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São José dos Campos
Stay one night for business or the city’s parks and museums; add 2–3 nights for São Francisco Xavier’s waterfalls and trails.
São José dos Campos is an aerospace and research centre in the Vale do Paraíba, between São Paulo and the North Coast. Most visitors come for business. For leisure, the city offers parks and a small set of cultural sights; the mountain district of São Francisco Xavier has rainforest, waterfalls and hiking trails.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Sep (cooler, generally drier)
- avoid Dec–Mar (hotter, wetter)
- Airports
- SJK · GRU
- Nights
- 1–2
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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for São José dos Campos190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about São José dos Campos, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyTake ordinary big-city precautions: avoid walking in Centro late at night, keep valuables out of sight, and use a taxi for longer trips after dark.
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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.
- AirportcheckSJK Aeroporto Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf (Domestic airport; flight routes and schedules: check.).
- Getting aroundThe Centro and Vila Adyana are walkable for a few sights.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee2026 estimate: R$ 5–12 (≈ US$1–3)
- Sit-down mealRodízio churrascaria dinner2026 estimate: R$ 50–90 (≈ US$10–17)
- Beer600 ml bottle2026 estimate: R$ 10–18 (≈ US$2–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi, 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi, 3.1 mi (5 km)Check current fare
- Metro or bus rideCity bus rideCheck current fare
- Museum or sight ticketCachoeira do Roncador entryCheck current admission and opening days
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personR$70 (≈ US$13)
- Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomR$300 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomR$500 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$200 (≈ US$40) · Mid R$350 (≈ US$65) · High R$600 (≈ US$120)
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
- SJK Aeroporto Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf (Domestic airport; flight routes and schedules: check.) · GRU São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (Alternative for international arrivals; road journey time varies with traffic.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Apr–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jul (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jan (17 rain days), driest Jun (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
São José dos Campos: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
17 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
14 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
13 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°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
The Centro and Vila Adyana are walkable for a few sights. City buses connect downtown with suburbs but can be crowded at peak times, and suburb-to-suburb coverage is limited. Taxis or a rental car are more practical for longer trips, including São Francisco Xavier. Traffic is heavy at peak hours; current fares and schedules: 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
São Francisco Xavier
goDoor to door: Travel time: check
Drive via SP-050 through Monteiro Lobato, then take the municipal road; public-transport schedules: check.
Mountain village, waterfalls and trails. A car gives more flexibility; check access and conditions before setting out.
Caraguatatuba
goDoor to door: Travel time: check
Drive via SP-99 (Tamoios) or check intercity bus service from São José dos Campos.
A North Coast beach option; check road and bus conditions before departure.
Ubatuba
overnightDoor to door: Travel time: check
Drive via SP-99 and the coastal road; check current bus routes and schedules.
Allow extra time for the coast journey; an overnight stay is more practical than a rushed return trip.
Campos do Jordão
goDoor to door: Travel time: check
Drive via SP-050 and the connecting mountain roads; check public transport.
A mountain-town outing; allow for road traffic and seasonal demand.
São Paulo
goDoor to door: Travel time: check
Use the Via Dutra (BR-116) by car or check intercity buses from the Rodoviária Nova.
A direct regional connection; journey time depends on traffic and service.
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.
Vila Adyana
Near Vicentina Aranha and Santos Dumont parks, with cafés and restaurants.
Centro
Convenient for the municipal market and central sights; avoid walking here late at night.
Jardim Satélite
Near Shopping Vale Sul and the Via Dutra; practical if travelling by car.
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
| Mid-range double room1 × 1 night × R$300 | R$300 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$350 | R$700 |
| Airport transfer from Guarulhos, one way2 × R$150 · 2026 estimate; check current fare and whether the service is shared or private. | R$300 |
| Compact car rental, one day1 × R$250 · 2026 estimate; check current rates and insurance terms. | R$250 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × R$50 · 2026 estimate; check plan and coverage. | R$100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$165 |
| Trip total≈ R$908 per person per day, bed included | R$1,815≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate; check current availability and rates.
2026 estimate in reais; flights and intercity transport excluded. Accommodation and daily costs vary; verify current rates before booking. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | 2026 estimate: R$ 5–12 (≈ US$1–3) |
| Prato feito lunch | 2026 estimate: R$ 20–35 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Rodízio churrascaria dinner | 2026 estimate: R$ 50–90 (≈ US$10–17) |
| Beer, 600 ml bottle | 2026 estimate: R$ 10–18 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Taxi, 5 km | Check current fare |
| City bus ride | Check current fare |
| Cachoeira do Roncador entry | Check current admission and opening days |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Avoid walking around Centro late at night; use a taxi for longer journeys after dark.
- Keep phones and valuables out of sight, including around restaurants, bars and shopping malls.
- Avoid unfamiliar late-night parties; ask a local host about current conditions.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
No embassies here; foreign consular services are in São Paulo. Check your country's official directory for addresses.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi: Check current fare before travel.
- Bus São José dos Campos → São Paulo: Check current fare and schedule.
- Bus São José dos Campos → Caraguatatuba: Check current fare and schedule.
Say or show
- Bom dia — Good morning
- Obrigado / Obrigada — Thank you
- Quanto custa? — How much is it?
- Onde é a rodoviária? — Where is the bus station?
- Preciso de ajuda — I need help
- A conta, por favor — The bill, please
Brazil emergency numbers: police 190, ambulance 192, fire 193.
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 São José dos Campos. 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 (cooler, generally drier) · avoid Dec–Mar (hotter, wetter) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 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