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Voykit pocket guide · Brazil
Conde
Two nights: one full day for the beaches south of Jacumã (Tabatinga, Coqueirinho, Tambaba) and a half-day for the northern beaches or a trip to João Pessoa.
Conde is a low-key beach town 30 km south of João Pessoa, Paraíba. Its draw is a string of uncrowded Atlantic beaches — naturist Tambaba, reef-framed Tabatinga, surf-friendly Coqueirinho — plus a handful of pousadas and seafood spots. Most travellers use it as a quiet base for 2–3 nights, not a destination in itself.
- Country
- Brazil
- Best months
- Aug–Dec (dry, sunny)
- Avoid
- Apr–Jul (rainy season, rough sea)
- Stay
- 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$120–200 excl. bed · Mid R$200–350 excl. bed · High R$350+ 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 |
|---|---|
| Seafood prato feito (set meal) | R$25–40 |
| Beer (garrafa 600 ml) | R$8–12 |
| Coconut water (fresh) | R$5–8 |
| Moto-taxi ride (short beach hop) | R$10–15 |
| Pousada double room (mid-range) | R$200–300 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- JPA · Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (João Pessoa)
- About 40 km (25 mi) north; taxi or pre-booked transfer about 50 min.About 25 mi (40 km) north; taxi or pre-booked transfer about 50 min.
Typical fares
- JPA airport → Conde (taxi)
- about R$150, about 50 min (check)
- Conde → Jacumã (moto-taxi)
- R$10–15, about 10 min
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
You need a car or taxi/moto-taxi to reach the beaches; the PB-008 runs along the coast. No public bus between beaches. Walking between Tabatinga and Coqueirinho is possible at low tide (about 3 km (1.9 mi)).You need a car or taxi/moto-taxi to reach the beaches; the PB-008 runs along the coast. No public bus between beaches. Walking between Tabatinga and Coqueirinho is possible at low tide (about 1.9 mi (3 km)).
See and do
Known for
- Tambaba naturist beach
- Tabatinga natural bridge
- Coqueirinho beach
- Quiet pousada scene
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| João Pessoa | Car via PB-008 or BR-101, about 40 min | About 1 h |
| Campina Grande | Car via BR-230, about 1 h 45 min | About 2 h |
| Sousa | Car via BR-230, about 3 h | About 3.5 h |
Sleep
- Jacumã
- The main village, closest to the southern beaches; most pousadas and restaurants.
- Tambaba area
- Quieter, right by the naturist beach; limited services.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello / Good morning | Bom diabohm DEE-ah |
| Thank you | Obrigado / Obrigadaoh-bree-GAH-doo / oh-bree-GAH-dah |
| How much? | Quanto custa?KWAHN-too KOOS-tah |
| Where is the beach? | Onde fica a praia?OHN-jee FEE-kah ah PRY-ah |
| I don't eat meat | Não como carneNOW KOH-moo KAR-nee |
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
- Tambaba naturist beach: single men not allowed on the main section unless accompanied by a woman; nudity is mandatory by local law.
- Vehicle traffic on the sand is prohibited at Tabatinga (environmental protection area).
- Rough surf and strong currents from April to July; check conditions before swimming.
- Limited ATMs in Conde; bring cash from João Pessoa.
Conde is generally safe, but avoid walking alone on empty beaches after dusk. Theft from parked cars at isolated beach access points is reported. Tambaba has its own rules for single men.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Conde yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Tambaba naturist beach
- Tabatinga natural bridge
- Coqueirinho beach
- Quiet pousada scene
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: Conde, revision 4625620 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4625620
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/conde). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.