Major city · Brazil
Fundão
Skip unless you have a car and want a quiet beach day or a stop on the BR-101 between Vitória and Linhares: half a day for Praia Grande and lunch.
Fundão is a small town on Espírito Santo's north coast, 57 km north of Vitória via BR-101. It has a handful of uncrowded beaches and a municipal park, but no major sights. Most travellers pass through on the way to Linhares or Itaúnas.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (crowded with summer tourists, hot and humid)
- Airport
- VIX
- Nights
- 0
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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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Fundão190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Fundão, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyFundão is a quiet town with low crime.
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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.
- AirportcheckVIX Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport (Vitória) (About 1 h by car via BR-101; no direct bus service, check).
- Getting aroundYou need a car: the beaches are spread along ES-010 and there is no public transport within the municipality.
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
- VIX Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport (Vitória) (About 1 h by car via BR-101; no direct bus service, check)
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
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
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
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jul (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jun (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Fundão: 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)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 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
You need a car: the beaches are spread along ES-010 and there is no public transport within the municipality. Taxis from the town centre to Praia Grande cost about R$ 20–30 (check).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 45 min
BR-101 north, about 40 min by car
Larger town with the Lagoa Juparanã lake and the Rio Doce delta.
Aracruz
goDoor to door: About 25 min
BR-101 south, about 20 min by car
Industrial town with the Coqueiral beach and the Aracruz port.
Conceição da Barra
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
BR-101 north then ES-010, about 1 h 15 min by car
Quiet beach town; worth it if you have a full day.
Itaúnas
overnightDoor to door: About 2 h
BR-101 north then ES-010, about 1 h 30 min by car
Dune and beach destination; too far for a day trip.
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.
Praia Grande area
Closest to the main beach and restaurants; limited accommodation, check
Town centre
Near BR-101, practical for a stopover; 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$ 80–120 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$ 150–250 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- R$ 300 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Beaches have no lifeguard stations: swim with caution.
- Restaurants and bars on Enseada das Garças may close on weekdays outside summer.
- BR-101 can have heavy truck traffic; allow extra time.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Para este endereço, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Vitória → Fundão by car (BR-101): about 57 km (35 mi), 50 min, toll R$ 5–10 (≈ US$1–2) (check)about 35 mi (57 km), 50 min, toll R$ 5–10 (≈ US$1–2) (check)
- Taxi town centre → Praia Grande: R$ 20–30 (≈ US$4–6) (check)
Say or show
- Bom dia — Hello / Good morning (bohm DEE-ah)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (KWAHN-too KOOS-tah)
- Onde fica a praia? — Where is the beach? (OHN-jee FEE-kah ah PRY-ah)
- Posso pagar com cartão? — Can I pay by card? (POH-soo pah-GAHR kohm kahr-TOWNG)
Portuguese only; English is not widely spoken.
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 Fundão. 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 Dec–Feb (crowded with summer tourists, hot and humid) · 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
- 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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