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Major city · Brazil

Caconde

Spend 1‑2 days for rafting, canyoning and mountain trekking; stay one night in a local pousada.

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Caconde is a small mountain town in São Paulo state, known for adventure sports on the Pardo River and nearby waterfalls. One full day of activities plus an overnight gives enough time to try rafting, canyoning and a short trek.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
BRL
Best months
May–Oct (check)
avoid Jan–Mar (rainy season, check)
Airport
GRU
Nights
1

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This is a basic guide for Caconde: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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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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
Emergency numbers for Caconde190 ▾

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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 Caconde, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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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.

Rafting on Pardo RiverCanyoning at Fortaleza MountainMountain trekking to Pontal MountLake and waterfall sightseeing
Airports
GRU São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (≈250 km (155 mi) by road, about 3 h drive)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    24°C (75°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    24°C (75°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    25°C (77°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    24°C (75°F)

  5. May

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    23°C (73°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    24°C (75°F)

Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Mar (25°C (77°F)), coolest Jun (12°C (54°F) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Caconde: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

24°C (75°F)

15°C (59°F)

12 rd

Feb

24°C (75°F)

15°C (59°F)

11 rd

Mar

25°C (77°F)

16°C (61°F)

9 rd

Apr

24°C (75°F)

15°C (59°F)

7 rd

May

22°C (72°F)

13°C (55°F)

5 rd

Jun

20°C (68°F)

12°C (54°F)

4 rd

Jul

20°C (68°F)

12°C (54°F)

3 rd

Aug

21°C (70°F)

13°C (55°F)

4 rd

Sep

22°C (72°F)

14°C (57°F)

5 rd

Oct

23°C (73°F)

15°C (59°F)

7 rd

Nov

23°C (73°F)

15°C (59°F)

9 rd

Dec

24°C (75°F)

15°C (59°F)

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

No public bus service; hire a taxi or rent a car for river activities and mountain access.

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, not ride time
Amparogo

Door to door: ≈1 h

Bus from Caconde station, about 30 min

Historic town with colonial architecture

Serra Negra

go

Door to door: ≈1 h

Taxi or rented car, about 45 min

Thermal springs and craft market

São Pauloovernight

Door to door: ≈3 h 30 min

Bus or car, about 3 h

City for culture and nightlife, worth a night stay

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.

Pousada das Flores

Simple pousada in town centre; good for one night.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
R$120–150 (≈ US$25–30) excl. bed
Mid
R$200–250 (≈ US$40–50) excl. bed
High
R$350–450 (≈ US$65–85) excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Pousada room1 × 1 night × R$250R$250
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × R$200R$200
Rafting guide (half‑day)1 × R$120 · includes safety gearR$120
Canyoning guide (full‑day)1 × R$180 · check availabilityR$180
Taxi from São Paulo (≈250 km)1 × R$200 · approximate, check priceR$200
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeR$95
Trip total≈ R$1,045 per person per day, bed includedR$1,045≈ US$200

single room, basic amenities

2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Watch out

Safety

Adventure operators are licensed; follow guides, watch rapid levels, and keep hydrated; petty crime low but secure belongings in town.
  • Level V rapid on Pardo River (Polish Corridor) requires experienced guide.
  • Roads to waterfalls can be steep; use a 4 WD vehicle if possible.

Emergency numbers

Police
190
Ambulance
192
Fire
193

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My bed tonight

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Para este endereço, por favorTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police190
  • Ambulance192
  • Fire193

Embassy

My embassy: —

Say or show

  • Desculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (des-KOOL-pe)
  • 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? (OHN-jee FEE-kah oo bah-NYAY-roh)

Check local guidebooks for updated taxi rates.

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 Caconde. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Oct (check) · avoid Jan–Mar (rainy season, check) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Brazil

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