Major city · Brazil
Goiás
Go for one night if the UNESCO colonial core interests you: it is walkable in 3–4 hours and 139 km (86 mi) from Goiânia; otherwise skip it.Go for one night if the UNESCO colonial core interests you: it is walkable in 3–4 hours and 86 mi (139 km) from Goiânia; otherwise skip it.
Goiás — the old capital of Goiás state, called Goiás Velho by some but City of Goiás is the polite name — is a small colonial town of about 25,000 people, 320 km west of Brasília on BR-070 and 139 km from Goiânia. The historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site (2001) and can be covered on foot in half a day. Most travellers reach it by car or bus, as a one-night stop between Brasília and Goiânia or as a day trip from Goiânia.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- May–Sep (dry, cooler)
- avoid Dec–Mar (heavy rain, flash floods at waterfalls)
- Airports
- BSB · GYN
- 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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Goiás190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Goiás, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetySmall and calm; the real risks are rainy-season flash floods at waterfalls, long unlit road stretches at night, and thin card coverage — carry cash.
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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.
- AirportcheckBSB Brasília–Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek (About 320 km (199 mi) east by BR-070; driving time check.BSB Brasília–Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek (About 199 mi (320 km) east by BR-070; driving time check.
- Getting aroundThe historic area is small and flat enough to walk end to end in 20–30 minutes; streets are narrow, so a car is more hindrance than help inside town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and pastryR$10–20 (≈ US$2–4) (2026 estimate)
- Beer600 ml bottleR$12–20 (≈ US$3–4) (2026 estimate)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekR$40–80 (≈ US$8–15) (2026 estimate)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entryR$10–25 (≈ US$2–5) (2026 estimate; check)
- Budget bedHostel or simple pousada bed, a night, per personR$90 (≈ US$17)
- Mid-range bedPousada double room, a night, per roomR$300 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedPousada double room, a night, per roomR$550 (≈ US$110)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$200 (≈ US$40) · Mid R$380 (≈ US$75) · High R$700 (≈ US$130)
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
- BSB Brasília–Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek (About 320 km (199 mi) east by BR-070; driving time check. No airport at Goiás.) · GYN Goiânia–Santa Genoveva (About 139 km (86 mi) east via GO-070 through Inhumas; driving time check.)BSB Brasília–Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek (About 199 mi (320 km) east by BR-070; driving time check. No airport at Goiás.) · GYN Goiânia–Santa Genoveva (About 86 mi (139 km) east via GO-070 through Inhumas; driving time check.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
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34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Sep (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jun (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Dec (19 rain days), driest Jun (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Goiás: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
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20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Jun
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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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
The historic area is small and flat enough to walk end to end in 20–30 minutes; streets are narrow, so a car is more hindrance than help inside town. Taxis handle short hops out to waterfalls and the bus station. The bus stop is a long walk from the historic centre — take a taxi with luggage.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 2–2.5 h (check)
GO-070 via Inhumas, about 139 km (86 mi) by car or intercity busGO-070 via Inhumas, about 86 mi (139 km) by car or intercity bus
Big-city food and museums; pairs naturally with the return leg.
Pirenópolis
overnightDoor to door: About 2–2.5 h (check)
By car, about 142 km (88 mi)By car, about 88 mi (142 km)
Another colonial town with waterfalls; better as its own night than a return day.
Door to door: About 4–5 h (check)
BR-070 east, about 320 km (199 mi)BR-070 east, about 199 mi (320 km)
The main way in and out; drive in daylight only.
Caldas Novas
overnightDoor to door: check
By car; route and distance check
Hot-spring resort town; too far for a day return.
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.
Historic centre (near Cora Coralina House)
Walk to every sight; Hotel Casa da Ponte and Pousada Dona Sinhá sit here.
Morro Chapéu de Padre
Slightly uphill, quieter; Hotel Vila Boa has a restaurant and views over the town.
Rural edge (Hotel-Fazenda Manduzanzan)
6 km (3.7 mi) out on a municipal road; horse riding and a fishing lake. You need a car.3.7 mi (6 km) out on a municipal road; horse riding and a fishing lake. You need a car.
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$180–280 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed (2026 estimate)
- Mid
- R$300–500 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed (2026 estimate)
- High
- R$600 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed (2026 estimate)
Trip budget
| Pousada double room1 × 1 night × R$300 | R$300 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$380 | R$760 |
| Museum entries, per person2 × R$40 · 2026 estimate; check | R$80 |
| Taxi bus station to historic centre1 × R$30 · 2026 estimate; check | R$30 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × R$60 · 2026 estimate | R$120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$129 |
| Trip total≈ R$710 per person per day, bed included | R$1,419≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate
2026 estimate in reais; long-distance transport excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and pastry | R$10–20 (≈ US$2–4) (2026 estimate) |
| Empadão goiano (savoury pie) | R$20–35 (≈ US$4–7) (2026 estimate) |
| Prato feito lunch | R$30–55 (≈ US$6–11) (2026 estimate) |
| Pizza at a wood-fired place | R$45–80 (≈ US$9–15) (2026 estimate) |
| Beer, 600 ml bottle | R$12–20 (≈ US$3–4) (2026 estimate) |
| Museum entry | R$10–25 (≈ US$2–5) (2026 estimate; check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | R$40–80 (≈ US$8–15) (2026 estimate) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Rainy season (roughly Dec–Mar): flash floods at waterfalls and swimming holes; do not swim in rising water.
- The bus station is far from the historic centre — budget a taxi for the last leg.
- Small-town hours: museum and restaurant opening times vary; check locally on arrival.
- Bring some cash: card and Pix coverage may be thinner here than in Goiânia or Brasília (check).
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
No embassies here; the US, UK and most others keep embassies in Brasília and consulates in Rio or São Paulo.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi bus station → historic centre: R$20–35 (≈ US$4–7) (2026 estimate; check)
- Goiânia → Goiás by intercity bus: about R$50–80 (≈ US$10–15), 2.5–3 h (2026 estimate; check)
- Brasília → Goiás by car, fuel: about R$180–250 (≈ US$35–50) one way (2026 estimate; check)
Say or show
- Bom dia — Good morning (bom JEE-ah)
- Obrigado / Obrigada — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo / -dah)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (KWAN-too KOOS-tah)
- A conta, por favor — The bill, please (ah KON-tah por fah-VOR)
- Posso pagar com cartão? — Can I pay by card? (POH-soo pah-GAR kon kar-TOWN)
- Onde fica o centro histórico? — Where is the historic centre? (ON-jee FEE-kah oo SEN-troo ees-TOH-ree-koo)
Small town: museum and restaurant opening times vary; confirm hours locally.
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 Goiás. 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–Sep (dry, cooler) · avoid Dec–Mar (heavy rain, flash floods at waterfalls) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares