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Caravelas
Spend 1 day in Caravelas for a quick dive trip to Abrolhos; arrive early, dive, explore mangroves, and depart same evening.
Caravelas is a tiny coastal town in Bahia, mainly a gateway to the Abrolhos archipelago. The town itself has few sights, so a single day suffices for diving, a mangrove visit, and a short walk around town before heading back.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- July–November (whale season, best diving conditions)
- avoid December–June (rougher seas, fewer marine life sightings)
- Airport
- BPS
- Nights
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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 Caravelas190 ▾
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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 Caravelas, 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
- SafetyCaravelas is low‑risk; main concerns are road safety on BR‑101 and boat safety on rough seas.
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- RestroomsPut toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.Brazil-wide
- Emergency numbers190 police · 193 fire/ambulance (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.
- AirportBPS Porto Seguro Airport (About 2 h drive north on BR‑101 to Caravelas).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; most visitors park a car or stay at the pousada and walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at local barR$5–8 (≈ US$1–2)
- Street or quick mealFresh fish snack (mangrove catch)R$15–30 (≈ US$3–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within town (3.1 mi (5 km))R$20–30 (≈ US$4–6)
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
- BPS Porto Seguro Airport (About 2 h drive north on BR‑101 to Caravelas)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
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May
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Jun
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Jul–Nov. Avoid: Dec–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jul (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Caravelas: 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)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Apr
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May
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Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 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
Town is walkable; most visitors park a car or stay at the pousada and walk. Boats are used for mangrove and Abrolhos trips.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Abrolhos archipelago
goDoor to door: ≈5 h total (including dive time)
Boat from Caravelas port, about 2 h each way
Best July–Nov; book guide Sérginho (073 8808 9987).
Parcel das Paredes
cautionDoor to door: ≈4 h total
Boat from Caravelas, 1 h each way
Night on boat may be uncomfortable; bring seasickness meds.
Mangrove (Mangue) tour
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Small fishing boat, 30 min each way
Wear a T‑shirt, float, avoid stepping on ground.
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.
Pousada dos Navegantes
Cozy B&B in town centre, good base for a night if you prefer not to rush.
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$250–400 (≈ US$50–75) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hostel dorm2 × 1 night × R$150 | R$300 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$250 | R$500 |
| Trip total≈ R$400 per person per day, bed included | R$800≈ US$150 |
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Prices of common things
| Coffee at local bar | R$5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Fresh fish snack (mangrove catch) | R$15–30 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Taxi within town (5 km) | R$20–30 (≈ US$4–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads to Caravelas have blind bends and animal crossings; drive slowly, especially at night.
- Boat trips to Parcel das Paredes can be rough; bring seasickness medication.
- Do not step on mangrove ground; low‑tide oysters can cut you.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Fire/ambulance
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Fire/ambulance193
Embassy
US consulate in Salvador (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Caravelas → Abrolhos boat: ≈ R$350 per person, 2 h each way (check)
- Taxi Caravelas station → town centre: ≈ R$20–30 (5 km (3.1 mi))≈ R$20–30 (3.1 mi (5 km))
Say or show
- Com licença — Excuse me / Sorry (kohm lee‑seh‑nah)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh‑brah‑doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (kwahn‑toh koos‑tah)
- Onde está o barco? — Where is the boat? (ohn‑jee es‑tah oo bar‑koo)
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 Caravelas. 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: July–November (whale season, best diving conditions) · avoid December–June (rougher seas, fewer marine life sightings) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Pousada dos Navegantes for a relaxed schedule.
- Arrange boat guide Sérginho in advance via phone (073 8808 9987).
- Consider a 4‑WD rental if planning off‑road detours to Juerana.
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