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Voykit pocket guide · Brazil
Taquarussu
Day trip from Palmas (30 km) is enough: 6–8 h total, see waterfalls and town centre.
Taquarussu is a small town in Tocantins, 30 km from the state capital Palmas. Its main draw are dozens of waterfalls up to 80 m high. With a bus from Palmas and easy road access, a single day covers the highlights.
- Country
- Brazil
- Best months
- May–September (dry season, waterfalls flow well)
- Avoid
- December–February (rainy, some trails muddy)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- BRL
- Money
- Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$). About R$5–5.8 per US dollar in 2026 — check. Cards and tap-to-pay are accepted almost everywhere, even at beach kiosks.
- Daily spend
- Budget R$70–120 excl. bed · Mid R$120–200 excl. bed · High R$200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Vivo, Claro and TIM cover the country; buying a prepaid SIM needs a passport and sometimes a CPF — an eSIM before you fly is easier.
- Emergency
- Police 190 · Ambulance 192 · Fire 193
- Plugs
- Types N, C · 127 V (Rio, São Paulo) or 220 V (Brasília, much of the Northeast) · Check the voltage on the socket; most chargers are dual-voltage.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 10% service (serviço) usually on the bill; optional but normal.; Beach kiosk / bar: Often included; round up.; Taxi / Uber: Not expected; round up.; Guide: US$5–15 per person per day.; Hotel staff: Small tip for porters.
- Water
- Do not drink tap water; filtered water is provided in most homes and hotels.
- Toilets
- Put toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Waterfall entry (guided) | R$20–40 |
| Local bus ticket Palmas → Taquarussu | R$10–15 |
| Meal at a simple restaurant | R$25–45 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | R$3–5 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PMW · Palmas Airport
- 20 km (12 mi) away, flights to Brasília and other cities12 mi (20 km) away, flights to Brasília and other cities
Typical fares
- Palmas → Taquarussu bus
- about R$12 one-way, 45 min
- Taxi to waterfall base
- R$30–50 for 5 km (3.1 mi)R$30–50 for 3.1 mi (5 km)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Local buses from Palmas run to Taquarussu; taxis or rented cars handle waterfall visits; trails are on foot.
See and do
Known for
- Cachoeiras (waterfalls) up to 80 m
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Cachoeiras of Taquarussu | Bus from Palmas to Taquarussu (30 km (19 mi), ~45 min), then walk or taxi to waterfall sitesBus from Palmas to Taquarussu (19 mi (30 km), ~45 min), then walk or taxi to waterfall sites | ≈2 h each way, 4–5 h total including hikes |
Sleep
- Palmas
- Closest city with hotels; 30 min by bus to Taquarussu
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Oláoh-LAH |
| Thank you | Obrigadooh-bree-GAH-doo |
| How much? | Quanto custa?KWAHN-too KOOS-tah? |
| Where is the waterfall? | Onde fica a cachoeira?OHN-jee FEE-ka ah kah-shoh-AY-ree-ah? |
| I need a taxi | Preciso de táxipreh-SEE-zoo jeh TAH-ksi |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake, hug or cheek kiss (one in São Paulo, two in Rio); avoid: Being stiff with new acquaintances
- Gestures: Use thumbs-up freely; avoid: The OK hand sign (it is rude)
- Language: Try Portuguese; say obrigado/obrigada; avoid: Defaulting to Spanish
- Time: Expect relaxed social punctuality; avoid: Being late for tours and flights
- Beach: Bring only a towel, cash and a copy of your ID; avoid: Leaving things unattended
Scams and watch-outs
- Check bus schedules; last departure may be early evening.
- Waterfall trails can be steep; wear sturdy shoes.
Generally safe for day visitors; watch for slippery rocks and keep valuables secured on trails.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Taquarussu yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Cachoeiras (waterfalls) up to 80 m
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Taquarussu, revision 5290170 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5290170
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/taquarussu). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.