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Taquarussu
Day trip from Palmas (30 km (19 mi)) is enough: 6–8 h total, see waterfalls and town centre.Day trip from Palmas (19 mi (30 km)) is enough: 6–8 h total, see waterfalls and town centre.
Taquarussu is a small town in Tocantins, 30 km from the state capital Palmas. Its main draw are dozens of waterfalls up to 80 m high. With a bus from Palmas and easy road access, a single day covers the highlights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- May–September (dry season, waterfalls flow well)
- avoid December–February (rainy, some trails muddy)
- Airport
- PMW
- Nights
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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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Taquarussu190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Taquarussu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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 day visitors; watch for slippery rocks and keep valuables secured on trails.
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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.
- AirportPMW Palmas Airport (20 km (12 mi) away, flights to Brasília and other cities).PMW Palmas Airport (12 mi (20 km) away, flights to Brasília and other cities).
- Getting aroundLocal buses from Palmas run to Taquarussu; taxis or rented cars handle waterfall visits; trails are on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Museum or sight ticketWaterfall entry (guided)R$20–40 (≈ US$4–8)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed in Palmas, a night, per personR$50 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bed3-star hotel double room, a night, per roomR$350 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bed3-star hotel double room, a night, per roomR$500 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$80 (≈ US$15) · Mid R$150 (≈ US$30) · High R$250 (≈ US$50)
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
- PMW Palmas Airport (20 km (12 mi) away, flights to Brasília and other cities)PMW Palmas Airport (12 mi (20 km) away, flights to Brasília and other cities)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°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
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jul (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Taquarussu: 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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°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
Local buses from Palmas run to Taquarussu; taxis or rented cars handle waterfall visits; trails are on foot.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cachoeiras of Taquarussu
goDoor to door: ≈2 h each way, 4–5 h total including hikes
Bus from Palmas to Taquarussu (30 km (19 mi), ~45 min), then walk or taxi to waterfall sitesBus from Palmas to Taquarussu (19 mi (30 km), ~45 min), then walk or taxi to waterfall sites
Multiple falls, some 80 m high; trail conditions vary, check locally.
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.
Palmas
Closest city with hotels; 30 min by bus to Taquarussu
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$70–120 (≈ US$13–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$120–200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- R$200 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed in Palmas1 × 1 night × R$50 | R$50 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × R$80 | R$80 |
| Bus Palmas ↔ Taquarussu round-trip1 × R$30 | R$30 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × R$120 | R$120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$28 |
| Trip total≈ R$308 per person per day, bed included | R$308≈ US$60 |
2026 estimate in BRL; flights and long-distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Waterfall entry (guided) | R$20–40 (≈ US$4–8) |
| Local bus ticket Palmas → Taquarussu | R$10–15 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Meal at a simple restaurant | R$25–45 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | R$3–5 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check bus schedules; last departure may be early evening.
- Waterfall trails can be steep; 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 Brasília; nearest Brazilian consular services in Palmas.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Palmas → Taquarussu bus: about R$12 (≈ US$3) one-way, 45 min
- Taxi to waterfall base: R$30–50 (≈ US$6–10) for 5 km (3.1 mi)R$30–50 (≈ US$6–10) for 3.1 mi (5 km)
Say or show
- Olá — Hello (oh-LAH)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much? (KWAHN-too KOOS-tah?)
- Onde fica a cachoeira? — Where is the waterfall? (OHN-jee FEE-ka ah kah-shoh-AY-ree-ah?)
- Preciso de táxi — I need a taxi (preh-SEE-zoo jeh TAH-ksi)
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 Taquarussu. 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–September (dry season, waterfalls flow well) · avoid December–February (rainy, some trails muddy) · 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
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Bus Palma‑Taquarussu → local taxi to waterfalls
- Rent a car in Palmas for flexible schedule (check rental agencies)
- Guided waterfall tour (book in Palmas)
Sources
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