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Grajaú
Spend a half‑day for the Grajaú River waterfalls; add a night if you want a quiet stay at Gramado Hotel.
Grajaú is a small city in Maranhão known for its river waterfalls, which draw tourists especially after the July flood. The town offers limited services, so a short visit focused on the natural sights and a simple overnight stay is sufficient.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (dry season, after the July flood recedes)
- avoid Jan–May (heavy rain and high water)
- Airports
- SLZ · IMP
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- 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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Grajaú190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Grajaú, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyGrajaú is a small inland town with no tourist-oriented crime problem; the real risks are long, poorly lit roads after dark…
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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.
- AirportSLZ Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport, São Luís (Main gateway for Maranhão; about 8–9 h by road to Grajaú…
- Getting aroundThe town centre is walkable; taxis and informal minibuses cover the rest.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeR$5–10 (≈ US$1–2)
- Beer600 ml bottleR$10–18 (≈ US$2–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi across towncheckR$15–30 (≈ US$3–6)
- Budget bedSimple pousada double, a night, per roomR$120 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedGramado Hotel room (BR-226 km (140 mi) 415), a night, per roomGramado Hotel room (BR-140 mi (226 km) 415), a night, per roomR$300 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedGramado Hotel room (BR-226 km (140 mi) 415), a night, per roomGramado Hotel room (BR-140 mi (226 km) 415), a night, per roomR$500 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$150 (≈ US$30) · Mid R$250 (≈ US$50) · High R$400 (≈ US$75)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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
- SLZ Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport, São Luís (Main gateway for Maranhão; about 8–9 h by road to Grajaú, so most travellers overnight in São Luís first (check)) · IMP Imperatriz Airport (Closest commercial airport to Grajaú; onward road transfer of several hours on the BR-010/BR-226 axis (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Jan–May. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jun (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) low), wettest Mar (19 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Grajaú: 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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
18 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
18 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
19 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 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
The town centre is walkable; taxis and informal minibuses cover the rest. The waterfalls on the Grajaú River are outside the centre, so arrange a taxi or a local guide for the day.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Barra do Corda
cautionDoor to door: About 3–4 h
Road via the BR-226 corridor; check local bus and shared-taxi times in Grajaú
Only worth it if you are already heading north; confirm road conditions in the rainy months.
Door to door: 6 h+
Long road day on the BR-010/BR-226 axis; buses run from the Grajaú terminal
Too far for a day return; fly or overnight if you need Imperatriz.
Barreirinhas and the Lençóis Maranhenses
overnightDoor to door: 8 h+
Road east via Presidente Dutra and Chapadinha; no direct tourist shuttle
Plan it as a separate leg, not a day trip.
Door to door: About 8–9 h
Road via Presidente Dutra; intercity buses from the Grajaú terminal
The state capital and the usual arrival point for Maranhão; sleep there, don't day-trip.
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.
Gramado Hotel
Located on BR‑226 km415; basic rooms, suitable for one night.
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$150–250 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$250–400 (≈ US$50–75) excl. bed
- High
- R$400 (≈ US$75)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Gramado Hotel room (BR-226 km 415)1 × 1 night × R$200 | R$200 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × R$150 | R$150 |
| Taxi city centre to the river waterfalls, return1 × R$80 · check | R$80 |
| eSIM, about a week of data1 × R$50 | R$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$48 |
| Trip total≈ R$528 per person per day, bed included | R$528≈ US$100 |
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2026 estimate in reais; long-distance transport excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Meal at a local restaurant | R$20–35 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | R$2–4 (≈ under US$1) |
| Coffee | R$5–10 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Beer, 600 ml bottle | R$10–18 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Taxi across towncheck | R$15–30 (≈ US$3–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- July flood season can affect road access; verify conditions before travel.
- River currents and sudden water-level changes: swim only where locals do, and never alone.
- Long-distance roads in Maranhão are poorly lit: travel by day.
- English is rare outside hotels; have addresses written in Portuguese.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Para este endereço, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
US consulate in São Luís; other embassies in Brasília.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi city centre to Gramado Hotel: about R$30 (≈ US$6) (check)
- Taxi city centre to the river waterfalls, return: about R$80 (≈ US$15) for the car (check)
Say or show
- Desculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (des-ku-le)
- Obrigado — Thank you (ob-ri-ga-do)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (kwan-toh koos-tah)
- Onde fica a cachoeira? — Where is the waterfall? (on-jee fee-kah ah kah-sho-way-rah)
- Posso pagar com cartão? — Can I pay by card? (poh-soo pah-gar kon kar-tow)
- Preciso de ajuda — I need help (pre-see-zoo jee ah-zhoo-dah)
English is rare; keep the address written down in Portuguese.
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 Grajaú. 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: Jun–Sep (dry season, after the July flood recedes) · avoid Jan–May (heavy rain and high water) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 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
- secondaryWikidata — Grajaú
- secondaryWikivoyage: Grajaú, revision 5135615 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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