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Lorena
Spend a half‑day in Lorena to see the historic churches and the Parque das Águas do Barão; add a night if you want a relaxed stay.
Lorena is a small town on São Paulo's North Coast, best for a quick cultural stop. One day covers the main sights; a night lets you enjoy the town centre at leisure.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (check)
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, check)
- Airport
- SJK
- Nights
- 1 (optional)
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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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Lorena190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Lorena, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyLorena is generally safe; petty theft is rare but keep valuables secure in crowded areas.
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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.
- AirportSJK São José dos Campos Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) north, 30 min by car).SJK São José dos Campos Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) north, 30 min by car).
- Getting aroundLocal buses connect the centre with nearby towns; taxis and rideshares are common for short trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)R$5–8 (≈ US$1–2)
- BeerBeer (draft)R$6–10 (≈ US$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$30–45 (≈ US$6–9)
- Budget bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per roomR$150 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per roomR$250 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per roomR$400 (≈ US$75)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$80 (≈ US$15) · Mid R$150 (≈ US$30) · High R$250 (≈ US$50)
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
- SJK São José dos Campos Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) north, 30 min by car)SJK São José dos Campos Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) north, 30 min by car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Care
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Care
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jun (13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lorena: 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)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°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 the centre with nearby towns; taxis and rideshares are common for short trips.
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 José dos Campos
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus from Lorena central station, about 45 min
Industrial city with shopping and museum; good for a quick visit.
Pindamonhangaba
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Local bus, ~30 min
Historic centre and market.
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
Close to churches and park; easy bus access
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$80–120 (≈ US$15–25) 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$250 | R$250 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$150 | R$300 |
| Bus Lorena ↔ São José dos Campos (round trip)2 × R$30 · check | R$60 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × R$120 · check | R$240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$85 |
| Trip total≈ R$468 per person per day, bed included | R$935≈ US$180 |
2026 estimate in reais; flights and long‑distance bus tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | R$5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Pastel (fried pastry) | R$4–7 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Beer (draft) | R$6–10 (≈ US$2) |
| Taxi (5 km) | R$30–45 (≈ US$6–9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited English signage; ask locals for directions.
- Bus schedules may change on holidays; verify times.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
US consulate in São Paulo; other embassies in Brasília.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Lorena → São José dos Campos bus: about R$30 (≈ US$6) one way (check)
Say or show
- Com licença — Excuse me / Sorry (kom lee‑zahn‑a)
- Obrigado — Thank you (obree‑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‑roo)
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 Lorena. 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 (check) · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, check) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Lorena to explore the park early morning.
- Combine with a day in São José dos Campos for a varied itinerary.
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