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Venda Nova do Imigrante
A half-day stop for waterfalls and Italian heritage on the BR-262 route between Vitória and Belo Horizonte; not a base.
Venda Nova do Imigrante is a small town in central Espírito Santo, settled by Italian immigrants in the 19th century. Its main draw is the Alto Bananeira Falls, a set of seven connected waterfalls, and the Polenta Festival in October. Most travellers pass through on the BR-262 between Vitória and Belo Horizonte, stopping for a few hours. The town has a handful of colonial houses and a short hiking trail to Filleti Hill (1110 m) or Pedra do Já 7 (1211 m).
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (heavy rain, waterfalls may be muddy)
- Airport
- VIX
- Nights
- 0–1
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- 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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Venda Nova do Imigrante190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Venda Nova do Imigrante, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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; petty theft is rare.
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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.
- AirportVIX Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport (Vitória) (About 1.5 h by car via BR-262).
- Getting aroundBy car or taxi; the waterfalls and viewpoints are 4–8 km (2.5–5 mi) from the highway.By car or taxi; the waterfalls and viewpoints are 2.5–5 mi (4–8 km) from the highway.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (cafézinho)R$4–8 (≈ US$1–2)
- BeerBeer (long neck)R$6–12 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiR$25–40 (≈ US$5–8)
- Museum or sight ticketAlto Bananeira Falls entrycheck
- Budget bedPousada double room, a night, per roomR$120 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedPousada double room, a night, per roomR$200 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedPousada double room, a night, per roomR$350 (≈ US$65)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$80 (≈ US$15) · Mid R$150 (≈ US$30) · High R$300 (≈ US$60)
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
- VIX Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport (Vitória) (About 1.5 h by car via BR-262)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jul (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Jan (16 rain days), driest Jun (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Venda Nova do Imigrante: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
16 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
14 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
14 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
16 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
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Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
By car or taxi; the waterfalls and viewpoints are 4–8 km from the highway. No public transport within the town.
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: About 30 min
BR-262 west, about 20 min
German-influenced town with craft beer and hiking.
Door to door: About 50 min
BR-262 then ES-264, about 40 min
Pomeranian settlement with traditional food.
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.
Town centre
A few pousadas (guesthouses) near the main square; book ahead during the Polenta Festival.
BR-262 roadside
Basic motels and inns along the highway; convenient for a one-night stop.
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$80–150 (≈ US$15–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$150–300 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
- High
- R$300 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pousada double room1 × 1 night × R$200 | R$200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$150 | R$300 |
| Car rental per day (economy)1 × R$150 | R$150 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$65 |
| Trip total≈ R$358 per person per day, bed included | R$715≈ US$140 |
2026 estimate in BRL; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (cafézinho) | R$4–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Polenta dish (restaurant) | R$25–45 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Beer (long neck) | R$6–12 (≈ US$2–3) |
| 5 km taxi | R$25–40 (≈ US$5–8) |
| Alto Bananeira Falls entry | check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- BR-262 is a two-lane highway with heavy truck traffic; drive carefully, especially at night.
- The Polenta Festival requires advance accommodation booking; the town fills up.
- Alto Bananeira Falls access road is unpaved; a 4x4 is helpful after rain.
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
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Vitória (VIX) → Venda Nova by car: about R$60–80 (≈ US$12–15) in fuel, 1.5 h
- Taxi from BR-262 to Alto Bananeira Falls: R$30–50 (≈ US$6–10) one way (check)
Say or show
- Bom dia — Hello / Good morning (bohm DEE-ah)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (KWAHN-too KOOS-tah)
- Onde fica a cachoeira? — Where is the waterfall? (OHN-jee FEE-kah ah kah-SHWAY-rah)
- Posso pagar com cartão? — Can I pay by card? (POH-soo pah-GAR kohm kar-TAHN)
Portuguese only; English is not widely spoken.
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 Venda Nova do Imigrante. 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: Apr–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (heavy rain, waterfalls may be muddy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Alto Bananeira Falls, Filleti Hill, Pedra do Já 7 with verified access and parking.
- Eat pages for polenta and Italian restaurants with last orders.
- Polenta Festival page with exact dates and ticket info.
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