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Aparecida
Spend a half‑day to see the Basilica and nearby pilgrimage sites; add a night if you want a relaxed pace or to attend a mass.
Aparecida is Brazil's main Catholic pilgrimage hub, dominated by the Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida. The site can be toured in 4–5 hours, but a night lets you attend evening liturgies and explore the market without rush.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- May–Oct (dry, comfortable temperatures)
- avoid Dec–Mar (cool, occasional rain)
- Airport
- SJK
- 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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Aparecida190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Aparecida, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyGenerally safe for pilgrims; stay aware of pickpockets in crowded market areas.
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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.
- AirportSJK São José dos Campos Airport (≈1 h by car; intercity buses run every 30 min).
- Getting aroundWalk between the Basilica, market and Passarela da Fé (all within 1 km (0.6 mi)).Walk between the Basilica, market and Passarela da Fé (all within 0.6 mi (1 km)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféR$5–8 (≈ US$1–2)
- Street or quick mealSandwich at market stallR$10–15 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (first 2 km (1.2 mi))Taxi (first 1.2 mi (2 km))R$15–20 (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomR$250 (≈ US$50)
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomR$400 (≈ US$75)
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomR$650 (≈ US$130)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$120 (≈ US$25) · Mid R$250 (≈ US$50) · High R$350 (≈ US$65)
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
- SJK São José dos Campos Airport (≈1 h by car; intercity buses run every 30 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jun (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Aparecida: 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
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12 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
Walk between the Basilica, market and Passarela da Fé (all within 1 km). Taxis or rideshare for trips to São José dos Campos or nearby towns.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
São José dos Campos
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Car or bus 1 h via BR‑116
Airport, shopping, and museums.
Resende
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Car north 45 km (28 mi) on BR‑116Car north 28 mi (45 km) on BR‑116
Historic town on the way to Rio.
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.
Hotel Santo Graal
Opposite the Basilica; pool, gym, restaurant
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$120–180 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$180–300 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- High
- R$300 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × R$400 | R$400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$250 | R$500 |
| Bus São Paulo → Aparecida (2 hr 20 min)2 × R$37 · 2023 fare, check for updates | R$75 |
| Taxi from São José dos Campos Airport2 × R$80 · approximate | R$160 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$114 |
| Trip total≈ R$625 per person per day, bed included | R$1,249≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in reais; flights and long‑distance bus tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | R$5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Sandwich at market stall | R$10–15 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | R$3–5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi (first 2 km) | R$15–20 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Peak pilgrimage days (e.g., October 12) bring crowds; allow extra time.
- Bus schedules from São Paulo and Rio can change; verify before travel (check).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
Embassy
US consulate in São Paulo (check address); other embassies in Rio de Janeiro.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- São Paulo → Aparecida bus: R$37.30 (≈ US$7), about 2 h 20 min (check)
- Taxi airport → Basilica: ≈R$80, 30 min
Say or show
- Com licença — Excuse me / Sorry (kohm lee-sah)
- Obrigado — Thank you (ob-ree-gah-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much is this? (kwahn-too koos-tah)
- Onde fica o banheiro? — Where is the bathroom? (ohn-jee fee-kah oo bahn-yay-roh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Aparecida. 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: May–Oct (dry, comfortable temperatures) · avoid Dec–Mar (cool, occasional rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night for evening Mass at the Basilica.
- Combine with a market visit on Saturday for the biggest stalls.
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