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Mangaratiba
Spend 1–2 days, use Mangaratiba as a ferry point to Ilha Grande and visit its beaches; arrive by bus or car from Rio.
Mangaratiba is a small coastal town in Rio de Janeiro state, about 100 km south of Rio. It offers several beaches, a state park and a ferry departure to Ilha Grande. A single night is enough to see the highlights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (crowded, hot), Jul (winter school holidays)
- Airports
- GIG · SDU
- Nights
- 1–2
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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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Mangaratiba190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mangaratiba, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; watch belongings on crowded beaches and keep an eye on traffic when crossing streets.
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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.
- AirportGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão (Bus to Novo Rio terminal, then Costa Verde bus to Mangaratiba, about 2.5 h total).
- Getting aroundBus from Rio's Novo Rio terminal (Costa Verde line, ~100 km (62 mi), ~2 h).Bus from Rio's Novo Rio terminal (Costa Verde line, ~62 mi (100 km), ~2 h).
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 (first km)R$7–10 (≈ US$2)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personR$80 (≈ US$15)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomR$450 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomR$700 (≈ US$130)
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
- GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão (Bus to Novo Rio terminal, then Costa Verde bus to Mangaratiba, about 2.5 h total) · SDU Rio de Janeiro–Santos Dumont (Taxi to Novo Rio terminal, then Costa Verde bus to Mangaratiba, about 2 h total)
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
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Care
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct. Mixed: Jul. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jun (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Jan (10 rain days), driest Apr (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mangaratiba: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°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
Bus from Rio's Novo Rio terminal (Costa Verde line, ~100 km, ~2 h). Car via BR‑101. No local urban transit; walk or taxi to beaches and ferry pier.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ilha Grande (ferry)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min total
Walk to Mangaratiba pier, board ferry (≈1 h) to Vila do Abraão
Ferry runs daily; schedule, ticket availability and exact travel time need check.
Parque Estadual Cunhambebe
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Taxi or rented car, 15 min north via BR‑101
Check trail conditions; entry free.
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.
OYO Residencial Itacuruçá Apart Hotel
R$112 per night, beach close, breakfast included
Pousada Costa Verde
R$122 per night, a block from the beach
Guapuruvu Hostel
Free basic breakfast, near Garatucaia Beach and ferry pier
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$150–200 (≈ US$30–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$250–350 (≈ US$50–65) excl. bed
- High
- R$400–600 (≈ US$75–120) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × R$450 | R$450 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$250 | R$500 |
| Bus Rio → Mangaratiba (one way)2 × R$40 · check | R$80 |
| Ferry to Ilha Grande (round trip)2 × R$120 · check | R$240 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × R$120 · check | R$240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$151 |
| Trip total≈ R$831 per person per day, bed included | R$1,661≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in reais; flights and long-distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | R$5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Water bottle | R$3–5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meal (fish or chicken, local restaurant) | R$30–50 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Taxi (first km) | R$7–10 (≈ US$2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry to Ilha Grande runs daily but schedule and ticket availability vary: check at the pier the day before.
- No ATM in the centre? Some reports say cash is needed for small shops; bring enough reais.
- BR-101 can be slow on weekends and holidays; plan extra time if driving.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
US consulate in Rio de Janeiro (check address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Rio → Mangaratiba (Costa Verde): about R$40 (≈ US$8), 2 h (check)
- Ferry Mangaratiba → Ilha Grande: about R$120 (≈ US$25) round‑trip, 1 h each way (check)
Say or show
- Com licença — Excuse me / Sorry (koh-mee LEE-sah)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (KWAHN-toh KOO-stah)
- Onde fica a praia? — Where is the beach? (OHN-jee FEE-kah ah PRY-ah)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mangaratiba. 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, hot), Jul (winter school holidays) · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a car rental for flexible beach hopping.
- Combine a night in Mangaratiba with a day on Ilha Grande for a compact coastal itinerary.
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