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Voykit pocket guide · Brazil
Colatina
Spend 1–2 days in Colatina for waterfalls, lakes and the Christ the Redeemer monument; add a half‑day if you want a mountain‑climate visit to São Pedro Frio.
Colatina, in Northwest Espírito Santo, sits on the Doce River and offers ecotourism with lakes, waterfalls and a 33 m Christ the Redeemer statue. The sights are spread out, so a full day covers the main attractions; a second day allows a trip to São Pedro Frio (40 km, 600 m altitude).
- Country
- Brazil
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Mar (rainy season)
- Stay
- 1 night
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$70–120 excl. bed · Mid R$120–200 excl. bed · High R$200+ 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 · 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 |
|---|---|
| Coffee | R$4–6 |
| Meal at a local restaurant | R$20–35 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | R$25–35 |
| Bus ticket (city) | R$4–6 |
| Entrance to Christ the Redeemer monument | R$10–15 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- VIX · Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport (Vitória)
- 127 km (79 mi) south, bus or car about 2 h79 mi (127 km) south, bus or car about 2 h
Typical fares
- Bus downtown → São Pedro Frio
- about R$30 round trip (check)
- Taxi downtown → Christ the Redeemer
- ≈ R$25 (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 buses connect downtown to lakes and waterfalls; taxis or rideshare for farther sites (≈40 km (25 mi) to São Pedro Frio). Walkable within the centre.Local buses connect downtown to lakes and waterfalls; taxis or rideshare for farther sites (≈25 mi (40 km) to São Pedro Frio). Walkable within the centre.
See and do
Known for
- Christ the Redeemer monument
- São Pedro Frio mountain area
- Lagoas (Barbados, Coroa Verde, Limão, Patrão Mor, Pau Gigante, Óleo)
- Waterfalls (Oito, Onze, Vinte, Onça)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| São Pedro Frio | Bus or taxi 40 km (25 mi) north, about 1 h; climb to 600 m altitudeBus or taxi 25 mi (40 km) north, about 1 h; climb to 600 m altitude | ≈1 h each way |
| Lagoa Limão | Local bus or taxi, 15 km (9.3 mi) west, ~30 minLocal bus or taxi, 9.3 mi (15 km) west, ~30 min | ≈45 min total |
| Onça Falls | Tour operator bus, 30 km (19 mi) south, ~45 minTour operator bus, 19 mi (30 km) south, ~45 min | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Centro (downtown)
- Close to restaurants, monument and bus station; good base for walking tours.
- Bela Vista neighborhood
- Near Christ the Redeemer statue; quieter, easy access to hillside attractions.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Com licençacom licença |
| Thank you | Obrigadoobrigado |
| How much is it? | Quanto custa?quanto custa |
| Where is the bathroom? | Onde fica o banheiro?onde fica o banheiro |
| Can I pay by card? | Posso pagar com cartão?posso pagar com cartão |
| I need a taxi | Preciso de um táxipreciso de um taxi |
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 lakes can be unpaved; check vehicle condition.
- Waterfalls may lack safety railings; use caution, especially after rain.
Colatina is generally safe for day visitors; stay in well‑lit areas at night and keep valuables hidden, especially on bus stations.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Colatina yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Christ the Redeemer monument
- São Pedro Frio mountain area
- Lagoas (Barbados, Coroa Verde, Limão, Patrão Mor, Pau Gigante, Óleo)
- Waterfalls (Oito, Onze, Vinte, Onça)
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: Colatina, revision 5184765 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5184765
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/colatina). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.