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Dourados
Use Dourados as a logistics base for the southern Pantanal, not a destination: one night to restock and sleep, then head to Bonito or a Pantanal lodge.
Dourados is the second-largest city in Mato Grosso do Sul and a regional agricultural hub. Most travellers pass through on the way to the Pantanal or Bonito. The city has a functional airport, a modern shopping mall and a Saturday-night market (Feira) with local produce and Japanese-Brazilian food. Sights are few: recreational parks and squares. Plan for a single night or a meal stop.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Sep (dry season, best for Pantanal access)
- avoid Oct–Mar (wet season; some Pantanal roads may be impassable)
- Airport
- DOU
- 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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Dourados190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Dourados, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyDourados is generally safe for a Brazilian city of its size.
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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.
- AirportcheckDOU Dourados Airport (Served by LATAM from São Paulo (GRU) and other hubs; check flight schedules.).
- Getting aroundThe city is compact enough to walk in the centre.
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 (600 ml bottle)R$6–12 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi ride3.1 mi (5 km) taxi rideR$25–40 (≈ US$5–8)
- Metro or bus rideBus within citycheckR$4–5 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personR$50 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomR$200 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomR$350 (≈ US$65)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$100 (≈ US$19) · Mid R$200 (≈ US$40) · High R$400 (≈ US$75)
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
- DOU Dourados Airport (Served by LATAM from São Paulo (GRU) and other hubs; check flight schedules.)
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
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°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
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Apr–Sep. Avoid: Oct–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jun (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dourados: 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)
10 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9 rd
Apr
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 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
The city is compact enough to walk in the centre. Taxis and ride-hailing apps (Uber, 99) are available for trips to the airport or bus station. No metro.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ponta Porã / Pedro Juan Caballero (Paraguay border)
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or car via BR-463, about 1 h
Duty-free shopping for electronics, perfumes and clothing; no border formalities for the twin town.
Bonito
goDoor to door: About 3 h
Car or bus via MS-178 and BR-267, about 2.5–3 h
Clear-water rivers, caves and snorkelling; best as a multi-day stop.
Pantanal (southern entrance, e.g. Passo do Lontra)
goDoor to door: About 3–4 h
Car via BR-163 and dirt roads, about 2–3 h to lodges
Jaguar-spotting and wildlife; dry season (Jun–Oct) is best.
Campo Grande
cautionDoor to door: About 3 h
Bus or car via BR-163, about 2.5 h
State capital with museums and parks; only if you have extra time.
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.
City centre (Centro)
Closest to restaurants, the Feira and the shopping mall; most hotels are here.
Near the bus station
Practical if arriving by bus and leaving early; fewer dining options.
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
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 1 night × R$200 | R$200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$200 | R$400 |
| Taxi from airport to centre1 × R$40 · check | R$40 |
| Bus Dourados → Ponta Porã (one way)2 × R$25 · check | R$50 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × R$30 | R$60 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$75 |
| Trip total≈ R$413 per person per day, bed included | R$825≈ US$160 |
2026 estimate in Brazilian reais (R$); flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (cafézinho) | R$4–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Churrasco (beef, per kg)check | R$40–70 (≈ US$8–13) |
| Beer (600 ml bottle) | R$6–12 (≈ US$2–3) |
| 5 km taxi ride | R$25–40 (≈ US$5–8) |
| Bus within citycheck | R$4–5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Shopping mall meal (self-service) | R$20–35 (≈ US$4–7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Feira runs Saturday night and Sunday morning only; plan your schedule around it if you want to see it.
- No major tourist attractions: Dourados is a logistics stop, not a sightseeing destination.
- Cross-border shopping trips to Ponta Porã / Pedro Juan Caballero (Paraguay) are common but require no formalities for the border town; going further into Paraguay means finding immigration offices yourself.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
Most foreign embassies are in Brasília; consulates in São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro. The nearest federal police post for visa issues is in Campo Grande.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dourados Airport → centre: about R$40–50 (≈ US$8–10) by taxi (check)
- Bus Dourados → Ponta Porã: about R$25 (≈ US$5), about 1 h (check)
- Bus Dourados → Campo Grande: about R$50–70 (≈ US$10–13), about 2.5 h (check)
Say or show
- Bom dia — Hello / Good day (bohm DEE-ah)
- Obrigado / Obrigada — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo / oh-bree-GAH-dah)
- Quanto custa? — How much does it cost? (KWAN-too KOOS-tah)
- Onde fica a feira? — Where is the market? (ON-jee FEE-kah ah FAY-rah)
- Aceita cartão? — Do you accept card? (ah-SAY-tah kar-TAOWN)
- Preciso de um táxi — I need a taxi (pre-SEE-zoo day oon TAHK-see)
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 Dourados. 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–Sep (dry season, best for Pantanal access) · avoid Oct–Mar (wet season; some Pantanal roads may be impassable) · 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
- Airport-to-bed contract for DOU: last LATAM departures field-checked, taxi fallback.
- Feira hours and stall variety verified each season.
- Pantanal lodge transfer coordination page (Dourados → Passo do Lontra).
- Cross-border shopping FAQ for Ponta Porã.
Sources
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