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Angra dos Reis
Spend 2 days: one for town sights and boat to Ilha Grande, another for island hiking or beach; travel from Rio or São Paulo by bus or car (≈2 h).
Angra dos Reis is a gateway to Ilha Grande and hosts many beaches and historic sites. A short stay lets you explore the town, take a ferry to the island for a day hike, and return without rushing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (rainy, higher sea risk)
- Airports
- GIG · SDU
- Nights
- 2
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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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Angra dos Reis190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Angra dos Reis, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyCrime is a concern; stay in well‑lit areas, avoid isolated beaches after dark, and keep cash and passports secure.
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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.
- AirportcheckGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (Bus Costa Verde to Angra, about 2 h 30 min; check).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; buses run along BR‑101.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféR$5–8 (≈ US$1–2)
- BeerBeer (draft)R$8–12 (≈ US$2–3)
- 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 bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personR$30 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomR$200 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomR$350 (≈ US$65)
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
- GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (Bus Costa Verde to Angra, about 2 h 30 min; check) · SDU Santos Dumont Airport (Bus Costa Verde to Angra, about 2 h 30 min; check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jul (17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) low), wettest Jan (16 rain days), driest Jun (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Angra dos Reis: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°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
Town is walkable; buses run along BR‑101. Ferries to Ilha Grande depart twice daily (≈90 min). Rent a bike or take a taxi for short trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ilha Grande (Vila do Abraão)
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Ferry from Angra port, 90 min; boats every hour
Day hikes to Lopes Mendes beach or Dois Rios waterfall.
Paraty
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus north on BR‑101, ~45 min
Colonial town, good for a half‑day walk.
Mangaratiba
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus south on BR‑101, ~30 min
Quiet beach village, optional stop.
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.
Hotel Kuxixo
Center, double R$45, basic rooms
Pousada AngraBella
Beachfront, breakfast included
365 Hostel
Backpackers, central location
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$150–250 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 2 nights × R$200 | R$400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × R$150 | R$600 |
| Ferry to Ilha Grande (round trip)2 × R$25 · check | R$50 |
| Bike rental (half day)2 × R$15 · check | R$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$108 |
| Trip total≈ R$297 per person per day, bed included | R$1,188≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in reais; flights and long‑distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | R$5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Fresh fish dish | R$30–50 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Beer (draft) | R$8–12 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi (5 km) | R$30–45 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Ferry ticket to Ilha Grande | R$15–25 (≈ US$3–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Crime rates are higher than nearby coastal towns; keep valuables secure.
- Ferry schedules change often; confirm times at the port.
- Boat operators may overcharge tourists; compare prices (R$15 (≈ US$3)‑R$25 (≈ US$5)).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
US consulate in Rio de Janeiro; other embassies in Brasília.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Rio → Angra: ≈R$70, 2 h (check schedule)
- Ferry Angra → Ilha Grande: R$15–25 (≈ US$3–5), 90 min (check operator)
Say or show
- Com licença — Excuse me / Sorry (kohm lee-sah)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-gah-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (kwahn-toh koos-tah)
- Onde fica a balsa? — Where is the ferry? (ohn-dee fee-kah ah bal-sah)
- Posso pagar com cartão? — Can I pay by card? (poh-soo pah-gar kohn kar-tawn)
- Onde fica o banheiro? — Where is the toilet? (ohn-dee fee-kah oo bahn-yay-roh)
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 Angra dos Reis. 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, higher sea risk) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas 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
- Boat‑to‑Ilha Grande package (ferry + guided hike).
- Bike rentals on Contorno road for coastal rides.
- Mid‑range hotels with breakfast to reduce food costs.
Sources
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