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Casimiro de Abreu
Half a day to one night: see the colonial houses and Barra de São João beach, then move on to Búzios or Cabo Frio.
Casimiro de Abreu is a quiet town on the BR-101, 130 km northeast of Rio de Janeiro. Its main draw is the preserved colonial centre along the Rio São João and the nearby Barra de São João beach. Most travellers use it as a short stop between the Lakes Region and Espírito Santo, not as a base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry, mild)
- avoid Dec–Feb (crowded, hot, higher prices)
- Airports
- GIG · BZC
- Nights
- 1
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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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Casimiro de Abreu190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Casimiro de Abreu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyA quiet town with low crime.
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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.
- AirportcheckGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (About 2 h by car via BR-101; no direct bus, check).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a bakeryR$5–8 (≈ US$1–2)
- BeerBeer (600 ml)R$8–12 (≈ 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) taxicheckR$25–40 (≈ US$5–8)
- Budget bedBasic pousada double room, a night, per roomR$120 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBasic pousada double room, a night, per roomR$180 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedBasic pousada double room, a night, per roomR$300 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$120 (≈ US$25) · Mid R$200 (≈ US$40) · High R$350 (≈ US$65)
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 2 h by car via BR-101; no direct bus, check) · BZC Cabo Frio Airport (About 40 min by car; limited flights, check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
not flagged
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
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
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jun (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Jan (14 rain days), driest Jun (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Casimiro de Abreu: 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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 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
The town centre is walkable. To reach Barra de São João beach (about 6 km) or Trinta Reis Island, you need a car or taxi. No public transport within the municipality: check.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 50 min
Car via BR-101 and RJ-102, about 40 min
Full day for the beaches and nightlife.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car via BR-101 and RJ-140, about 1 h
Boat tours to the clear-water beaches.
Door to door: About 50 min
Car via BR-101 and RJ-140, about 40 min
Historic centre and dunes.
Door to door: About 30 min
Car via BR-101, about 20 min
Beaches and the Humpback Whale Monument.
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 (town centre)
Near the colonial houses and riverfront; basic pousadas.
Barra de São João
Beachfront area with a few pousadas and holiday rentals.
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$120–200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$200–350 (≈ US$40–65) excl. bed
- High
- R$350 (≈ US$65)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range pousada double room1 × 1 night × R$280 | R$280 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$200 | R$400 |
| Car rental per day (economy)2 × R$120 · check | R$240 |
| Fuel for 100 km1 × R$50 · check | R$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$97 |
| Trip total≈ R$534 per person per day, bed included | R$1,067≈ US$200 |
2026 estimate in reais; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a bakery | R$5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Prato feito (set meal) | R$25–40 (≈ US$5–8) |
| Beer (600 ml) | R$8–12 (≈ US$2–3) |
| 5 km taxicheck | R$25–40 (≈ US$5–8) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- BR-101 is the only main road; traffic can be heavy on weekends and holidays.
- Trinta Reis Island has no facilities: bring water and snacks.
- Reserva Biológica União requires prior authorisation to visit: check.
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)
- Rio de Janeiro (Galeão) → Casimiro de Abreu by car: about 2 h, tolls about R$30 (≈ US$6) (check)
- Cabo Frio → Casimiro de Abreu by car: about 40 min, no tolls
Say or show
- Bom dia — Hello / Good morning (bohm DEE-ah)
- Obrigado / Obrigada — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo / oh-bree-GAH-dah)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (KWAN-toh KOOS-tah)
- Onde fica a praia? — Where is the beach? (OHN-deh FEE-kah ah PRY-ah)
- Posso pagar com cartão? — Can I pay by card? (POH-soh pah-GAR kohm kar-TOW)
Portuguese is the only language spoken; have Google Translate ready.
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 Casimiro de Abreu. 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 (dry, mild) · avoid Dec–Feb (crowded, hot, higher prices) · 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
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