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Guarapari
Go for 2–3 nights if you want a beach base on the Espírito Santo coast; skip if you want colonial towns or surf-sized waves — this is a family beach town.
Guarapari is Espírito Santo's beach-resort town, about 53 km south of Vitória on the Rodovia do Sol, and the default summer escape for travellers from Minas Gerais and the Vitória metro area. The draw is sand and warm shallow water, not sightseeing: Praia do Morro, Meaípe and the Areia Preta strip. Two or three nights covers it; the town multiplies in population between Christmas and Carnaval, when prices and traffic peak.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- avoid Dec–Feb (crowds, peak prices), Carnaval week
- Airport
- VIX
- Nights
- 2–3
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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Guarapari190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Guarapari, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyBeach-resort crime is mostly opportunistic: keep phones and bags out of sight on the sand, avoid unlit stretches at night…
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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.
- AirportVIX Eurico de Aguiar Salles, Vitória (Closest airport with regular service; Alvorada bus to Guarapari takes about 1 h 30 min.).
- Getting aroundLocal buses run frequently and through much of the night; taxis have no meters…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or coconut water at a beach kiosk2026 estimateR$5–15 (≈ US$1–3)
- BeerBeer at a kiosk2026 estimateR$8–15 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town2026 estimate; fixed table, agree before boarding.R$20–40 (≈ US$4–8)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week2026 estimateR$40–80 (≈ US$8–15)
- Budget bedHostel or simple pousada bed, a night, per personR$80 (≈ US$15)
- Mid-range bedPousada double room, a night, per roomR$320 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedPousada double room, a night, per roomR$700 (≈ US$130)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$200 (≈ US$40) · Mid R$350 (≈ US$65) · High R$700 (≈ US$130)
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
- VIX Eurico de Aguiar Salles, Vitória (Closest airport with regular service; Alvorada bus to Guarapari takes about 1 h 30 min.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jul (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Nov (13 rain days), driest Jun (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Guarapari: 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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Apr
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°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
Local buses run frequently and through much of the night; taxis have no meters, so ask for the fixed-price table between neighbourhoods before you get in. Walking works inside Praia do Morro and the centre.
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 1.5 h
Alvorada bus via Vila Velha, coastal route
Capital with bay, beaches and nightlife; buses run hourly until about 21:00.Capital with bay, beaches and nightlife; buses run hourly until about 9:00 PM.
Door to door: About 1 h
Alvorada bus north along the coast
Convento da Penha and the Praia da Costa beaches.
Anchieta, Espírito Santo
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or car south on BR-101
Quiet historic town and beaches; easy half-day.
Domingos Martins
overnightDoor to door: 2–2.5 h
Car or bus via BR-101 and the mountains
German-heritage mountain town and Pedra Azul; too far for a relaxed return day.
Santa Maria de Jetibá
overnightDoor to door: 2.5–3 h
Car via BR-101 and ES-261
Pomeranian heritage in the hills; sleep one night.
Santa Leopoldina
overnightDoor to door: 2.5–3 h
Car via BR-101 and the mountain roads
Small colonial river town; combine with Domingos Martins.
Afonso Cláudio
skipDoor to door: 3 h
Car via BR-101 and ES-165
No strong reason to day-trip it from the coast.
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 do Morro
Best base for a first visit: beach, kiosks, restaurants and shops within walking distance.
Centro
Cheaper, more local, near the bus links; the beach is a short bus or taxi ride away.
Meaípe
Quieter stretch south of town; high-season nightlife concentrates here.
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$150–250 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$250–450 (≈ US$50–85) excl. bed
- High
- R$450 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pousada double room1 × 2 nights × R$320 | R$640 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × R$350 | R$1,400 |
| Airport bus VIX ↔ Guarapari, both ways2 × R$40 · 2026 estimate | R$80 |
| Local bus ride2 × R$3 · 2026 estimate | R$5 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × R$60 · 2026 estimate | R$120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$225 |
| Trip total≈ R$618 per person per day, bed included | R$2,470≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in reais; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or coconut water at a beach kiosk2026 estimate | R$5–15 (≈ US$1–3) |
| Prato feito lunch2026 estimate | R$25–45 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Beer at a kiosk2026 estimate | R$8–15 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi within town2026 estimate; fixed table, agree before boarding. | R$20–40 (≈ US$4–8) |
| Taxi VIX airport → Guarapari2026 estimate | about R$150 (≈ US$30) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week2026 estimate | R$40–80 (≈ US$8–15) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The intercity bus station sits about 7 km (4.3 mi) out of town on BR-101; allow time and a taxi or local bus to reach it.The intercity bus station sits about 4.3 mi (7 km) out of town on BR-101; allow time and a taxi or local bus to reach it.
- Taxis on Praia do Morro are few and unmetered: agree the price first.
- Peak season (Christmas to Carnaval) doubles the population: book beds and expect slow traffic.
- Sea conditions vary by beach and day: check locally before swimming, and keep clear of jet-ski lanes.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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My bed tonight
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Para este endereço, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
No embassies in Guarapari; consulates and embassies are in Vitória, Rio de Janeiro or Brasília — check before you travel.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- VIX airport → Guarapari, Alvorada bus: about R$20 (≈ US$4), 1 h 30 min; departures from the airport at 09:30 and 16:30about R$20 (≈ US$4), 1 h 30 min; departures from the airport at 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM
- Guarapari → VIX airport, Alvorada bus: departures at 08:10 and 14:50departures at 8:10 AM and 2:50 PM
- Taxi VIX airport → Guarapari: about R$150 (≈ US$30)
Say or show
- Bom dia — Good morning (bom JEE-ah)
- Obrigado / Obrigada — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo / -dah)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (KWAN-too KOOS-tah)
- A conta, por favor — The bill, please (ah KON-tah por fah-VOR)
- Onde fica a praia? — Where is the beach? (ON-jee FEE-kah ah PRY-ah)
- Não falo português — I don't speak Portuguese (now FAH-loo por-too-GAYS)
Area code 27.
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 Guarapari. 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–Jun, Sep–Nov · avoid Dec–Feb (crowds, peak prices), Carnaval week · 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
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for VIX: bus times, taxi fare band, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Praia do Morro, Centro, Meaípe, Areia Preta.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (beaches, kiosks, Pedreira Adventures status) and eat pages with last orders.
- Peak-season and hostile-arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.