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Voykit pocket guide · Brazil
Cáceres
Spend 1–2 days in Cáceres for the sinkhole, waterfalls and fishing festival; stay central and use a car or bus for nearby sites.
Cáceres sits on the Paraguay River in western Mato Grosso. Its main draws are the Água Milagrosa sinkhole (40 km north), Piraputanga Falls (15 km west) and the International Fishing Festival each May. The town is small, so a short stay covers the highlights, with day trips by car or local bus.
- Country
- Brazil
- Best months
- May–October (dry season, festival in May)
- Avoid
- December–February (rainy, road flooding)
- Stay
- 1–2 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$120–180 excl. bed (check) · Mid R$200–300 excl. bed (check) · High R$350–500 excl. bed (check) (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 |
|---|---|
| Meal at a local restaurant | R$30–60 |
| Beer (draft) | R$8–12 |
| Taxi (10 km (6.2 mi))Taxi (6.2 mi (10 km)) | R$40–55 |
| Bus ticket city centre | R$4–6 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CGB · Cuiabá International Airport
- About 200 km (124 mi) east, 3 h by bus or carAbout 124 mi (200 km) east, 3 h by bus or car
Typical fares
- Cuiabá → Cáceres (bus)
- about R$120, 4‑5 h (check)
- Car rental (compact, 1 day)
- about R$120 (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
Rent a car or take local buses (municipal lines) for trips to sinkhole and falls; within town walk is easy.
See and do
Known for
- Água Milagrosa sinkhole
- Piraputanga Falls
- International Fishing Festival
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Água Milagrosa sinkhole | Car or bus north 40 km (25 mi); 45‑min driveCar or bus north 25 mi (40 km); 45‑min drive | About 1 h total |
| Piraputanga Falls | Car or bus west 15 km (9.3 mi); 20‑min driveCar or bus west 9.3 mi (15 km); 20‑min drive | 45 min total |
| International Fishing Festival (May) | Walk or short bus ride within town | 15 min |
Sleep
- Gasparin Hotel
- Central, near riverfront; good for 1‑night stays
- Hotel Porto Bello
- Along BR‑070, easy access to road trips
- Hotel Recanto do Dourado
- Riverside, close to fishing festival venue
- Riviera Pantanal Hotel
- Near city centre, offers tours to nearby waterfalls
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Desculpedehs-koo-peh |
| Thank you | Obrigadooh-bree-gah-doo |
| How much is it? | Quanto custa?kwahn-toh koos-tah |
| Where is the bathroom? | Onde fica o banheiro?ohn-deh fee-kah oo bahn-yay-roh |
| Can I pay by card? | Posso pagar com cartão?poh-soh pah-gar cohm kar-tawn |
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
- Roads to remote sites can be unpaved; check conditions after heavy rain.
- Festival tickets sell out early; book in advance if traveling in May.
Generally safe for tourists; stay alert on unpaved roads after rain and keep valuables secure in crowded festival areas.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Cáceres yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Água Milagrosa sinkhole
- Piraputanga Falls
- International Fishing Festival
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: Cáceres (Mato Grosso), revision 5054890 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5054890
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/caceres-mato-grosso). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.