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Poços de Caldas
Spend 1–2 days in Poços de Caldas for the thermal parks, city squares and local sweets; longer only if you want a relaxed spa break.
Poços de Caldas is a historic hydromineral resort in Southern Minas Gerais, known for its parks, thermal waters and handcrafted glass sweets. Most attractions cluster in the city centre, making a short stay sufficient.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jan–Mar (cooler, occasional fog)
- Airport
- SQZ
- Nights
- 1–2
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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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Poços de Caldas190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Poços de Caldas, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyPoços de Caldas is generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on belongings in crowded markets and use licensed taxis.
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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.
- AirportSQZ Pouso Alegre Airport (about 70 km (43 mi) by road).SQZ Pouso Alegre Airport (about 43 mi (70 km) by road).
- Getting aroundCity buses run every 20 min; taxis and rideshare are cheap.
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 (first km)R$10–12 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket within cityR$4–6 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personR$60 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (mid-range hotel), a night, per roomR$280 (≈ US$55)
- High-end bedDouble room (mid-range hotel), a night, per roomR$450 (≈ US$85)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$120 (≈ US$25) · Mid R$240 (≈ US$45) · High R$400 (≈ US$75)
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
- SQZ Pouso Alegre Airport (about 70 km (43 mi) by road)SQZ Pouso Alegre Airport (about 43 mi (70 km) by road)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
Avoid
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Mar
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Aug
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jul (11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) low), wettest Nov (9 rain days), driest May (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Poços de Caldas: 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
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Feb
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Mar
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 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
City buses run every 20 min; taxis and rideshare are cheap. Most sights are within 10 min walk from the centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Caxambu
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus from Poços de Caldas station, about 30 min
Known for its own thermal springs and historic railway.
São Lourenço
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus, about 45 min
Another spa town with a town square.
Luminárias
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Bus, about 1 h
Small village with historic churches.
Caldas Novas (state of Goiás)
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h 30 min
Long‑distance bus, about 3 h
Large thermal resort area; consider overnight if you want to explore.
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.
Carlton Plaza
Central location, near José Afonso Junqueira Park
Hotel Minas Gerais
Close to Praça Dom Pedro II
Ibis Poços de Caldas
Budget chain, near city centre
Monreale Hotels Resort
Resort‑style, good for spa stays
Nacional Inn
Simple option, near main avenues
Palace Hotel
Historic building on Praça Pedro Sanches
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$120–180 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$180–300 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- High
- R$300 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (mid-range hotel)1 × 2 nights × R$280 | R$560 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × R$240 | R$960 |
| Bus round‑trip to Caxambu2 × R$30 | R$60 |
| Thermal bath entry (average)2 × R$40 | R$80 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × R$120 | R$240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$190 |
| Trip total≈ R$523 per person per day, bed included | R$2,090≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in BRL; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | R$5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Handcrafted glass souvenir | R$30–120 (≈ US$6–25) |
| Local sweet (docinho) | R$2–5 (≈ under US$1) each |
| Bus ticket within city | R$4–6 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi (first km) | R$10–12 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check opening hours of thermal baths; some close on Mondays.
- Weekend Handicraft Fair at Praça Dom Pedro II can be crowded.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Poços de Caldas → Caxambu: about R$30 (≈ US$6), 30 min (check)
- Taxi city centre → José Afonso Junqueira Park: about R$15–20 (≈ US$3–4)
Say or show
- Desculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (des-kuhl-pe)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-ga-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much is this? (kwahn-toh koos-tah)
- Onde fica o banheiro? — Where is the bathroom? (ohn-jee fee-kah oo bahn-yay-roh)
- Posso pagar com cartão? — Can I pay with card? (poh-soo pah-gar cohm kar-tawn)
- Preciso de táxi — I need a taxi (preh-see-zoo jee tahk-see)
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 Poços de Caldas. 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 Jan–Mar (cooler, occasional fog) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 6 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 2 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
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