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Major city · Brazil

Caldas Novas

Go for 2–3 nights if you want hot springs and water parks; skip if you want culture or beaches — this is a resort town, not a sightseeing city.

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Caldas Novas is a Goiás resort town built around thermal springs, with hotels, pools and water parks as the main draw. Allow 2–3 nights for a pool day, a park visit and time in the centre. May–August is the drier season; the town is busiest during Brazilian school holidays and major events. Stay near the centre for dining on foot, or near your chosen park to reduce transfers. A daily budget excluding lodging is a 2026 estimate; check current prices.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
BRL
Best months
May–Aug (drier season; check)
avoid Dec–Feb (rainier season and school holidays; check); Carnaval and Caldas Country Show dates vary
Airports
CLV · GYN
Nights
2–3
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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Emergency numbers for Caldas Novas190 ▾

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

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee or açaí snack2026 estimate; check
  • Sit-down mealChurrasco dinner, per person2026 estimate; check
  • Beerbar / supermarket can2026 estimate; check
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi across town2026 estimate; check
  • Budget bedHostel or simple pousada bed, a night, per personR$80 (≈ US$15)
  • Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per roomR$400 (≈ US$75)
  • High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per roomR$900 (≈ US$170)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$200 (≈ US$40) · Mid R$350 (≈ US$65) · High R$700 (≈ US$130)

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.

Hot springs and thermal poolsWater parks, including Hot Park in Rio QuenteSerra de Caldas State ParkEmpadão goiano and churrasco
Airports
CLV Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport (Small terminal; check current service before booking — flights from Goiânia and Brasília have been listed but are not confirmed) · GYN Goiânia Santa Genoveva (About 165–190 km (103–118 mi) by road; the usual gateway if CLV flights do not suit)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

  5. May

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

Best: May–Aug. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Sep (32°C (90°F)), coolest Jun (15°C (59°F) low), wettest Jan (20 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Caldas Novas: 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

30°C (86°F)

20°C (68°F)

20 rd

Feb

30°C (86°F)

20°C (68°F)

18 rd

Mar

30°C (86°F)

20°C (68°F)

17 rd

Apr

30°C (86°F)

19°C (66°F)

10 rd

May

29°C (84°F)

17°C (63°F)

5 rd

Jun

28°C (82°F)

15°C (59°F)

2 rd

Jul

29°C (84°F)

15°C (59°F)

1 rd

Aug

31°C (88°F)

17°C (63°F)

2 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

19°C (66°F)

6 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

20°C (68°F)

13 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

20°C (68°F)

17 rd

Dec

30°C (86°F)

20°C (68°F)

20 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 centre is walkable. For water parks, the state park and Rio Quente you need a car, taxi or moto-taxi; an intermunicipal bus runs to Hot Park and back. Distances between clubs are short in km but not walkable in the heat.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Rio Quente and Hot Park

go

Door to door: About 45 min each way (check)

Intermunicipal bus or car to Rio Quente, about 31 km (19 mi)

The main water-park day; buy dated tickets ahead in high season. The 31 km (19 mi) is to the Rio Quente resort area — check the exact park route and time.

Lagoa Pirapitinga (Hot Lagoon)

go

Door to door: Check

Car or taxi, road to Pires do Rio, km 6 (mile 4)

Pools and camping; the 'egg cooking spring' is the local novelty.

Serra de Caldas State Park (PESCAN)

caution

Door to door: Half day

Car or taxi, 3 km (1.9 mi) from the centre, then guided trail

Guided walks only, booked by phone in advance; trails run about 13:30–14:30.

Lago de Corumbá

caution

Door to door: About 30–45 min

Car, dam lake about 65 km² (25 sq mi)

Fishing and water sports; little public transport, so go with a tour or your own car.

Goiânia

skip

Door to door: Check

Car on BR-352/GO-139, 165–190 km (103–118 mi)

Too far for a comfortable return day; make it a separate stop.

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 (Praça Mestre Orlando)

Walkable core: church, square, restaurants and banks; best if you want to walk to dinner.

Bairro do Turista / Av. Orcalino Santos

Hotel and water-park strip; most resorts with their own hot pools are here.

Rodovia GO-139 and Portal das Águas Quentes

Highway clubs and larger resorts; you will need a car or taxi for everything.

Rio Quente (31 km)

Stay here only if Hot Park is the main reason for the trip; it is a separate town.

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$150–250 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
Mid
R$250–450 (≈ US$50–85) excl. bed
High
R$450 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Hotel double room1 × 3 nights × R$400R$1,200
Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × R$350R$2,100
Water-park day ticket, one person2 × R$120 · 2026 estimate; checkR$240
Local taxi or moto-taxi, per day2 × R$60 · 2026 estimate; checkR$120
eSIM, about a week of data2 × R$50 · 2026 estimate; checkR$100
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeR$376
Trip total≈ R$689 per person per day, bed includedR$4,136≈ US$800

2026 estimate; check

2026 estimate in reais; flights excluded. Lodging and attraction prices are estimates and should be checked before booking. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee or açaí snack2026 estimate; check
Self-service lunch by weight2026 estimate; check
Empadão goiano portion2026 estimate; check
Churrasco dinner, per person2026 estimate; check
Beer, bar / supermarket can2026 estimate; check
Water-park day ticket2026 estimate; check
Taxi across town2026 estimate; check

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Use normal precautions in town, secure valuables, and take care on wet pool surfaces. For police, ambulance or fire in Brazil, call 190, 192 or 193 respectively.
  • English is limited outside hotels and larger parks; keep destination addresses in Portuguese.
  • Check whether pool and water-park access is included in your hotel rate before buying separate admission.
  • Serra de Caldas trails require a guide; confirm the current booking process and visitor conditions before going.
  • Opening hours and current services at individual businesses need checking.
  • Use care on wet pool surfaces and keep valuables secured.

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

No embassy information for Caldas Novas is available here; check your country's official travel advice for consular contacts in Brazil.

My embassy: —

Say or show

  • Bom dia — Good morning (bom JEE-ah)
  • Obrigado / Obrigada — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo / -dah)
  • Quanto custa? — How much is it? (KWAN-too KOOS-tah)
  • A conta, por favor — The bill, please (ah KON-tah por fah-VOR)
  • Onde fica a piscina de água quente? — Where is the hot pool? (ON-jee FEE-kah ah pee-SEE-nah jee AH-gwah KEN-chee)
  • Posso pagar com cartão? — Can I pay by card? (POH-soo pah-GAR kon kar-TOWN)

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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 Caldas Novas. 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–Aug (drier season; check) · avoid Dec–Feb (rainier season and school holidays; check); Carnaval and Caldas Country Show dates vary · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for CLV: field-checked flight days, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Praça Mestre Orlando, Av. Orcalino Santos, Portal das Águas Quentes, Rio Quente.
  3. Park pages with verified ticket rules and cutoffs (Hot Park, Lagoa Termas Parque, Caldas Termas Clube) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Guided-trail booking fixture for PESCAN so the state park can go green.

Meanwhile

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