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Campos dos Goytacazes
A half-day stop on the BR-101 between Rio and Espírito Santo: see the historic centre and the São Salvador church, then move on. Not a base.
Campos dos Goytacazes is a mid-sized city in northern Rio de Janeiro state, founded in the 17th century. It sits on the BR-101 highway, about 3 h north of Rio de Janeiro and 1.5 h south of Vitória. The city has a modest colonial core, a cathedral and a few cultural sites, but most travellers use it as a lunch or fuel stop. The nearby Serra do Imbé offers hiking for those with extra time.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (hot and rainy)
- Airport
- CAW
- 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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Campos dos Goytacazes190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Campos dos Goytacazes, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyCampos is generally safe in the centre during the day.
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- RestroomsPut toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.Brazil-wide
- Emergency numbers190 police · 192 fire and ambulance · 193 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.
- AirportcheckCAW Bartolomeu Lysandro Airport (check).
- Getting aroundThe historic centre is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeR$5–10 (≈ US$1–2)
- BeerBeer (600 ml)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$4–6 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personR$50 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a budget hotel, a night, per roomR$180 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedDouble room in a budget hotel, 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
- CAW Bartolomeu Lysandro Airport (check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jun (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Campos dos Goytacazes: 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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°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
The historic centre is walkable. For Serra do Imbé you need a car or taxi. Local buses are infrequent.
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 1 h
BR-101 south, about 1 h by car or bus
Oil-industry city with beaches and nightlife.
Serra do Imbé
cautionDoor to door: About 40 min
Car or taxi, about 30 min north-west
Hiking trails and waterfalls; check road conditions.
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 cathedral and main square; limited options.
BR-101 roadside
Chain hotels and motels along the highway; convenient for transit.
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$80–150 (≈ US$15–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$150–300 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
- High
- R$300 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a budget hotel1 × 1 night × R$180 | R$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × R$150 | R$150 |
| Bus Rio de Janeiro → Campos (one way)1 × R$80 · check | R$80 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$41 |
| Trip total≈ R$451 per person per day, bed included | R$451≈ US$85 |
2026 estimate in BRL; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | R$5–10 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Lunch (prato feito) | R$20–35 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Beer (600 ml) | R$8–15 (≈ US$2–3) |
| 5 km taxi | R$25–40 (≈ US$5–8) |
| Bus within city | R$4–6 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Heat and humidity peak in summer (Dec–Feb).
- The city is spread out; sights outside the centre require a vehicle.
- Check the opening hours of the cathedral and museum before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Fire and ambulance
- 192
- Ambulance
- 193
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My bed tonight
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Para este endereço, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police190
- Fire and ambulance192
- Ambulance193
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Rio de Janeiro → Campos: about R$80 (≈ US$15), 3 h (check)
- Taxi from airport to centre: R$30–50 (≈ US$6–10)
Say or show
- Olá — Hello (oh-LAH)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (KWAN-toh KOOS-tah)
- Onde fica a rodoviária? — Where is the bus station? (ON-deh FEE-kah ah ho-do-vee-AH-ree-ah)
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 Campos dos Goytacazes. 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 Dec–Feb (hot and rainy) · 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
- 2 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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