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Santa Teresa
A half-day or full-day trip from Vitória for the Augusto Ruschi museum and chocolate factories; not a base unless you want quiet mountain air.
Santa Teresa is a small mountain town in Espírito Santo, 50 km from Vitória, known for its Italian-immigrant heritage, the Augusto Ruschi Biological Reserve and several chocolate makers. The town itself is compact and walkable, but most visitors come on a day trip from the coast. One night is enough if you want to hike in the reserve or visit the nearby Pedra Azul area.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Sep (dry, cooler)
- avoid Dec–Feb (rainy, hot)
- Airport
- VIX
- Nights
- 1
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- 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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Santa Teresa190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Santa Teresa, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetySanta Teresa is safe for tourists; normal precautions apply.
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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 Salles Airport (Vitória) (About 1 h by car or bus to Santa Teresa; flights from Rio, São Paulo, Belo Horizonte and other state capitals.).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeR$5–8 (≈ US$1–2)
- BeerBeer (garrafa)R$8–12 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from centre to reservecheckR$40–60 (≈ US$8–12)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personR$60 (≈ US$12)
- 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$100 (≈ US$19) · Mid R$250 (≈ US$50) · High R$500 (≈ US$95)
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 Salles Airport (Vitória) (About 1 h by car or bus to Santa Teresa; flights from Rio, São Paulo, Belo Horizonte and other state capitals.)
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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jul (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Dec (15 rain days), driest Jun (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Santa Teresa: 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)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
15 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 town centre is walkable. For the reserve and outlying chocolate factories, you need a car or taxi. Buses from Vitória stop at the central bus station.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Vitória
goDoor to door: 1 h
Bus or car, about 1 h
Capital with beaches and nightlife.
Domingos Martins
goDoor to door: 30 min
Car, about 30 min
German-immigrant town and Pedra Azul rock formation.
Guarapari
goDoor to door: 1 h 15 min
Car, about 1 h 15 min
Popular beach resort; lively in summer.
Vila Velha
goDoor to door: 1 h
Car, about 1 h
Convento da Penha and beaches.
Santa Maria de Jetibá
goDoor to door: 40 min
Car, about 40 min
Pomeranian-immigrant culture and rural scenery.
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; walk to restaurants and the museum.
Rural area near the reserve
Quieter, closer to trails; requires a car.
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$100–150 (≈ US$19–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$200–350 (≈ US$40–65) excl. bed
- High
- R$400 (≈ US$75)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pousada double room1 × 1 night × R$250 | R$250 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$250 | R$500 |
| Bus Vitória ↔ Santa Teresa, round trip2 × R$40 · check | R$80 |
| Taxi from town centre to reserve, round trip1 × R$80 · check | R$80 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$91 |
| Trip total≈ R$501 per person per day, bed included | R$1,001≈ US$190 |
2026 estimate in Brazilian reais; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | R$5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Lunch (prato feito) | R$25–40 (≈ US$5–8) |
| Beer (garrafa) | R$8–12 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Chocolate bar (local) | R$10–25 (≈ US$2–5) |
| Taxi from centre to reservecheck | R$40–60 (≈ US$8–12) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Augusto Ruschi reserve may have limited opening hours; check the official site before going.
- Chocolate factory tours may require advance booking (check).
- Roads from Vitória are winding; allow 1 h driving time.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Para este endereço, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
Most embassies are in Brasília; consulates in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. The nearest consulate for US/UK/Canada is in Rio de Janeiro.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Vitória → Santa Teresa: about R$20 (≈ US$4), about 1 h (check)
- Taxi centre → Augusto Ruschi reserve: R$40–60 (≈ US$8–12) (check)
Say or show
- Bom dia — Hello / Good morning (bohm DEE-ah)
- 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? (OHN-jee FEE-kah ah hoh-doh-vee-AH-ree-ah)
- Um café, por favor — I'd like a coffee, please (oom kah-FEH, pohr fah-VOHR)
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 Santa Teresa. 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–Sep (dry, cooler) · avoid Dec–Feb (rainy, hot) · 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
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Augusto Ruschi Biological Reserve, chocolate factories and the town museum.
- Eat pages with last orders for the main restaurants.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for Vitória Airport and the bus station.
Sources
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