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Guapimirim
Spend half a day for a hike to Dedo de Deus; add a night if you want to stay near the park.
Guapimirim sits at the foot of the Serra dos Órgãos, offering easy access to the Dedo de Deus peak and extensive protected areas. A short visit covers the main nature sights; a night lets you explore trails at leisure.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (rainy season)
- Airport
- GIG
- Nights
- 1
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- 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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Guapimirim190 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Guapimirim, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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 in daylight; keep valuables concealed, use reputable transport, and avoid isolated trails after dark.
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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.
- AirportGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (Bus or train to Central Rio, then BR-116 to Guapimirim (≈1 h 30 min).).
- Getting aroundTake the suburban train from Central do Brasil (Rio) – change at Gramacho and Saracuruna stations – to Guapimirim.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)R$4–6 (≈ US$1–2)
- Street or quick mealSnack (pastel, coxinha)R$5–10 (≈ US$1–2)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus fareR$4.05 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedPousada room (double), a night, per roomR$150 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedPousada room (double), a night, per roomR$250 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedPousada room (double), a night, per roomR$400 (≈ US$75)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$120 (≈ US$25) · Mid R$200 (≈ US$40) · High R$350 (≈ US$65)
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
- GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (Bus or train to Central Rio, then BR-116 to Guapimirim (≈1 h 30 min).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
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27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Care
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
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29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jul (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Guapimirim: 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)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°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
Take the suburban train from Central do Brasil (Rio) – change at Gramacho and Saracuruna stations – to Guapimirim. Urban buses and vans also run from Rio’s Terminal Américo Fontenelle. Within town, walk or use local taxis.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Dedo de Deus hike
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Train to Guapimirim, then local bus or taxi to trailhead; hike 2 h round‑trip
Start early; trail is moderate, suitable for most fitness levels.
Serra dos Órgãos National Park (park entrance)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus from Guapimirim to the park’s main gate; about 30 min
Entry fee applies; check park website for opening hours.
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 Berro d'Água
Estrada Júlio Santoro, 291 – Caneca Fina; basic rooms, good for hikers.
Pousada Vale de Guapi
Rua Ione, 164 – Iconha/Limoeiro; quiet, garden setting.
Fany Hotel
Estrada do Contorno, km 8 – Vila Olímpia; budget option.
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$120–180 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$180–250 (≈ US$35–50) excl. bed
- High
- R$250 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pousada room (double)1 × 1 night × R$150 | R$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × R$120 | R$120 |
| Train round‑trip Rio–Guapimirim (with transfers)1 × R$30 · check | R$30 |
| Local bus/taxi to trailhead1 × R$15 · check | R$15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$32 |
| Trip total≈ R$347 per person per day, bed included | R$347≈ US$65 |
2026 estimate in BRL; flights and long‑distance train not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | R$4–6 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Snack (pastel, coxinha) | R$5–10 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Local bus fare | R$4.05 (≈ under US$1) |
| Train fare Rio–Guapimirim (single) | R$12 (≈ US$3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train requires free transfers at Gramacho and Saracuruna; check schedules (especially weekends).
- Many trails are in protected zones – stay on marked paths and carry water.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
US consular services are in Rio de Janeiro; check the embassy website for details.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Rio → Guapimirim (round‑trip): about R$24 (≈ US$5), includes transfers (check)
- Bus Rio → Guapimirim: about R$12 (≈ US$3), 1 h 30 min
Say or show
- Com licença — Excuse me / Sorry (kohm lee‑zah)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh‑bra‑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‑nyay‑roo)
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 Guapimirim. 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 Jul–Aug (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 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
- officialGuapimirim official website
- secondaryWikidata – Guapimirim
- secondaryWikivoyage: Guapimirim, revision 5240086 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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