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Voykit pocket guide · Brazil
Mangaratiba
Spend 1–2 days, use Mangaratiba as a ferry point to Ilha Grande and visit its beaches; arrive by bus or car from Rio.
Mangaratiba is a small coastal town in Rio de Janeiro state, about 100 km south of Rio. It offers several beaches, a state park and a ferry departure to Ilha Grande. A single night is enough to see the highlights.
- Country
- Brazil
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (crowded, hot), Jul (winter school holidays)
- 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$150–200 excl. bed · Mid R$250–350 excl. bed · High R$400–600 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 |
| Water bottle | R$3–5 |
| Meal (fish or chicken, local restaurant) | R$30–50 |
| Taxi (first km) | R$7–10 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- GIG · Rio de Janeiro–Galeão
- Bus to Novo Rio terminal, then Costa Verde bus to Mangaratiba, about 2.5 h total
- SDU · Rio de Janeiro–Santos Dumont
- Taxi to Novo Rio terminal, then Costa Verde bus to Mangaratiba, about 2 h total
Typical fares
- Bus Rio → Mangaratiba (Costa Verde)
- about R$40, 2 h (check)
- Ferry Mangaratiba → Ilha Grande
- about R$120 round‑trip, 1 h each way (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 Rio's Novo Rio terminal (Costa Verde line, ~100 km (62 mi), ~2 h). Car via BR‑101. No local urban transit; walk or taxi to beaches and ferry pier.Bus from Rio's Novo Rio terminal (Costa Verde line, ~62 mi (100 km), ~2 h). Car via BR‑101. No local urban transit; walk or taxi to beaches and ferry pier.
See and do
Known for
- Parque Estadual Cunhambebe
- Praia de Itacuruçá
- Praia de Muriqui
- Pedra da Liberdade
- Ferry to Ilha Grande
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ilha Grande (ferry) | Walk to Mangaratiba pier, board ferry (≈1 h) to Vila do Abraão | ≈1 h 30 min total |
| Parque Estadual Cunhambebe | Taxi or rented car, 15 min north via BR‑101 | ≈30 min total |
Sleep
- OYO Residencial Itacuruçá Apart Hotel
- R$112 per night, beach close, breakfast included
- Pousada Costa Verde
- R$122 per night, a block from the beach
- Guapuruvu Hostel
- Free basic breakfast, near Garatucaia Beach and ferry pier
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Com licençakoh-mee LEE-sah |
| How much is it? | Quanto custa?KWAHN-toh KOO-stah |
| Where is the beach? | Onde fica a praia?OHN-jee FEE-kah ah PRY-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
- Ferry to Ilha Grande runs daily but schedule and ticket availability vary: check at the pier the day before.
- No ATM in the centre? Some reports say cash is needed for small shops; bring enough reais.
- BR-101 can be slow on weekends and holidays; plan extra time if driving.
Generally safe for tourists; watch belongings on crowded beaches and keep an eye on traffic when crossing streets.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Mangaratiba yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Parque Estadual Cunhambebe
- Praia de Itacuruçá
- Praia de Muriqui
- Pedra da Liberdade
- Ferry to Ilha Grande
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: Mangaratiba, revision 5294055 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5294055
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/mangaratiba). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.