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Boituva
Do skydiving or ballooning for a half‑day adventure; stay one night if you want a relaxed evening, otherwise return to Sorocaba or São Paulo.
Boituva is São Paulo state's top parachuting hub and a growing ballooning spot. The main attractions fit into a single morning, so one day is enough unless you prefer an overnight stay to enjoy local bars and shops.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Mar–Nov (dry, clear skies)
- avoid Dec–Feb (rainy, occasional storms)
- Airports
- GRU · VCP
- Nights
- 1 (optional)
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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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Boituva190 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Boituva, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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 for tourists; keep an eye on belongings in crowded bars and follow local traffic rules.
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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.
- AirportGRU São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport.
- Getting aroundLocal taxis and regional buses from Sorocaba (≈30 km (19 mi)) are the main options; rideshare (e.g., Blablacar) from São Paulo costs about R$25 (≈ US$5).Local taxis and regional buses from Sorocaba (≈19 mi (30 km)) are the main options; rideshare (e.g., Blablacar) from São Paulo costs about R$25 (≈ US$5).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeR$4–6 (≈ US$1–2)
- BeerBeer (draft)R$6–9 (≈ US$2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (first 2 km (1.2 mi))Taxi (first 1.2 mi (2 km))R$8–12 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomR$180 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomR$250 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomR$350 (≈ US$65)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$7,000 (≈ US$1,300) · Mid R$13,000 (≈ US$2,500) · High R$25,000 (≈ US$5,000)
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 Airport · VCP Viracopos/Campinas International Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Mar
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°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
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Mar–Nov. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jul (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Boituva: 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
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Feb
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Mar
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°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
Local taxis and regional buses from Sorocaba (≈30 km) are the main options; rideshare (e.g., Blablacar) from São Paulo costs about R$25.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sorocaba
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min total
Intercity bus R$36 (≈ US$7) from São Paulo, then change to regional bus
Base for return transport and additional shops.
Piracicaba
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Regional bus or car, ~80 km (50 mi)Regional bus or car, ~50 mi (80 km)
Check bus times; limited service on weekends.
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.
Budget hotels near city centre
Simple rooms, walkable to parachuting centre – check availability.
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
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room1 × 1 night × R$250 | R$250 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$13,000 | R$26,000 |
| Skydiving jump (incl. gear)2 × R$450 | R$900 |
| Balloon flight (30‑60 min)2 × R$400 | R$800 |
| Regional bus Sorocaba‑Boituva round‑trip2 × R$40 | R$70 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$2,800 |
| Trip total≈ R$15,410 per person per day, bed included | R$30,820≈ US$6,000 |
2026 estimate in BRL; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | R$4–6 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Beer (draft) | R$6–9 (≈ US$2) |
| Taxi (first 2 km) | R$8–12 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last regional bus from Sorocaba returns around 19:00; plan your return accordingly.Last regional bus from Sorocaba returns around 7:00 PM; plan your return accordingly.
- Balloon flights only operate when wind < 15 km/h (9 mph); check the schedule on the day.Balloon flights only operate when wind < 9 mph (15 km/h); check the schedule on the day.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
Embassy
US consulate in São Paulo; other embassies in Brasília.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- São Paulo → Boituva (Blablacar): about R$25 (≈ US$5), ~1 h 30 min (check)
- Regional bus Sorocaba → Boituva: R$36 (≈ US$7), ~45 min (check)
Say or show
- Com licença — Excuse me / Sorry (kom lee-ZEN-sah)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (KWAHN-toh KOOS-tah)
- Onde fica o banheiro? — Where is the bathroom? (ON-jee FEE-kah oo bahn-YEH-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 Boituva. 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: Mar–Nov (dry, clear skies) · avoid Dec–Feb (rainy, occasional storms) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 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
Sources
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