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Sousa
Half a day: arrive in the morning, see the dinosaur footprints at Vale dos Dinossauros, and leave by afternoon. Not a base.
Sousa is a small town in western Paraíba, known almost exclusively for the nearby Vale dos Dinossauros, a fossil site with dinosaur footprints. The town itself has little to offer beyond a surreal collapsed church wall. Most travellers arrive from Campina Grande or Juazeiro do Norte, visit the valley, and continue the same day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (dry season)
- avoid Feb–May (rainy season, trails may be muddy)
- Airports
- JDO · CPV
- 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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Sousa190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sousa, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetySousa is generally safe, but watch for uneven ground at the fossil site and avoid the collapsed church.
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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.
- AirportJDO Juazeiro do Norte Airport (Orlando Bezerra de Menezes) (About 1.5 h by bus or taxi; limited flights from Fortaleza and Recife).
- Getting aroundWalkable in the centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Mototaxi (anywhere in town)checkR$ 3 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedPousada double with fan, a night, per roomR$20 (≈ US$4)
- Mid-range bedPousada double with fan, a night, per roomR$30 (≈ US$6)
- High-end bedPousada double with fan, a night, per roomR$40 (≈ US$8)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$60 (≈ US$12) · Mid R$120 (≈ US$25) · High R$200 (≈ US$40)
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
- JDO Juazeiro do Norte Airport (Orlando Bezerra de Menezes) (About 1.5 h by bus or taxi; limited flights from Fortaleza and Recife) · CPV Campina Grande Airport (Presidente João Suassuna) (About 5 h by bus; more connections from São Paulo and Rio)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
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Jul
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
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34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Nov
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34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Dec
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34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Feb–May. Month by month →
Warmest Oct (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jun (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) low), wettest Mar (15 rain days), driest Aug (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sousa: 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
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Oct
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Nov
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Dec
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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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
Walkable in the centre. Mototaxis cost about R$ 3 anywhere in town. To Vale dos Dinossauros (4 km), take a taxi (about R$ 14 from the bus station) or arrange a mototaxi.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Vale dos Dinossauros
goDoor to door: 30 min
Taxi from bus station, about 10 min
Main attraction; visitors' centre and footprints. No public transport.
Juazeiro do Norte
cautionDoor to door: 3.5 h
Guanabara or Gontijo bus, about 3 h
Pilgrimage town; only if you have a specific interest.
Campina Grande
skipDoor to door: 5.5 h
Guanabara bus, about 5 h
Too far for a day trip; stay overnight if needed.
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.
Near the bus station
Basic pousadas within walking distance; no breakfast included.
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$ 50–80 (≈ US$10–15) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$ 80–150 (≈ US$15–30) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pousada double with fan1 × 1 night × R$20 | R$20 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × R$60 | R$60 |
| Taxi to Vale dos Dinossauros (return)1 × R$28 · check | R$28 |
| Bus to Campina Grande (one way)1 × R$41 · check | R$41 |
| Bus to Juazeiro do Norte (one way)1 × R$25 · check | R$25 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$17 |
| Trip total≈ R$191 per person per day, bed included | R$191≈ US$40 |
No breakfast; check
2026 estimate in Brazilian reais (R$). Flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Mototaxi (anywhere in town)check | R$ 3 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi bus station → Vale dos Dinossauroscheck | R$ 14 (≈ US$3) |
| Bus Campina Grande → Sousacheck | R$ 41 (≈ US$8) |
| Bus Juazeiro do Norte → Sousacheck | R$ 25 (≈ US$5) |
| Pousada double with fanNo breakfast; check | R$ 20–40 (≈ US$4–8) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Vale dos Dinossauros has no public transport; arrange a taxi or mototaxi in advance.
- The collapsed church wall is a safety hazard; do not enter the building.
- Pousadas are basic and often do not include breakfast.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi bus station → Vale dos Dinossauros: about R$ 14 (≈ US$3), 10 min (check)
- Mototaxi anywhere in town: R$ 3 (≈ under US$1) (check)
- Bus Sousa → Campina Grande: R$ 41 (≈ US$8), 5 h (check)
Say or show
- Bom dia — Hello / Good day (bohm DEE-ah)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much? (KWAN-too KOOS-tah)
- Onde fica a rodoviária? — Where is the bus station? (OHN-jee FEE-kah ah hoh-doh-vee-AH-ree-ah)
- Preciso de um táxi — I need a taxi (preh-SEE-zoo dee oon TAHK-see)
Portuguese only; English is 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 Sousa. 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: Jun–Sep (dry season) · avoid Feb–May (rainy season, trails may be muddy) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 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
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