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Arujá
Skip unless you are visiting the Expo Aflord flower exposition (August–September) or need a quiet stop on the BR-116 between São Paulo and São José dos Campos. Half a day is enough.
Arujá is a small city in Grande São Paulo, best known for the Expo Aflord flower exposition organised by the local Japanese community. Outside that event, it offers little for a traveller. Use it as a quick stop on the BR-116 or skip it entirely.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- August–September (for Expo Aflord)
- avoid December–February (summer heat and rain)
- Airport
- GRU
- Nights
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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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Arujá190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Arujá, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyArujá is generally safe for a small Brazilian city.
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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.
- AirportcheckGRU São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (About 20 km (12 mi); taxi or ride-share, about 30 min (check)).GRU São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (About 12 mi (20 km); taxi or ride-share, about 30 min (check)).
- Getting aroundArujá is small; walking covers the centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (cafézinho)R$ 3–6 (≈ US$1–2)
- Street or quick mealLanche (snack sandwich)R$ 10–20 (≈ US$2–4)
- BeerBeer (garrafa 600 ml)R$ 6–10 (≈ US$2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within ArujáR$ 15–30 (≈ US$3–6)
- Budget bedSingle room (Hotel Arujá), a night, per roomR$120 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedSingle room (Hotel Arujá), a night, per roomR$180 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedSingle room (Hotel Arujá), a night, per roomR$250 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$80 (≈ US$15) · Mid R$150 (≈ US$30) · High R$300 (≈ US$60)
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
- GRU São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (About 20 km (12 mi); taxi or ride-share, about 30 min (check))GRU São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (About 12 mi (20 km); taxi or ride-share, about 30 min (check))
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
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Aug–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jun (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jan (16 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Arujá: 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)
16 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
14 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
13 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
13 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°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
Arujá is small; walking covers the centre. For the Expo Aflord site, a taxi or ride-share is needed. Buses connect to Guarulhos and São Paulo.
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: 30 min
Bus or taxi via BR-116, about 20 min
Larger city with more attractions and the international airport.
Door to door: 1 h
Bus or car via BR-116, about 40 min
Major city with endless options for food, culture and nightlife.
Mogi das Cruzes
goDoor to door: 45 min
Bus or car via SP-56, about 30 min
Known for its Japanese community and the Expoflora flower festival.
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.
Centre (near Rua Bogotá)
Only one hotel listed; limited options.
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)+
Trip budget
| Single room (Hotel Arujá)1 × 1 night × R$120 | R$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × R$80 | R$80 |
| Taxi from GRU to Arujá1 × R$80 · check | R$80 |
| Bus to São Paulo, one way1 × R$15 · check | R$15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$30 |
| Trip total≈ R$325 per person per day, bed included | R$325≈ US$65 |
2026 estimate in BRL; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (cafézinho) | R$ 3–6 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Lanche (snack sandwich) | R$ 10–20 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Beer (garrafa 600 ml) | R$ 6–10 (≈ US$2) |
| Taxi within Arujá | R$ 15–30 (≈ US$3–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Expo Aflord dates vary: check the official site before planning.
- Limited accommodation: book ahead if staying overnight.
- BR-116 can be congested; allow extra time for travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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My bed tonight
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Para este endereço, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- GRU → Arujá taxi: about R$ 80 (≈ US$15), 30 min (check)
- Arujá → São Paulo bus: about R$ 15 (≈ US$3), 40 min (check)
Say or show
- Olá — Hello (oh-LAH)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo)
- Quanto? — How much? (KWAN-too)
- Onde fica o ponto de ônibus? — Where is the bus stop? (OHN-jee FEE-kah oo POHN-too jee OH-nee-boos)
Portuguese only; English not widely spoken.
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 Arujá. 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: August–September (for Expo Aflord) · avoid December–February (summer heat and rain) · 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
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Expo Aflord and the Japanese community centre.
- Eat pages with verified opening hours and prices.
- Transport fixtures for BR-116 bus lines.
Sources
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