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Mesquita
Skip Mesquita unless you have family or business there; it's a commuter suburb with no tourist draw. A half-day is enough to see the APA Gericinó-Mendanha and the stadium.
Mesquita is the newest municipality in Baixada Fluminense, split from Nova Iguaçu in 1999. It's a residential and industrial corridor between Nova Iguaçu and Rio de Janeiro, with a few green areas and a football stadium. Most travellers pass through on the train or bus without stopping.
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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
- GIG · SDU
- Nights
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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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Mesquita190 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mesquita, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyMesquita is a working-class suburb with typical urban risks: petty theft on trains and buses, and poorly lit streets 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.
- AirportGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (About 40 km (25 mi); taxi or ride-share about 1 h…GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (About 25 mi (40 km); taxi or ride-share about 1 h…
- Getting aroundTrains on the Japeri line connect Mesquita to Central do Brasil (about 1 h).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (cafezinho)R$ 4–7 (≈ US$1–2)
- BeerBeer (garrafa 600 ml)R$ 6–10 (≈ US$2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km)R$ 20–30 (≈ US$4–6)
- Budget bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per roomR$100 (≈ US$19)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per roomR$150 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedBudget hotel double room, 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$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
- GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (About 40 km (25 mi); taxi or ride-share about 1 h, or bus to Central do Brasil then train to Mesquita (about 1.5 h)) · SDU Santos Dumont Airport (About 35 km (22 mi); taxi or ride-share about 50 min, or bus to Central do Brasil then train (about 1.5 h))GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (About 25 mi (40 km); taxi or ride-share about 1 h, or bus to Central do Brasil then train to Mesquita (about 1.5 h)) · SDU Santos Dumont Airport (About 22 mi (35 km); taxi or ride-share about 50 min, or bus to Central do Brasil then train (about 1.5 h))
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
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
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jun (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mesquita: 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)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 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
Trains on the Japeri line connect Mesquita to Central do Brasil (about 1 h). Buses and vans run along Via Light and Getúlio de Moura avenue. Taxis and ride-shares are available but scarce.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Nova Iguaçu
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Train (Japeri line) about 10 min, or bus
Larger city with shopping and the Nova Iguaçu Municipal Park.
Rio de Janeiro
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Train to Central do Brasil about 1 h, or bus via Via Light
Full day for beaches, museums and nightlife.
Door to door: About 30 min
Bus or taxi about 20 min
Similar commuter suburb; no major sights.
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.
Centro (Mesquita)
Near the train station; limited options, mostly budget hotels.
Vila Emil
Quieter residential area with a few hotels.
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
| Budget hotel double room1 × 1 night × R$100 | R$100 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × R$80 | R$80 |
| Train Central do Brasil ↔ Mesquita (round trip)1 × R$10 · check | R$10 |
| Bus Rio Centro ↔ Mesquita (round trip)1 × R$15 · check | R$15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$21 |
| Trip total≈ R$226 per person per day, bed included | R$226≈ US$45 |
2026 estimate in BRL; flights and long-distance buses excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (cafezinho) | R$ 4–7 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Lunch (prato feito) | R$ 15–25 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Beer (garrafa 600 ml) | R$ 6–10 (≈ US$2) |
| Taxi 5 km | R$ 20–30 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Train ticket (Central do Brasil ↔ Mesquita)check | R$ 5–7 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train service can be crowded and delayed; check SuperVia for updates.
- The APA Gericinó-Mendanha has marked trails but no visitor centre; go with a local guide or GPS.
- Estádio Giulite Coutinho is only open on match days; check América FC schedule.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
Most embassies are in Brasília; consulates in Rio de Janeiro (about 1 h away).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Central do Brasil → Mesquita: about R$ 5–7 (≈ US$1–2), about 1 h (check)
- Taxi from Galeão to Mesquita: R$ 80–120 (≈ US$15–25)
Say or show
- Bom dia — Hello / Good morning
- Obrigado / Obrigada — Thank you
- Quanto custa? — How much is it?
- Onde fica a estação de trem? — Where is the train station?
- Posso pagar com cartão? — Can I pay by card?
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 Mesquita. 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
- 4 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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