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Joanópolis
Half-day or one-night stop for waterfalls and hiking: Cachoeira dos Pretos and Pico do Selado are the draw. Not a base for the Campinas region.
Joanópolis is a small town in the Campinas Region of São Paulo state, known for its waterfalls and mountain peaks. Most visitors come for a day trip or a single night to hike to Cachoeira dos Pretos (154 m) or climb Pico do Selado (2070 m). The town itself has limited services, so plan your meals and accommodation ahead.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (heavy rain, trails slippery)
- Airports
- VCP · GRU
- 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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Joanópolis190 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Joanópolis, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyJoanópolis is generally safe for daytime hiking and town visits.
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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.
- AirportcheckVCP Viracopos (Campinas) (About 1.5 h drive; no direct bus, check).
- Getting aroundCar is essential: the waterfalls and peaks are 7–31 km (4.3–19 mi) from the centre.Car is essential: the waterfalls and peaks are 4.3–19 mi (7–31 km) from the centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a padariaR$ 5–8 (≈ US$1–2)
- BeerBeer (long neck)R$ 6–10 (≈ US$2)
- Budget bedPousada double room, a night, per roomR$150 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedPousada double room, a night, per roomR$250 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedPousada double room, a night, per roomR$400 (≈ US$75)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$150 (≈ US$30) · Mid R$300 (≈ US$60) · High R$500 (≈ US$95)
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
- VCP Viracopos (Campinas) (About 1.5 h drive; no direct bus, check) · GRU São Paulo–Guarulhos (About 2 h drive; check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Feb
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Mar
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°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
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jun (11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) low), wettest Jan (16 rain days), driest Jun (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Joanópolis: 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
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
16 rd
Feb
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
14 rd
Mar
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
12 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4 rd
Jul
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°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 is essential: the waterfalls and peaks are 7–31 km from the centre. No public transport to the sights.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Piracaia
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Car, about 30 min
Small town with a waterfall and a lake.
Campos do Jordão
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Car via MG-173, about 1.5 h
Mountain resort with architecture and fondue.
Santo Antônio do Pinhal
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Car, about 1 h
Smaller, quieter alternative to Campos do Jordão.
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.
Downtown Joanópolis
A few pousadas and guesthouses; walking distance to restaurants.
Rural lodges near the waterfalls
Quieter, closer to trails; need a 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$30–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$ 250–400 (≈ US$50–75) excl. bed
- High
- R$ 400 (≈ US$75)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pousada double room1 × 1 night × R$250 | R$250 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$300 | R$600 |
| Car rental per day (economy)1 × R$120 · check | R$120 |
| Fuel for a day trip (about 100 km)1 × R$60 · check | R$60 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$103 |
| Trip total≈ R$567 per person per day, bed included | R$1,133≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in BRL; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a padaria | R$ 5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Lunch (prato feito) | R$ 25–40 (≈ US$5–8) |
| Beer (long neck) | R$ 6–10 (≈ US$2) |
| Pousada double room per night | R$ 150–400 (≈ US$30–75) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Trails can be muddy after rain; wear proper shoes.
- No ATM may be available in town; bring cash.
- Cachoeira dos Pretos requires a short hike; check conditions locally.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Para este endereço, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
The US and most other embassies are in Brasília; consulates in São Paulo. Check /brazil/visa-requirements.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Viracopos → Joanópolis (taxi/rideshare): about R$ 200–300 (≈ US$40–60), about 1.5 h (check)
- Downtown → Cachoeira dos Pretos (car): about 18 km (11 mi), 25 minabout 11 mi (18 km), 25 min
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 is it? (KWAN-too KOOS-tah)
- Onde fica a cachoeira? — Where is the waterfall? (OHN-jee FEE-kah ah kah-shoo-EH-rah)
- Posso pagar com cartão? — Can I pay by card? (POH-soo pah-GAR kohm kar-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 Joanópolis. 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 (heavy rain, trails slippery) · 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
- 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
Sources
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