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Major city · Brazil

Rio Bonito

One day is enough for Rio Bonito: take a bus from Rio de Janeiro, see the natural parks and waterfalls, then return.

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Rio Bonito is a peripheral municipality in the Greater Rio area, reachable by bus or van from Rio de Janeiro in about 1½ h. Its attractions are spread across a few natural parks and historic sites, making a single day sufficient for a quick visit.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
see forecast
Currency
BRL
Best months
Mar–May, Sep–Nov (check)
avoid Jan–Feb (rainy season, check)
Airport
GIG
Nights
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This is a basic guide for Rio Bonito: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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

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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 Rio Bonito190 ▾

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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 Rio Bonito, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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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.

Serra do Sambê natural parkBagres Falls (20 m high)Parque da Caixa d'ÁguaRuins of the old train stationIgreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Airports
GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (Main gateway for Rio de Janeiro region; bus or van to Rio Bonito via Rio city centre.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  5. May

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  6. Jun

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)), coolest Jul (21°C (70°F) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Rio Bonito: 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

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

12 rd

Feb

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

11 rd

Mar

32°C (90°F)

23°C (73°F)

9 rd

Apr

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

7 rd

May

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

6 rd

Jun

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

5 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

21°C (70°F)

5 rd

Aug

30°C (86°F)

21°C (70°F)

6 rd

Sep

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

7 rd

Oct

32°C (90°F)

23°C (73°F)

8 rd

Nov

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

10 rd

Dec

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

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

Bus or van from Rio de Janeiro (Terminal Menezes Côrtes or Central do Brasil). Within town, walk or use local taxis; no public rail.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Tanguá

go

Door to door: ≈2 h total

Bus from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Bonito, then local taxi ~20 min

River views, short walk

Itaboraí

go

Door to door: ≈2 h total

Bus to Rio Bonito, then local bus ~15 min

Historic centre

Cachoeiras de Macacu

go

Door to door: ≈2 h 30 min total

Bus to Rio Bonito, then taxi ~30 min

Waterfalls nearby

Maricá

go

Door to door: ≈2 h 15 min total

Bus to Rio Bonito, then local bus ~25 min

Coastal town

São Gonçalo

go

Door to door: ≈2 h total

Bus to Rio Bonito, then taxi ~20 min

Shopping area

Niterói

go

Door to door: ≈2 h 30 min total

Bus to Rio Bonito, then bus/taxi ~30 min

City centre, ferry options

Rio de Janeiro

go

Door to door: ≈1 h 30 min

Direct bus from Rio Bonito to Rio city centre

Capital city

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.

Bristol Easy Hotel

Located in Mangueirinha, close to the city centre.

Hotel Indiano

Near Parque Indiano on BR‑101, basic amenities.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
R$80–120 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
Mid
R$120–200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Budget hostel dorm bed2 × 3 nights × R$70R$420
Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × R$150R$900
Trip total≈ R$220 per person per day, bed includedR$1,320≈ US$250

2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee at a local caféR$5–8 (≈ US$1–2)
Meal at a modest restaurantR$20–35 (≈ US$4–7)
Bus ticket Rio → Rio BonitocheckR$30–45 (≈ US$6–9)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe for day visitors; stay on main roads, keep valuables hidden, and avoid isolated trails after dark.
  • Last urban buses leave Rio centre around 20:00; plan return earlier.
  • Some natural‑park trails are unpaved; wear sturdy shoes.

Emergency numbers

Police
190
Ambulance
192
Fire
193

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Para este endereço, por favorTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police190
  • Ambulance192
  • Fire193

Embassy

US consulate in Rio de Janeiro (check address); other embassies in Rio.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Rio de Janeiro → Rio Bonito (bus): about R$35 (≈ US$7), 1½ h (check)

Say or show

  • Com licença — Excuse me / Sorry (kohm lee‑sen‑sah)
  • Obrigado — Thank you (oh‑brah‑doo)
  • Quanto custa? — How much is it? (kwahn‑toh koos‑tah)
  • Onde fica o banheiro? — Where is the bathroom? (ohn‑jee fee‑kah oo bah‑nye‑iroh)
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 Rio Bonito. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov (check) · avoid Jan–Feb (rainy season, check) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 7 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Brazil

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