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Maricá
Spend a half‑day in Maricá for beaches and lagoons, then return to Rio; no overnight needed unless you want a beach‑side stay.
Maricá is a coastal town east of Rio de Janeiro with a 35 km sand strip, several lagoons and protected areas. It is reachable by RJ‑106 highway or urban bus from Rio, making it a convenient day‑trip for beach and nature lovers.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Mar–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (rainy, cooler)
- Airports
- GIG · SDU
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- 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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Maricá190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Maricá, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyMaricá is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of traffic on RJ‑106 and keep valuables secure on the beach.
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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.
- AirportGIG Galeão – Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport (Main international gateway for Rio de Janeiro state).
- Getting aroundUse RJ‑106 highway by car or take an urban bus/van from Rio’s Terminal Mendes Côrtes or Candelária.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a beach kioskR$4–6 (≈ US$1–2)
- Street or quick mealFish snack (caldo de peixe)R$12–20 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerBeer (caipirinha or draft)R$8–12 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideBus fare Rio–MaricácheckR$30–35 (≈ US$6–7)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personR$70 (≈ US$13)
- Mid-range bedPousada private room (up to 2), a night, per roomR$300 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedPousada private room (up to 2), a night, per roomR$450 (≈ US$85)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$70 (≈ US$13) · 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
- GIG Galeão – Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport (Main international gateway for Rio de Janeiro state) · SDU Santos Dumont Airport (Closer to downtown Rio, domestic flights)
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
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Mar–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jun (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest May (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Maricá: 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)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 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
Use RJ‑106 highway by car or take an urban bus/van from Rio’s Terminal Mendes Côrtes or Candelária. Walking is feasible on the beach strip; bikes are common but watch traffic.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Niterói
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus or van via RJ‑106, about 30 min
Visit the Serra da Tiririca State Park on the way.
Itaboraí
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus via RJ‑106, about 45 min
Check the Reserva Florestal Serra do Lagarto.
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.
Pousada do Holandês
Beach‑side guesthouse in Recanto, good for a night if you prefer a seaside stay
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$70–120 (≈ US$13–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$120–200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × R$70 | R$70 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × R$70 | R$70 |
| Bus Rio–Maricá round‑trip1 × R$60 · check | R$60 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$20 |
| Trip total≈ R$220 per person per day, bed included | R$220≈ US$45 |
2026 estimate in BRL; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a beach kiosk | R$4–6 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Fish snack (caldo de peixe) | R$12–20 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Beer (caipirinha or draft) | R$8–12 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bus fare Rio–Maricácheck | R$30–35 (≈ US$6–7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buses may run less frequently on weekends; check schedules.
- Some lagoons have limited access during high‑water periods; verify locally.
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
US consulate in Rio de Janeiro; other embassies in the capital.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rio → Maricá bus: about R$30 (≈ US$6) one‑way, 30 min (check)
Say or show
- Com licença — Excuse me / Sorry (com liˈzẽsa)
- Obrigado — Thank you (obriˈgado)
- Quanto custa? — How much is this? (ˈkwɐ̃tu ˈkusta)
- Onde fica o banheiro? — Where is the bathroom? (ˈõdʒi ˈfika u baˈɲeiru)
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 Maricá. 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: Mar–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (rainy, cooler) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a beach‑side night at Pousada do Holandês for a relaxed stay.
- Combine with a Rio de Janeiro day‑trip using the same bus line.
Sources
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