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Cajati
Skip unless you have a car and want waterfalls and caves in the Ribeira Valley: half a day from Santos or a stop on the BR-116 between São Paulo and Curitiba.
Cajati is a small town in the Ribeira Valley, 2 h 30 min south of São Paulo by car, known for its Atlantic Forest waterfalls (Abraão, Azeite, Manoel Gomes) and the Capelinha Cavern. It has no airport, limited public transport and few services for tourists. Best as a half-day stop for hikers and cavers driving the BR-116.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Sep (dry season, better for trails and caves)
- avoid Dec–Feb (heavy rain, trails slippery)
- Airport
- São Paulo–Guarulhos (GRU)
- Nights
- 0
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- 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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Cajati190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Cajati, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyLow crime; risks are on the trails (slippery rocks, wasps, snakes).
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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.
- AirportGRU São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (about 2.5 h drive via BR‑116).
- Getting aroundCar essential.
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
- GRU São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (about 2.5 h drive via BR‑116)
Map of Cajati
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Cajati
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Jacupiranga · 13 km straight line
- Eldorado · 24 km straight line
- Pariquera-Açu · 25 km straight line
- Cananéia · 37 km straight line
- Barra do Turvo · 39 km straight line
- Registro · 39 km straight line
- Iguape · 57 km straight line
- Ilha Comprida · 59 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Apr–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jul (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jan (16 rain days), driest Jun (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cajati: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15 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
Car essential. BR-116 runs through town; unpaved roads to waterfalls and the cave. No local bus service to attractions.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Santos
goDoor to door: 2.5 h
Car via BR-116 and SP-055, about 2 h 30 min
Largest city on the coast; beaches, aquarium and coffee museum.
Iguape
goDoor to door: 1 h
Car via SP-226, about 1 h
Colonial town with the Basilica of Bom Jesus de Iguape.
Peruíbe
goDoor to door: 1 h
Car via SP-226, about 1 h
Beach town with the Juréia-Itatins Ecological Station.
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.
Town centre
A few basic pousadas; most visitors stay in Jacupiranga or Registro.
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$ 80–150 (≈ US$15–30) (day trip from Santos)
- Mid
- R$ 150–300 (≈ US$30–60)
Watch out
Safety
- Trails are unmarked in parts: download offline maps.
- No ATM in town (check). Bring cash.
- Capelinha Cavern requires a guide (check).
- Mobile signal is patchy on the trails.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- São Paulo → Cajati by car: about 2.5 h via BR-116, toll about R$ 30 (≈ US$6) (check)
- Santos → Cajati by car: about 2.5 h via SP-055 and BR-116
Say or show
- Olá — Hello (oh-LAH)
- Obrigado / Obrigada — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo / oh-bree-GAH-dah)
- Quanto custa? — How much does it cost? (KWAN-toh KOOS-tah)
- Onde fica a cachoeira? — Where is the waterfall? (OHN-deh FEE-kah ah kah-shoo-AY-rah)
- Você tem um guia? — Do you have a guide? (voh-SAY teng oong GEE-ah)
Cash only in town; no ATM confirmed.
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 Cajati. 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: Apr–Sep (dry season, better for trails and caves) · avoid Dec–Feb (heavy rain, trails slippery) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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