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Itamaraju
Skip unless you are driving the BR-101 and need a meal or a bed; the Monte Pascoal park is the only reason to detour, and that is a half-day stop.
Itamaraju is a service town on the BR-101 highway in southern Bahia, 80 km inland from the Whale Coast beaches. Its main draw is Monte Pascoal National Historic Park, where Brazil was first sighted in 1500. The town itself has no tourist buzz; most travellers pass through for fuel, food or a night en route to Porto Seguro or Teixeira de Freitas.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (rainy season, roads may flood)
- Airport
- BPS
- Nights
- 1
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- 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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Itamaraju190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Itamaraju, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyItamaraju is a quiet town; the main risk is traffic on the BR-101.
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- RestroomsPut toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.Brazil-wide
- Emergency numbers190 police · 193 fire · 192 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 1.5 h by car; nearest commercial airport.).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable in 20 min.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (small)R$4–6 (≈ US$1–2)
- BeerBeer (skol or brahma, 350 ml)R$5–8 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within townR$15–25 (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedSimple double room (roadside hotel), a night, per roomR$80 (≈ US$15)
- Mid-range bedSimple double room (roadside hotel), a night, per roomR$120 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedSimple double room (roadside hotel), a night, per roomR$200 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$80 (≈ US$15) · Mid R$150 (≈ US$30) · High R$250 (≈ US$50)
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 1.5 h by car; nearest commercial airport.)
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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
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
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jul (17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) low), wettest Mar (14 rain days), driest Sep (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Itamaraju: 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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Apr
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
12 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°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
The town is walkable in 20 min. You need a car or taxi to reach Monte Pascoal (about 15 km east).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Monte Pascoal National Historic Park
goDoor to door: 30 min
Car or taxi east on BA-001, about 15 km (9.3 mi)Car or taxi east on BA-001, about 9.3 mi (15 km)
First land sighted by Cabral in 1500; Pataxó indigenous area. Call ahead for hours.
Porto Seguro
goDoor to door: 1.5 h
BR-101 north then BA-001 east, about 1.5 h
Historic centre and beaches; a full-day trip.
Teixeira de Freitas
cautionDoor to door: 40 min
BR-101 south, about 40 min
Larger town with services; no major sights.
Cumuruxatiba
goDoor to door: 1 h
BA-001 east, about 1 h
Quiet beach village; good for a half-day.
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.
BR-101 corridor (Santo Antônio do Monte)
Hotels along the highway; convenient for a one-night stop.
Town centre
Basic options near Praça 2 de Julho; quieter but less convenient for the road.
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$80–120 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$120–200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- R$200 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Simple double room (roadside hotel)1 × 1 night × R$120 | R$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$150 | R$300 |
| Car fuel for 100 km (ethanol or petrol)1 × R$60 · check | R$60 |
| Meal for one (self-service restaurant)2 × R$25 | R$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$53 |
| Trip total≈ R$292 per person per day, bed included | R$583≈ US$110 |
2026 estimate in BRL; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Self-service lunch (per kg) | R$25–35 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Beer (skol or brahma, 350 ml) | R$5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Coffee (small) | R$4–6 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Fuel (ethanol, per litre) | R$4.50–5.50 (≈ US$1–2) (check) |
| Taxi within town | R$15–25 (≈ US$3–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Monte Pascoal park hours are not posted online; call ahead (+55 73 3294-1870) to confirm opening.
- No bank or ATM inside the park; bring cash for entry and food.
- BR-101 truck traffic is heavy; be careful when pulling out of roadside hotels.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Fire
- 193
- Ambulance
- 192
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Para este endereço, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police190
- Fire193
- Ambulance192
Embassy
Nearest consulates: US consular agency in Salvador (check), most other embassies in Brasília.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi to Monte Pascoal park (one way): about R$50–70 (≈ US$10–13) (check)
- Bus Itamaraju → Porto Seguro: about R$25–35 (≈ US$5–7) (check)
Say or show
- Bom dia — Hello / Good day (bohm dee-ah)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-gah-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (kwahn-toh koos-tah)
- Onde fica o parque? — Where is the park? (ohn-deh fee-kah oo pahr-kee)
- Aceita cartão? — Can I pay by card? (ah-say-tah kahr-tow)
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 Itamaraju. 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 Nov–Mar (rainy season, roads may flood) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Monte Pascoal page with verified opening hours and entry fee.
- BR-101 fuel and food stops field-checked.
- Pocket card with park contact and emergency numbers.
Sources
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