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Mongaguá
Spend a full day (≈8 h) for the beach, fishing platform and a short trail; one night only if you want beach‑front lodging.
Mongaguá is a small coastal town on São Paulo's South Coast with 13 km of beaches, a large fishing platform and several ecological parks. A day covers the main sights; an extra night adds beach‑front stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Dec–Mar (check)
- avoid May–Jul (rainy season, check)
- Airport
- GRU
- Nights
- 1
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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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Mongaguá190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mongaguá, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyMongaguá is generally safe; keep an eye on belongings on the beach and use registered taxis.
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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.
- AirportcheckGRU São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (≈1 h 30 min by car via BR‑101/SP‑55 (check)).
- Getting aroundDrive or take a bus on BR‑101/SP‑55; local taxis and rideshare are available.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealBeachside snack (e.g., pastel)R$5–R$12 (≈ US$1–3)
- Museum or sight ticketFishing Platform entryR$5 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedPousada Plataforma room, a night, per roomR$250 (≈ US$50)
- Mid-range bedPousada Plataforma room, a night, per roomR$350 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedPousada Plataforma room, a night, per roomR$500 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$200 (≈ US$40) · Mid R$350 (≈ US$65) · High R$600 (≈ US$120)
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
- GRU São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (≈1 h 30 min by car via BR‑101/SP‑55 (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Dec–Mar. Avoid: May–Jul. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jun (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mongaguá: 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)
9 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°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
Drive or take a bus on BR‑101/SP‑55; local taxis and rideshare are available. Walks on the beach and short trails are easy.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Peruíbe
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
North on BR‑101, about 15 km (9.3 mi), 20 min by car or busNorth on BR‑101, about 9.3 mi (15 km), 20 min by car or bus
Nearby beach town with additional surf spots.
Santos
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
South on BR‑101, about 30 km (19 mi), 35 min by car or busSouth on BR‑101, about 19 mi (30 km), 35 min by car or bus
Larger city for shopping and transport links.
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.
Pousada Plataforma
Beachfront, pool, breakfast included; 27 rooms.
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$200–R$300 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$300–R$500 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- High
- R$500 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pousada Plataforma room1 × 1 night × R$350 | R$350 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × R$350 | R$350 |
| Bus São Paulo–Guarulhos → Mongaguá (round trip)1 × R$30 · check | R$30 |
| Taxi within Mongaguá (5 km)1 × R$60 · check | R$60 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$79 |
| Trip total≈ R$869 per person per day, bed included | R$869≈ US$170 |
includes breakfast
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Fishing Platform entry | R$5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Poço das Antas park entry (adult) | R$2 (≈ under US$1) |
| A Tribuna park entry | R$3 (≈ under US$1) |
| Beachside snack (e.g., pastel) | R$5–R$12 (≈ US$1–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Parking at the fishing platform can fill quickly in summer.
- Trail conditions may be muddy after rain; check local signs.
- Entry fees: R$5 (≈ under US$1) for the platform, R$2–R$10 (≈ US$1–2) for Poço das Antas depending on vehicle (check).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
US consulate in São Paulo; Brazilian embassy in Brasília.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Santos ↔ Mongaguá, bus: about R$30 (≈ US$6) each way (check)
- Taxi within Mongaguá (5 km): ≈R$50–R$70
Say or show
- Desculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (des-KOOL-pe)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (KWAHN-toh KOOS-tah)
- Onde fica a praia? — Where is the beach? (OHN-jee FEE-kah ah PRY-ah)
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 Mongaguá. 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: Dec–Mar (check) · avoid May–Jul (rainy season, check) · 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
- 3 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
Sources
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