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Voykit pocket guide · Brazil
Itanhaém
Spend 1–2 days in Itanhaém: beach morning, historic centre afternoon, optional rodeo or forest trail if time permits.
Itanhaém is a small coastal town in São Paulo state with several beaches, a historic old centre and easy bus links from Santos. One full day covers the main beach and town sights; a second day allows a forest hike or rodeo visit.
- Country
- Brazil
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (hot, crowded)
- 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$80–120 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 at a café | R$5–8 |
| Pastel (fried snack) | R$6–10 |
| Beer (draft) in a bar | R$8–12 |
| Taxi (first km) | R$6–8 |
| Bus ticket to Santos | R$15–20 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- GRU · São Paulo–Guarulhos International
- ≈ 120 km (75 mi) by bus; check schedules≈ 75 mi (120 km) by bus; check schedules
Typical fares
- Itanhaém → Santos bus
- about R$15–20, 45 min (check)
- Taxi Itanhaém centre → beach
- R$10–15, 5 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
Intercity buses from Santos, São Vicente and Peruíbe arrive at the central terminal; most sights are within walking distance. Taxis and rideshare operate locally.
See and do
Known for
- Centro Beach
- Dream Beach
- Cama de Anchieta rock formation
- Saint Anne Church
- Old Town (Beco de Sant'Anna)
- Itanhaém Rodeo
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Santos | Intercity bus from Itanhaém terminal, about 45 min | ≈ 1 h total |
| Guarujá | Bus to São Vicente then local bus, about 1 h 15 min | ≈ 1 h 30 min |
| Peruíbe | Direct bus from Itanhaém, about 30 min | ≈ 45 min |
Sleep
- Centro
- Many small hotels and pousadas; walk to beaches
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Com licençakohm lee-sah |
| Thank you | Obrigadoob-ree-gah-do |
| 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 |
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
- Summer heat can exceed 35 °C; stay hydrated.
- Peak beach crowding in December–February; arrive early.
Generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on belongings on crowded beaches and use reputable transport at night.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Itanhaém yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Centro Beach
- Dream Beach
- Cama de Anchieta rock formation
- Saint Anne Church
- Old Town (Beco de Sant'Anna)
- Itanhaém Rodeo
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Itanhaém: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Itanhaém, revision 5046156 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5046156
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/itanhaem). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.