Major city · Brazil
Jacupiranga
Skip as a destination; pass through on BR-116 between São Paulo and Curitiba. No reason to stop unless you have a specific interest in the state park or waterfalls.
Jacupiranga is a small town on the Régis Bittencourt highway (BR-116) in southern São Paulo state. It has a state park with waterfalls and rock formations, but the town itself offers little for travellers. Most people drive through without stopping.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Sep (dry season, better for hiking)
- avoid Dec–Feb (heavy rain, trails may be muddy)
- Airports
- CWB · CGH · GRU
- Nights
- 0
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- 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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Jacupiranga190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Jacupiranga, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyBR-116 is the main risk: drive carefully, avoid night driving.
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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.
- AirportCWB Afonso Pena International Airport (Curitiba) (About 2.5 h drive south on BR-116; the nearest major airport.).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (cafezinho)R$3–5 (≈ under US$1)
- BeerBeer (garrafa 600 ml)R$6–10 (≈ US$2)
- Budget bedBasic hotel double room, a night, per roomR$100 (≈ US$19)
- Mid-range bedBasic hotel double room, a night, per roomR$150 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedBasic hotel double room, a night, per roomR$220 (≈ US$45)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$80 (≈ US$15) · Mid R$150 (≈ US$30) · High R$250 (≈ US$50)
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
- CWB Afonso Pena International Airport (Curitiba) (About 2.5 h drive south on BR-116; the nearest major airport.) · CGH Congonhas Airport (São Paulo) (About 3.5 h drive north on BR-116.) · GRU Guarulhos International Airport (São Paulo) (About 3.5 h drive north on BR-116.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Apr–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jul (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Jan (16 rain days), driest Jun (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jacupiranga: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
13 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15 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
You need a car. The town is small enough to walk, but the park and waterfalls are several km out on unpaved roads.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Jacupiranga State Park
goDoor to door: 20 min
Car from town centre, about 10 km (6.2 mi) on unpaved roadCar from town centre, about 6.2 mi (10 km) on unpaved road
Waterfalls and rock formations; check access conditions in the rainy season.
Pedra do Cristal
goDoor to door: 15 min
Car, about 8 km (5 mi) from townCar, about 5 mi (8 km) from town
Granite rock formation with views; short hike required.
Pitu Waterfall
goDoor to door: 15 min
Car, about 6 km (3.7 mi) from townCar, about 3.7 mi (6 km) from town
Swimming possible in the pool below the falls.
Cajati
skipDoor to door: 15 min
Car via BR-116, about 15 km (9.3 mi) southCar via BR-116, about 9.3 mi (15 km) south
Smaller town with no notable attractions.
Pariquera-Açu
skipDoor to door: 20 min
Car via BR-116, about 20 km (12 mi) northCar via BR-116, about 12 mi (20 km) north
Small town; nothing for tourists.
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.
Centro
A few basic hotels near the highway; Hotel Suzyéllem is the main option.
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$80–150 (≈ US$15–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$150–250 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- R$250 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic hotel double room1 × 1 night × R$150 | R$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$150 | R$300 |
| Fuel for a day of local driving (approx 50 km)1 × R$40 · check | R$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$49 |
| Trip total≈ R$270 per person per day, bed included | R$539≈ US$100 |
2026 estimate in reais; fuel and vehicle costs excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Simple meal (prato feito) | R$20–35 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Beer (garrafa 600 ml) | R$6–10 (≈ US$2) |
| Coffee (cafezinho) | R$3–5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Fuel (per litre, regular) | R$5.50–6.50 (≈ US$2) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- BR-116 is dangerous: heavy truck traffic, frequent accidents, fog in winter. Drive defensively.
- No public transport to the park or waterfalls; you must have your own vehicle.
- The state park may have restricted access or require a guide; check at the municipal office.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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My bed tonight
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Para este endereço, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- BR-116 toll (Jacupiranga area, one way): R$10–15 (≈ US$2–3) (check)
Say or show
- Bom dia — Hello / Good morning (bohm DEE-ah)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much? (KWAN-too KOOS-tah)
- Onde fica a cachoeira? — Where is the waterfall? (OHN-jee FEE-kah ah kah-SHWAY-rah)
Portuguese only; English not spoken.
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 Jacupiranga. 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: Apr–Sep (dry season, better for hiking) · avoid Dec–Feb (heavy rain, trails may be muddy) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the state park, Pedra do Cristal, Pedra do Lençol and Pitu Waterfall with access and trail conditions.
- Eat pages for the few restaurants in town (check).
- Sleep page for Hotel Suzyéllem and any other lodging (check).
Sources
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