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Nova Iguaçu
Visit Nova Iguaçu for a half‑day to see historic churches and the municipal park; no overnight stay needed.
Nova Iguaçu sits in the Baixada Fluminense, a suburban belt of Rio de Janeiro. Its main attractions are colonial‑era churches, the municipal park and nearby natural reserves. Public transport from Rio’s Central Station reaches the city in 30‑45 min, so a short visit fits into a Rio itinerary.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Feb–Mar
- 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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Nova Iguaçu190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Nova Iguaçu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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 alert on public transport after dark and keep valuables concealed.
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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 45 km (28 mi); bus or taxi to Central do Brasil, then train to Nova Iguaçu).GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (About 28 mi (45 km); bus or taxi to Central do Brasil, then train to Nova Iguaçu).
- Getting aroundUrban buses and vans depart from Rio’s Central do Brasil station to Nova Iguaçu; the BR‑116 (Via Dutra) also serves the city by car.
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)
- 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)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket Rio‑Nova IguaçuR$5–8 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedDormitory bed, a night, per personR$25 (≈ US$5)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, a night, per roomR$130 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedDouble room, a night, per roomR$200 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$30 (≈ US$6) · Mid R$60 (≈ US$12) · 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 (About 45 km (28 mi); bus or taxi to Central do Brasil, then train to Nova Iguaçu) · SDU Santos Dumont Airport (About 40 km (25 mi); taxi to Central do Brasil, then train)GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (About 28 mi (45 km); bus or taxi to Central do Brasil, then train to Nova Iguaçu) · SDU Santos Dumont Airport (About 25 mi (40 km); taxi to Central do Brasil, then train)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
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29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Feb–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jun (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Feb (13 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nova Iguaçu: 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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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°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
Urban buses and vans depart from Rio’s Central do Brasil station to Nova Iguaçu; the BR‑116 (Via Dutra) also serves the city by car. Walkable centre for the listed 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
Reserva Biológica Federal do Tinguá
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus from Nova Iguaçu central terminal, about 45 min
Check trail conditions; entry free.
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.
Apart Hotel Mont Blanc Diamond Flat
Central area, close to bus terminal; suitable for a night if you choose to stay.
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$70–120 (≈ US$13–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$120–200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- R$200 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Dormitory bed2 × 3 nights × R$35 | R$210 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × R$60 | R$360 |
| Trip total≈ R$95 per person per day, bed included | R$570≈ US$110 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | R$5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Feijoada plate | R$25–40 (≈ US$5–8) |
| Bus ticket Rio‑Nova Iguaçu | R$5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi (5 km) | R$30–45 (≈ US$6–9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules vary on weekends; check timetables at the Central do Brasil station.
- Some historic sites have limited opening hours; verify before you go.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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- Ambulance192
- Fire193
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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 Nova Iguaçu. 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 Feb–Mar · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 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 Apart Hotel Mont Blanc for a relaxed evening after Rio activities.
- Combine Nova Iguaçu visit with a Rio day‑trip using the same bus ticket.
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