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Colatina
Spend 1–2 days in Colatina for waterfalls, lakes and the Christ the Redeemer monument; add a half‑day if you want a mountain‑climate visit to São Pedro Frio.
Colatina, in Northwest Espírito Santo, sits on the Doce River and offers ecotourism with lakes, waterfalls and a 33 m Christ the Redeemer statue. The sights are spread out, so a full day covers the main attractions; a second day allows a trip to São Pedro Frio (40 km, 600 m altitude).
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jan–Mar (rainy season)
- Airport
- VIX
- 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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Colatina190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Colatina, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyColatina is generally safe for day visitors; stay in well‑lit areas at night and keep valuables hidden, especially on bus stations.
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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.
- AirportVIX Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport (Vitória) (127 km (79 mi) south, bus or car about 2 h).VIX Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport (Vitória) (79 mi (127 km) south, bus or car about 2 h).
- Getting aroundLocal buses connect downtown to lakes and waterfalls; taxis or rideshare for farther sites (≈40 km (25 mi) to São Pedro Frio).Local buses connect downtown to lakes and waterfalls; taxis or rideshare for farther sites (≈25 mi (40 km) to São Pedro Frio).
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)
- 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$25–35 (≈ US$5–7)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (city)R$4–6 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per roomR$120 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per roomR$180 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per roomR$300 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$70 (≈ US$13) · Mid R$120 (≈ US$25) · High R$200 (≈ US$40)
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
- VIX Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport (Vitória) (127 km (79 mi) south, bus or car about 2 h)VIX Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport (Vitória) (79 mi (127 km) south, bus or car about 2 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jul (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Mar (13 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Colatina: 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)
12 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11 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 buses connect downtown to lakes and waterfalls; taxis or rideshare for farther sites (≈40 km to São Pedro Frio). Walkable within 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
São Pedro Frio
goDoor to door: ≈1 h each way
Bus or taxi 40 km (25 mi) north, about 1 h; climb to 600 m altitudeBus or taxi 25 mi (40 km) north, about 1 h; climb to 600 m altitude
Cool mountain climate; good for a half‑day hike.
Lagoa Limão
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Local bus or taxi, 15 km (9.3 mi) west, ~30 minLocal bus or taxi, 9.3 mi (15 km) west, ~30 min
Scenic lake, easy walk.
Onça Falls
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Tour operator bus, 30 km (19 mi) south, ~45 minTour operator bus, 19 mi (30 km) south, ~45 min
Check water level after rain.
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 (downtown)
Close to restaurants, monument and bus station; good base for walking tours.
Bela Vista neighborhood
Near Christ the Redeemer statue; quieter, easy access to hillside attractions.
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
| Guesthouse private room1 × 1 night × R$180 | R$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$120 | R$240 |
| Bus to São Pedro Frio (round trip)2 × R$30 · check | R$60 |
| Taxi within city (average 5 km)2 × R$25 · check | R$50 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × R$80 · check | R$160 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$69 |
| Trip total≈ R$380 per person per day, bed included | R$759≈ US$150 |
2026 estimate in reais; flights and long‑distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | R$4–6 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Meal at a local restaurant | R$20–35 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Taxi (5 km) | R$25–35 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Bus ticket (city) | R$4–6 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Entrance to Christ the Redeemer monument | R$10–15 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads to remote lakes can be unpaved; check vehicle condition.
- Waterfalls may lack safety railings; use caution, especially after rain.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
US consulate in São Paulo; nearest Brazilian embassy in Brasília.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus downtown → São Pedro Frio: about R$30 (≈ US$6) round trip (check)
- Taxi downtown → Christ the Redeemer: ≈ R$25 (check)
Say or show
- Com licença — Excuse me / Sorry (com licença)
- Obrigado — Thank you (obrigado)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (quanto custa)
- Onde fica o banheiro? — Where is the bathroom? (onde fica o banheiro)
- Posso pagar com cartão? — Can I pay by card? (posso pagar com cartão)
- Preciso de um táxi — I need a taxi (preciso de um taxi)
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 Colatina. 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 (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport 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
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a guided eco‑tour for lakes and waterfalls (check availability).
- Consider a stay in a rural pousada near São Pedro Frio for a night.
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