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Taboão da Serra
Skip as a destination. Use only if you have business or family in the city: one night is enough. No tourist sights.
Taboão da Serra is a working-class suburb of São Paulo, 20 km southwest of the city centre. It has no notable attractions, museums or parks. Most travellers pass through on the BR-116 highway. The only reason to stop is for a specific visit (family, work) or to sleep near the highway before an early departure.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (rainy and hot)
- Airports
- GRU · CGH
- Nights
- 1
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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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Taboão da Serra190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Taboão da Serra, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyTaboão da Serra is a typical Brazilian suburb: keep valuables out of sight, avoid walking alone at night…
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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.
- AirportGRU São Paulo/Guarulhos International (About 45 km (28 mi), 1–1.5 h by car or bus).GRU São Paulo/Guarulhos International (About 28 mi (45 km), 1–1.5 h by car or bus).
- Getting aroundCar or taxi is the only practical way.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (cafézinho)R$4–7 (≈ US$1–2)
- BeerBeer (long neck)R$6–10 (≈ US$2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from São Paulo (Pinheiros)checkR$60–90 (≈ US$12–17)
- Metro or bus rideBus from São Paulo (one way)checkR$8 (≈ US$2)
- Budget bedDouble room, a night, per roomR$150 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, a night, per roomR$220 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedDouble room, a night, per roomR$300 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$80 (≈ US$15) · Mid R$150 (≈ US$30) · High R$300 (≈ US$60)
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
- GRU São Paulo/Guarulhos International (About 45 km (28 mi), 1–1.5 h by car or bus) · CGH São Paulo/Congonhas (About 20 km (12 mi), 40 min by car)GRU São Paulo/Guarulhos International (About 28 mi (45 km), 1–1.5 h by car or bus) · CGH São Paulo/Congonhas (About 12 mi (20 km), 40 min by car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
not flagged
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
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jun (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jan (16 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Taboão da Serra: 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)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
16 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
15 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
14 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
11 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
13 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°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
Car or taxi is the only practical way. Local buses connect to São Paulo (terminal at Shopping Taboão). No metro.
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 Paulo
goDoor to door: 40 min–1 h
Car or bus (Emtu lines from Shopping Taboão)
Full day for museums, parks and restaurants.
Embu das Artes
goDoor to door: 20 min
Car via BR-116, about 15 min
Colonial town with art fairs on weekends.
Cotia
goDoor to door: 30 min
Car via SP-270, about 20 min
Smaller town with a few parks and restaurants.
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.
Near Shopping Taboão
Closest to the highway and the only mall; limited options.
São Paulo (Morumbi or Pinheiros)
Better choice: 20–30 min drive, far more hotels and restaurants.
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$80–150 (≈ US$15–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$150–300 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
- High
- R$300 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Single room (Grand Taboão Hotel or similar)1 × 1 night × R$180 | R$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × R$150 | R$150 |
| Taxi from São Paulo (Congonhas)1 × R$80 · check | R$80 |
| Bus from São Paulo (one way)1 × R$8 · check | R$8 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$42 |
| Trip total≈ R$460 per person per day, bed included | R$460≈ US$90 |
2026 estimate in BRL; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (cafézinho) | R$4–7 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Lunch (prato feito) | R$20–35 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Beer (long neck) | R$6–10 (≈ US$2) |
| Taxi from São Paulo (Pinheiros)check | R$60–90 (≈ US$12–17) |
| Bus from São Paulo (one way)check | R$8 (≈ US$2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Traffic on BR-116 is heavy during peak hours (7–9, 17–20).
- Public transport is limited; a car is essential.
- No tourist infrastructure: no tour guides, no visitor centre.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
Most embassies are in Brasília; consulates in São Paulo. The US Consulate General is in São Paulo (check address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi from Congonhas to Taboão da Serra: about R$80 (≈ US$15) (check)
- Bus from São Paulo (terminal Pinheiros) to Taboão da Serra: about R$8 (≈ US$2) (check)
Say or show
- Bom dia — Hello / Good morning (bohm DEE-ah)
- Obrigado / Obrigada — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo / oh-bree-GAH-dah)
- Quanto custa? — How much? (KWAN-toh KOOS-tah)
- Onde fica o ponto de ônibus? — Where is the bus stop? (OHN-jee FEE-kah oo POHN-too jee OH-nee-boos)
- Preciso de um táxi — I need a taxi (preh-SEE-zoo jee oon TAHK-see)
No local tourist office.
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 Taboão da Serra. 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 (rainy and hot) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Shopping Taboão and the two main restaurants.
- Verified opening hours for Grand Taboão Hotel.
- Bus schedules from São Paulo (terminal Rodoviário Tietê or Pinheiros).
Sources
- officialPrefeitura de Taboão da Serra
- secondaryWikidata
- secondaryWikivoyage: Taboão da Serra, revision 3509780 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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