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Franco da Rocha
Skip unless you have a guide; only visit the Hospital Psiquiátrico Juqueri (about 2 h) with a local escort.
Franco da Rocha is a low‑income suburb of São Paulo with one notable site – the historic Hospital Psiquiátrico Juqueri. The city offers limited tourist services, so most visitors only stop for a guided tour of the hospital and then leave.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (drier, milder)
- avoid Dec–Mar (heavy rain and heat)
- Airport
- GRU
- Nights
- 0–1
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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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Franco da Rocha190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Franco da Rocha, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyTourist safety is low; travel with a guide and avoid wandering alone.
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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.
- AirportGRU São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (≈ 30 km (19 mi), 40 min by car or bus).GRU São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (≈ 19 mi (30 km), 40 min by car or bus).
- Getting aroundLocal buses and taxis are available but the area is not tourist‑friendly; use a guided vehicle for the hospital visit.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local caféR$5–8 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))R$30–45 (≈ US$6–9)
- Budget bedHotel in São Paulo (near CPTM), a night, per roomR$300 (≈ US$60)
- Mid-range bedHotel in São Paulo (near CPTM), a night, per roomR$500 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedHotel in São Paulo (near CPTM), a night, per roomR$900 (≈ US$170)
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
- GRU São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (≈ 30 km (19 mi), 40 min by car or bus)GRU São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (≈ 19 mi (30 km), 40 min by car or bus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
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27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jun (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jan (17 rain days), driest Jun (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Franco da Rocha: 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)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
17 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
14 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
13 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
13 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
16 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 and taxis are available but the area is not tourist‑friendly; use a guided vehicle for the hospital visit.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
São Paulo city centre
skipDoor to door: ≈ 1 h total
Train (CPTM line 7) from Franco da Rocha station, about 45 min
Better to stay in São Paulo directly.
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.
No recommended hotels
Most visitors stay in São Paulo and commute; overnight in Franco da Rocha not advised
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$120–200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$200–350 (≈ US$40–65) excl. bed
- High
- R$350 (≈ US$65)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel in São Paulo (near CPTM)1 × 1 night × R$300 | R$300 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × R$120 | R$120 |
| CPTM train ticket (round trip)1 × R$15 | R$15 |
| Guided hospital tour1 × R$80 | R$80 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$52 |
| Trip total≈ R$567 per person per day, bed included | R$567≈ US$110 |
Cheapest option for a night near the train.
2026 estimate in reais; flights and long-distance transport excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a local café | R$5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Water bottle | R$2–4 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi (5 km) | R$30–45 (≈ US$6–9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The city is considered unsafe for unsupervised tourists; local residents may view foreigners with suspicion.
- Hospital tours require prior arrangement; check opening hours on the official site.
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 São Paulo (check address); other embassies in Brasília.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- CPTM train Franco da Rocha → São Paulo: about R$7.50 (≈ US$2) one way, about 45 min
- Taxi within Franco da Rocha: about R$30–45 (≈ US$6–9) for 5 km (3.1 mi)about R$30–45 (≈ US$6–9) for 3.1 mi (5 km)
Say or show
- Desculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (des-kuh-pe)
- Obrigado — Thank you (ob-ree-ga-do)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (kwahn-toh koos-tah)
- Onde fica o hospital? — Where is the hospital? (ohn-jee fee-kah oo hohs-pee-tahl)
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 Franco da Rocha. 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 (drier, milder) · avoid Dec–Mar (heavy rain and heat) · 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
- Use São Paulo as base; book a guided hospital tour via local agencies.
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