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Voykit pocket guide · Brazil

Pariquera-Açu

Skip as a destination: pass through on BR-116 between São Paulo and Curitiba, or stop for a meal and a photo of the 1905 Stone House. No need to stay overnight.

Pariquera-Açu is a small town on the BR-116 highway in São Paulo's South Coast region. Its main draw is the Campina do Encantado State Park and a single historic house. Most travellers pass through without stopping; a half-hour break is enough to see the Stone House and eat at a local restaurant.

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Sketch, not to navigate by: shapes follow this guide’s areas and places, not official boundaries. North is up.
Country
Brazil
Best months
Apr–Oct
Avoid
Dec–Feb (summer heat and rain)
Stay
0 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$5–5.8 per US dollar in 2026 — check. Cards and tap-to-pay are accepted almost everywhere, even at beach kiosks.
Daily spend
Budget R$ 80–120 (meal and fuel only) · Mid R$ 200–350 (meal, hotel, fuel) (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.

Get in

By air

CWB · Afonso Pena International Airport (Curitiba)
About 2 h 30 min south by car; no direct bus service.
CGH · Congonhas Airport (São Paulo)
About 3 h north by car; bus via Registro.

Typical fares

Meal at Bezerra Aldir Restaurante
R$ 25–45 per person (check)
Hotel Joli double room
R$ 120–180 per night (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

The town is walkable. A car is needed for Campina do Encantado State Park (about 10 km (6.2 mi) from centre). No local public transport.

See and do

Known for

  • Stone House (Casa de Pedra)
  • Campina do Encantado State Park
  • BR-116 stopover

Day trips

WhereHowTime
IguapeCar via SP-226, about 40 minAbout 50 min
CananéiaCar via SP-226 and SP-222, about 1 h 15 minAbout 1.5 h
RegistroCar north on BR-116, about 20 minAbout 25 min

Sleep

Centro
A few hotels near the main square; limited options.
BR-116 roadside
Motels and pousadas along the highway; convenient for a one-night stop.

Phrase card

EnglishSay or show
Where is the Stone House?Onde fica a Casa de Pedra?OHN-jee FEE-kah ah KAH-zah deh PEH-drah
How much does it cost?Quanto custa?KWAN-toh KOOS-tah
Do you accept card?Aceita cartão?ah-SAY-tah kar-TOWN

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

  • No ATM in town? Check before arriving; the nearest bank is in Registro (20 km north).
  • BR-116 is a busy truck route: be careful when pulling off the highway.
  • Campina do Encantado State Park may have limited opening hours: check the official site before going.

Pariquera-Açu is a quiet town with low crime. The main risk is traffic on BR-116; lock your car and don't leave valuables visible.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Pariquera-Açu yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Stone House (Casa de Pedra)
  • Campina do Encantado State Park
  • BR-116 stopover

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.

Pariquera-Açu

Para este endereço, por favor

To this address, please

My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)

Portuguese only; English not spoken. Have addresses written down.

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/pariquera-acu). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.