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Voykit pocket guide · Brazil
Itaúnas
Spend 1–2 days in Itaúnas for dunes, beach and forró; add a half‑day for the state‑park trails.
Itaúnas is a small beach village in northern Espírito Santo, known for its sand dunes, the National Forró Festival in July and the nearby 3,600‑ha Itaúnas State Park. The town is reachable by bus or car from Vitória (≈280 km) and serves as a base for beach and eco‑tourism activities.
- Country
- Brazil
- Best months
- July (forró festival) – check for weather
- Avoid
- rainy season (Nov–Mar) – check
- 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$ 150–250 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
- 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$5–15 per person per day.; Hotel staff: Small tip for porters.
- Water
- Do not drink tap water; filtered water is provided in most homes and hotels.
- Toilets
- Put toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a beach kiosk | R$ 4–6 |
| Meal (seafood or regional dish) | R$ 20–35 |
| Bike rental (hour) | R$ 15–25 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- VIX · Vitória Eurico Salles Airport
- Closest airport, ~280 km (174 mi) by roadClosest airport, ~174 mi (280 km) by road
Typical fares
- Vitória ↔ Conceição da Barra bus
- about R$ 80 round‑trip, 4 h 35 min (check)
- Local bus Conceição da Barra → Itaúnas
- around R$ 5–10, 30 min (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
Bus from Vitória to Conceição da Barra (≈4 h 35 min, R$ 80 round‑trip) then local bus to Itaúnas; rental car on BR‑101/ES‑422; walk or bike within town and dunes.
See and do
Known for
- Itaúnas dunes
- National Forró Festival (July)
- Itaúnas State Park
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Vitória | Bus from Conceição da Barra, about 4 h 35 min | ≈5 h round‑trip |
| Itaúnas State Park dunes | Walk from town, 10–15 min | ≈30 min total |
Sleep
- Pousada Casa da Duna
- Simple rooms, walking distance to beach and dunes
- Hostel Itaúnas
- Dorm beds, budget option, near bus stop
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Com licençakohm lee-sah |
| Thank you | Obrigadoob-ree-gah-doo |
| How much is it? | Quanto custa?kwahn-toh koos-tah |
| Where is the beach? | Onde fica a praia?ohn-dee fee-kah ah prah-ee-ah |
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
- Sandboarding is prohibited by IBAMA.
- Road to Itaúnas includes a dirt section; drive cautiously after rain.
Generally safe; watch for strong sun, occasional insects, and respect dune protection rules.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Itaúnas yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Itaúnas dunes
- National Forró Festival (July)
- Itaúnas State Park
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 – Itaúnas coordinates: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Itaúnas, revision 5296138 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5296138
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/itaunas). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.