In the print dialog pick “Save as PDF” to keep it on your phone. A5 makes a pocket booklet; A4 suits a desk printer.
Voykit pocket guide · Brazil
Miguel Pereira
Spend 1–2 days in Miguel Pereira for lake activities and mountain scenery; a short day‑trip from Rio works.
Miguel Pereira is a small mountain town in the Rio de Janeiro state, about 150 km (≈110 min drive) from Rio. Its cool climate, Lake Javary and waterfalls suit a brief nature‑focused stay; most visitors do a night or a day‑trip.
- Country
- Brazil
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jun–Aug (rainy season)
- 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$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 · 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 | R$5–8 |
| Meal at a local restaurant | R$30–60 |
| Pedal‑boat hire (1 h) | R$20–30 |
| Taxi (within town, 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (within town, 3.1 mi (5 km)) | R$30–45 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- GIG · Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
- Main airport for Rio; about 150 km (93 mi) (≈2 h drive) to Miguel PereiraMain airport for Rio; about 93 mi (150 km) (≈2 h drive) to Miguel Pereira
Typical fares
- Rio → Miguel Pereira (bus)
- ≈R$40, 110 min (check)
- Taxi town centre → Lake Javary
- ≈R$30–45, 5 min
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
Walk or taxi within town; rent a car for lake and waterfall trips. Bus from Rio departs Novo Rio Terminal (≈R$40).
See and do
Known for
- Lake Javary
- cool mountain climate
- waterfalls
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Javary | Taxi or rented car from town centre, 5 min drive | ≈30 min total |
| Barão de Javary Waterfalls | Car or taxi, 10 min uphill | ≈40 min total |
Sleep
- Pousada Alegria
- Central location, basic rooms, good for one night.
- Hotel Fazenda Javary
- Near Lake Javary, offers rustic rooms.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Com licençakohm lee-sah |
| Thank you | Obrigadooh-bree-gah-doo |
| How much is it? | Quanto custa?kwahn-toh koos-tah |
| Where is the bathroom? | Onde fica o banheiro?ohn-jee fee-kah oo bah-nyeh-roh |
| Can I pay by card? | Posso pagar com cartão?poh-soh pah-gar kohn kar-tawn |
| I need a taxi | Preciso de táxipreh-see-zoo jee tahk-see |
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 to Miguel Pereira includes a 9‑km mountain stretch; drive carefully, especially in rain.
- Bus schedules may change; verify current times before travel.
Generally safe for tourists; watch road conditions on mountain sections, especially after rain.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Miguel Pereira yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Lake Javary
- cool mountain climate
- waterfalls
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: Miguel Pereira, revision 5330500 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5330500
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/miguel-pereira). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.