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Voykit pocket guide · Brazil
Linhares
Spend 1–2 days in Linhares to see Lagoa Juparanã and the town centre; a night in a local hotel fits a short stopover.
Linhares is a small coastal town in Espírito Santo with Brazil's second‑largest lake by volume, easy road access via BR‑101 and modest accommodation options. One to two days let you see the lake beaches and sample local food without rushing.
- Country
- Brazil
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Mar
- Stay
- 1 night
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$120–180 excl. bed · Mid R$200–300 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 |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | R$5–R$8 |
| Meal at Restaurante Celina | R$30–R$50 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | R$30–R$45 |
| Bus ticket city centre | R$4–R$6 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- VIX · Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport (Vitória)
- About 120 km (75 mi) north, bus or car 2 hAbout 75 mi (120 km) north, bus or car 2 h
Typical fares
- BR‑101 bus Linhares ↔ Guarapari
- ≈R$45 each way, 45 min (check)
- Taxi from airport (VIX) to Linhares
- ≈R$250–R$300, 2 h
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
BR‑101 runs through the city; local buses and taxis connect the centre, lake beaches and nearby towns. Walkable town core.
See and do
Known for
- Lagoa Juparanã
- Restaurante Celina
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Guarapari | BR‑101 north, about 45 min by bus | ≈1 h total |
| Vila Velha | BR‑101 north, about 1 h 15 min by bus | ≈1 h 30 min |
Sleep
- Hotél Conceição
- Centro district, near lake access
- Hotel Linhatur
- Centro, budget‑friendly
- Hotel Pratti
- Rufino de Carvalho street, central
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Com licençakohm lee-zah |
| Thank you | Obrigadoob-ree-gah-do |
| How much does it cost? | Quanto custa?kwahn-toh koos-tah |
| Where is the bathroom? | Onde fica o banheiro?ohn-jee 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
- Road traffic on BR‑101 can be heavy during holidays (check).
- Lake beaches may lack lifeguards; swim at your own risk.
Linhares is generally safe; petty theft can occur in crowded beach areas—keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Linhares yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Lagoa Juparanã
- Restaurante Celina
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: Linhares, revision 4095114 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4095114
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/linhares). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.