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Jacareí
Skip Jacareí unless you work in its industrial zone or are a beer enthusiast: one hour is enough for the city park and a beer factory tour, then move on to São José dos Campos or São Paulo.
Jacareí is an industrial city in the Paraíba Valley, 80 km east of São Paulo. It calls itself the 'Capital of Beer' for its large breweries, but the city centre has few sights for a traveller. The Parque da Cidade is a pleasant green space; the main reason to stop is a factory tour or a football match. Most visitors use it as a pass-through on the BR-116 between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Sep (mild and dry)
- avoid Dec–Feb (summer heat and rain)
- Airports
- GRU · SJK
- 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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Jacareí190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Jacareí, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyJacareí is generally safe in the centre and park areas during the day.
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- RestroomsPut toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.Brazil-wide
- Emergency numbers190 police · 193 fire and ambulance (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.
- AirportGRU São Paulo–Guarulhos International (About 50 km (31 mi) west; 45–60 min by car or bus).GRU São Paulo–Guarulhos International (About 31 mi (50 km) west; 45–60 min by car or bus).
- Getting aroundJacareí Transporte Urbano runs about 25 bus lines within the city.
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 (long neck in bar)R$8–15 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiR$25–40 (≈ US$5–8)
- Metro or bus rideBus within cityR$4.50 (≈ under US$1) (check)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personR$50 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedBasic hotel double room, a night, per roomR$180 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedBasic hotel double room, a night, per roomR$300 (≈ US$60)
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
- GRU São Paulo–Guarulhos International (About 50 km (31 mi) west; 45–60 min by car or bus) · SJK São José dos Campos Airport (About 15 km (9.3 mi) north; 20 min by car)GRU São Paulo–Guarulhos International (About 31 mi (50 km) west; 45–60 min by car or bus) · SJK São José dos Campos Airport (About 9.3 mi (15 km) north; 20 min by car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Feb
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Apr–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jun (11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) low), wettest Jan (16 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jacareí: 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
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
16 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
14 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
13 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
11 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
13 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°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
Jacareí Transporte Urbano runs about 25 bus lines within the city. For the Parque da Cidade and the brewery district, a taxi or Uber (about R$15–25 from the centre) is easier. The city is walkable only in the compact 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
São José dos Campos
goDoor to door: 30 min
Bus from Jacareí bus station or car via BR-116, about 20 min
Larger city with aerospace museum (Museu Aeroespacial) and shopping.
São Paulo
goDoor to door: 1.5 h
Bus or car via BR-116, about 1 h 15 min
Full day for museums, parks and restaurants.
Aparecida
goDoor to door: 1.25 h
Bus via São José dos Campos or car via BR-116, about 1 h
Home of the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida.
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
Near the main square and bus station; basic hotels and pousadas.
BR-116 strip
Chain hotels along the highway; convenient for drivers.
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$80–130 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$130–250 (≈ US$25–50) excl. bed
- High
- R$250 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × R$50 | R$50 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × R$80 | R$80 |
| Bus from São Paulo (one way)1 × R$35 · check | R$35 |
| Uber from centre to Parque da Cidade1 × R$20 | R$20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$19 |
| Trip total≈ R$204 per person per day, bed included | R$204≈ US$40 |
2026 estimate in reais; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (cafezinho) | R$4–7 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Beer (long neck in bar) | R$8–15 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Lunch at per-kilo buffet | R$25–45 (≈ US$5–9) |
| 5 km taxi | R$25–40 (≈ US$5–8) |
| Bus within city | R$4.50 (≈ under US$1) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Industrial traffic on BR-116: avoid the stretch at peak hours.
- Brewery tours may require advance booking; check the official site.
- Museums and cultural centres often close on Mondays.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Fire and ambulance
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Fire and ambulance193
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus São Paulo → Jacareí: about R$35–50 (≈ US$7–10), 1 h 15 min (check)
- Uber centre → Parque da Cidade: R$15–25 (≈ US$3–5)
Say or show
- Bom dia — Hello / Good morning (bohm DEE-ah)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (KWAHN-too KOOS-tah)
- Onde fica a rodoviária? — Where is the bus station? (OHN-jee FEE-kah ah hoh-doh-vee-AH-ree-ah)
- Não entendo — I don't understand (NOW en-TEN-doo)
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 Jacareí. 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–Sep (mild and dry) · avoid Dec–Feb (summer heat and rain) · 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
- 3 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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