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Mostardas
Skip unless you have a car and want a quiet beach day or to visit Lagoa do Peixe National Park: half a day from Porto Alegre, one night if you birdwatch.
Mostardas is a small coastal town in Rio Grande do Sul, 170 km southeast of Porto Alegre. It has a handful of 19th-century lighthouses and sits next to Lagoa do Peixe National Park, a wetland for migratory birds. The town itself has limited services and no beachfront development. Most travellers use it as a brief stop on the way to São José do Norte or as a base for birding.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jun–Aug (cold, windy), Jan–Feb (crowded with Brazilian holidaymakers)
- Airport
- POA
- Nights
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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 Mostardas190 ▾
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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 Mostardas, 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
- SafetyVery safe town; the main risks are road conditions on unpaved tracks and mosquito-borne diseases near the lagoon.
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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.
- AirportPOA Salgado Filho Porto Alegre (Rent a car at the airport; 2 h drive via RS-040 and BR-101).
- Getting aroundCar essential.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (cafézinho)R$4–6 (≈ US$1–2)
- BeerBeer (garrafa 600 ml)R$8–12 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedCampsite (bring your own tent), a night, per personR$30 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedPousada double room, a night, per roomR$250 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedPousada double room, a night, per roomR$400 (≈ US$75)
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
- POA Salgado Filho Porto Alegre (Rent a car at the airport; 2 h drive via RS-040 and BR-101)
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
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jul
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Aug
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Sep
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jul (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jan (9 rain days), driest Apr (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mostardas: 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)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Mar
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Jun
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Jul
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Aug
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 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
Car essential. The town is walkable but the lighthouses and the national park are 10–30 km away on unpaved roads. No public transport within the municipality.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lagoa do Peixe National Park
goDoor to door: 20 min
Car, 15 km (9.3 mi) east of town on unpaved roadCar, 9.3 mi (15 km) east of town on unpaved road
Best at dawn or dusk for birdwatching; no facilities inside.
Capão da Marca Lighthouse
cautionDoor to door: 50 min
Car, about 45 km (28 mi) south on BR-101 then unpavedCar, about 28 mi (45 km) south on BR-101 then unpaved
Remote; check road conditions before heading.
São José do Norte
skipDoor to door: 1 h
Car, 70 km (43 mi) south on BR-101Car, 43 mi (70 km) south on BR-101
Small ferry town; only if continuing south.
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.
Town centre
A few pousadas and guesthouses; basic, quiet.
Near Lagoa do Peixe
Rustic lodges and campsites for birders; check ahead.
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
- High
- R$300 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pousada double room1 × 1 night × R$250 | R$250 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$200 | R$400 |
| Car rental (basic, one day)1 × R$180 · From Porto Alegre; fuel extra | R$180 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$83 |
| Trip total≈ R$457 per person per day, bed included | R$913≈ US$170 |
2026 estimate in Brazilian reais; car rental and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Simple meal (prato feito) | R$25–40 (≈ US$5–8) |
| Beer (garrafa 600 ml) | R$8–12 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Coffee (cafézinho) | R$4–6 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Petrol (per litre) | R$6–7 (≈ US$2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Unpaved roads to the lighthouses and park entrance: a 4x4 or at least a high-clearance car is recommended after rain.
- No ATM in town: bring cash from Porto Alegre or Osório.
- Lagoa do Peixe National Park has no visitor centre or marked trails: download offline maps.
- Mosquitoes are heavy near the lagoon, especially at dusk.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Porto Alegre → Mostardas (car, 170 km): about 2 h, tolls about R$20 (≈ US$4) (check)
Say or show
- Olá — Hello (oh-LAH)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much? (KWAN-too KOOS-tah)
- Onde fica a entrada do parque? — Where is the park entrance? (ON-jee FEE-kah ah en-TRAH-dah doo PAR-kee)
- Tem quarto? — Do you have a room? (teng KWAR-too)
No English spoken; have addresses written down.
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 Mostardas. 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–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun–Aug (cold, windy), Jan–Feb (crowded with Brazilian holidaymakers) · 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
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the three lighthouses and Lagoa do Peixe with verified access and road conditions.
- Eat pages for the handful of restaurants in town.
- Sleep pages for the pousadas near the park.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for car travellers from Porto Alegre.
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