Paulo costs about R$25.
See and do
Known for
- Parachuting
- Ballooning
- Eugenio Walter Zoo
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sorocaba | Intercity bus R$36 from São Paulo, then change to regional bus | ≈1 h 30 min total |
| Piracicaba | Regional bus or car, ~80 km (50 mi)Regional bus or car, ~50 mi (80 km) | ≈1 h 30 min |
Sleep
- Budget hotels near city centre
- Simple rooms, walkable to parachuting centre – check availability.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Com licençakom lee-ZEN-sah |
| Thank you | Obrigadooh-bree-GAH-doo |
| How much is it? | Quanto custa?KWAHN-toh KOOS-tah |
| Where is the bathroom? | Onde fica o banheiro?ON-jee FEE-kah oo bahn-YEH-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
- Last regional bus from Sorocaba returns around 19:00; plan your return accordingly.
- Balloon flights only operate when wind < 15 km/h; check the schedule on the day.
Generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on belongings in crowded bars and follow local traffic rules.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Boituva yet. Suggested stay: 1 (optional) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Parachuting
- Ballooning
- Eugenio Walter Zoo
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Boituva, revision 5129628 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5129628
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/boituva). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.