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Belford Roxo
Visit Belford Roxo as a day trip from Rio de Janeiro; one day (6–8 h) covers the main square, a church and the industrial park.
Belford Roxo is a densely populated suburb of Rio de Janeiro with a commuter‑train link, a few public squares, churches and an industrial park. Its attractions are clustered near the train station, making a half‑day visit feasible. Most travellers use it as a side‑trip while staying in Rio.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Dec–Mar (rainy season)
- Airport
- GIG
- Nights
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- 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
Emergency numbers for Belford Roxo190 ▾
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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 Belford Roxo, 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 during daylight; stay on main streets and avoid industrial zones after dark.
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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 International Airport (Main airport for Rio region, about 30 km (19 mi) from Belford Roxo).GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (Main airport for Rio region, about 19 mi (30 km) from Belford Roxo).
- Getting aroundTake the commuter train from Central do Brasil (Rio) to Belford Roxo station (≈30 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local caféR$5–8 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))R$30–45 (≈ US$6–9)
- Budget bedHotel single room, a night, per personR$120 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$30 (≈ US$6) · Mid R$65 (≈ US$13) · High R$120 (≈ US$25)
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 International Airport (Main airport for Rio region, about 30 km (19 mi) from Belford Roxo)GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (Main airport for Rio region, about 19 mi (30 km) from Belford Roxo)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
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29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
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Dec
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Belford Roxo: 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.
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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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
Take the commuter train from Central do Brasil (Rio) to Belford Roxo station (≈30 min). From the station, walk or catch local buses to the square and churches. No dedicated city transit; taxis are available.
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Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Rio de Janeiro (downtown)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h round trip
Commuter train Central do Brasil → Belford Roxo (≈30 min)
Use for a quick visit to Praça de Areia Branca and the churches.
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.
Gran Hotel Souto
Central location in the city centre; basic rooms, suitable for a night if needed.
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$30–50 (≈ US$6–10) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$50–80 (≈ US$10–15) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel single room1 × 1 night × R$120 | R$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × R$30 | R$30 |
| Commuter train round trip1 × R$10 · check | R$10 |
| Local bus fare1 × R$5 · check | R$5 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$17 |
| Trip total≈ R$182 per person per day, bed included | R$182≈ US$35 |
Gran Hotel Souto rates (check).
2026 estimate in reais; flights and Rio‑based accommodation excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a local café | R$5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Pizzaria Tarantela slice | R$20–30 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Taxi (5 km) | R$30–45 (≈ US$6–9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last commuter trains leave around 22:00; plan return to Rio earlier.Last commuter trains leave around 10:00 PM; plan return to Rio earlier.
- Industrial areas have limited pedestrian access; stick to marked routes.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Para este endereço, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
Embassy
US consulate in Rio de Janeiro; check address.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Rio → Belford Roxo: about R$5 (≈ under US$1) one way, 30 min (check)
Say or show
- Desculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (desˈkuʎi)
- Obrigado — Thank you (obɾiˈgado)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (ˈkwɐ̃tu ˈkusta)
- Onde fica a estação? — Where is the train station? (ˈõdʒi ˈfika a istaˈsɐ̃w)
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 Belford Roxo. 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: May–Oct · avoid Dec–Mar (rainy season) · 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
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Gran Hotel Souto for late arrivals from Rio.
- Combine with a visit to neighboring Duque de Caxias (train line continues).
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