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Cunha
Spend 2 days in Cunha: walk to waterfalls and lavender farms, then depart; reachable by car 2.5 h from São Paulo.
Cunha is a small historic town on the São Paulo–Rio de Janeiro border, known for lavender fields, mountain views and waterfalls. It is best explored on foot and fits a short 2‑day stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jun–Aug (heavy rain in the park)
- Airport
- CGH
- Nights
- 2
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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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Cunha190 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Cunha, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyCunha is generally safe; keep valuables hidden, especially on buses and in markets.
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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.
- AirportCGH São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (≈ 70 km (43 mi), 1 h 30 min by car via SP‑171).CGH São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (≈ 43 mi (70 km), 1 h 30 min by car via SP‑171).
- Getting aroundWalk is the easiest; roads are narrow.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a 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$30–40 (≈ US$6–8)
- Budget bedDormitory bed, a night, per personR$80 (≈ US$15)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per roomR$350 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per roomR$500 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$150 (≈ US$30) · Mid R$250 (≈ US$50) · 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
- CGH São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (≈ 70 km (43 mi), 1 h 30 min by car via SP‑171)CGH São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (≈ 43 mi (70 km), 1 h 30 min by car via SP‑171)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
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27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Care
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Care
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Care
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°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
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jun (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest May (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cunha: 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)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 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
Walk is the easiest; roads are narrow. Car rental from São Paulo or Rio recommended for day trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Desterro Waterfall
goDoor to door: ≈30 min each way
Drive 10 km (6.2 mi) south on SP‑171, park near trailheadDrive 6.2 mi (10 km) south on SP‑171, park near trailhead
Short walk to falls, free entry
Pedra da Macela
goDoor to door: ≈40 min each way
Drive 15 km (9.3 mi) north, park at viewpointDrive 9.3 mi (15 km) north, park at viewpoint
Panoramic view of the bay
Serra do Mar State Park
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h each way
Drive 20 km (12 mi) east on SP‑171, enter park at trailheadDrive 12 mi (20 km) east on SP‑171, enter park at trailhead
Check trail conditions, may need guide
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.
Hotel Fazenda Alvorada
Rural setting, access via SP‑171 km (106 mi) 22Rural setting, access via SP‑106 mi (171 km) 22
Pousada dos Anjos
Near road to Paraty, km 57
Pousada Vale das Cachoeiras
Close to Monjolo Highway waterfalls
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$180–300 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel double room1 × 2 nights × R$350 | R$700 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × R$250 | R$1,000 |
| Car rental 2 days (compact, fuel)2 × R$200 | R$400 |
| eSIM data 7 days2 × R$120 | R$240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$234 |
| Trip total≈ R$644 per person per day, bed included | R$2,574≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | R$5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Local lunch (rice, beans, meat) | R$15–25 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bottle of wine | R$30–60 (≈ US$6–12) |
| Taxi (5 km) | R$30–40 (≈ US$6–8) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus service ends at Guaratinguetá; check Viação São José schedule.
- Roads can be slippery in rainy season; drive cautiously.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- São Paulo → Cunha (car rental, 2 days): ≈ R$200 total, fuel extra
- Bus Guaratinguetá → Cunha: ≈ R$15 one‑way, limited service
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 Cunha. 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 Jun–Aug (heavy rain in the park) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Car rental from São Paulo (30 min from Congonhas) or Rio (45 min from Santos‑Duque de Caxias).
- Add a guided lavender farm tour (check local operators).
Sources
- officialWikidata – Cunha
- secondaryWikivoyage: Cunha, revision 4897619 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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