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Cachoeira Paulista
Skip unless you are a pilgrim visiting the Santa Cabeça Sanctuary or passing on the BR-116; half a day is enough.
Cachoeira Paulista is a small town in the Vale do Paraíba, best known for the Santuário Nacional de Santa Cabeça, an 18th-century church. Most travellers pass through on the BR-116 between São José dos Campos and Resende. The town has limited accommodation and dining options, making it a quick stop rather than a base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (summer heat and rain)
- Airports
- SJK · GRU
- Nights
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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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Cachoeira Paulista190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Cachoeira Paulista, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyCachoeira Paulista is generally safe, but keep valuables out of sight when parked on BR-116.
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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 1 h 15 min drive; limited domestic flights.).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable; a car is needed to reach the sanctuary and surrounding areas.
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 1 h 15 min drive; limited domestic flights.) · GRU São Paulo–Guarulhos (About 2 h 30 min drive; main international gateway.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Feb
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jun (11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) low), wettest Jan (16 rain days), driest Jun (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cachoeira Paulista: 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
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
16 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
14 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
13 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
11 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
13 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
16 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 is walkable; a car is needed to reach the sanctuary and surrounding areas.
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 40 min
BR-116 north, about 30 min
Home of the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida.
Door to door: About 1 h
SP-125 east, about 50 min
Colonial town with preserved architecture and cultural festivals.
Door to door: About 1 h 45 min
SP-123 north, about 1 h 30 min
Mountain resort with European-style architecture and craft beer.
Door to door: About 2 h
SP-125 east, about 1 h 30 min
Beaches and surfing on the North Coast.
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 basic hotels and pousadas near the church and sanctuary.
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)
- Mid
- R$150–300 (≈ US$30–60)
- High
- R$300 (≈ US$60)+
Watch out
Safety
- Limited dining options; eat before arriving or bring snacks.
- No ATM in the town centre – check.
- BR-116 can be busy; plan extra time if driving.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Para este endereço, por favor.To this address, please.
Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- São José dos Campos → Cachoeira Paulista (bus): about R$30–40 (≈ US$6–8), 1 h 15 min (check)
- Taxi from town centre to sanctuary: about R$15–25 (≈ US$3–5)
Say or show
- Onde fica o santuário? — Where is the sanctuary? (ON-jee FEE-kah oo san-too-AH-ree-oo)
- Quanto custa? — How much does it cost? (KWAN-too KOOS-tah)
- Quero água, por favor. — I would like water, please. (KEH-roo AH-gwah, por fah-VOR)
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 Cachoeira Paulista. 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 (summer heat and rain) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 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
Sources
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