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Voykit pocket guide · Brazil
Tianguá
Spend 1–2 days in Tianguá for waterfalls, historic sites and local market; reach by bus from Fortaleza or Teresina, stay in a guesthouse.
Tianguá is a small inland city in Ceará, known for nearby waterfalls, historic churches and a relaxed market atmosphere. Most attractions are within 20 km, so a short stay covers the highlights.
- Country
- Brazil
- Best months
- May–October (dry season, cooler evenings)
- Avoid
- December–April (rainy season, some trails closed)
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | R$4–7 |
| Local lunch (rice, beans, meat) | R$12–20 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | R$2–3 |
| Taxi (first km) | R$5–7 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- FOR · Fortaleza – Pinto Martins International
- ≈ 300 km (186 mi) by BR‑222, bus 5–6 h≈ 186 mi (300 km) by BR‑222, bus 5–6 h
Typical fares
- Fortaleza → Tianguá, bus
- about R$120, 5–6 h (check)
- Car rental (compact, 1 day)
- ≈ R$150, includes basic insurance (check)
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 run between town and nearby attractions; rent a car for flexible access to waterfalls (roads are paved). Walkable centre for cathedral and market.
See and do
Known for
- Jaburu Dam and sport‑fishing beach
- Parroquia de Sant'ana Cathedral
- São José Seminary Convent
- Cachoeira Cana Verde (30 m waterfall)
- Paredões do Janeiro rock formations
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jaburu Dam | Bus or car via BR‑222, 20 km (12 mi)Bus or car via BR‑222, 12 mi (20 km) | ≈45 min each way |
| Cachoeira Cana Verde | Car on paved road, 16 km (9.9 mi)Car on paved road, 9.9 mi (16 km) | ≈30 min each way |
| Paredões do Janeiro | Car, 5 km (3.1 mi) north via local roadCar, 3.1 mi (5 km) north via local road | ≈20 min each way |
Sleep
- Pousada Casa da Serra
- Simple rooms, 10 min walk to town centre (check)
- Hotel Fazenda Tianguá
- Rural setting, includes breakfast (check)
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Desculpedes-KOOL-pe |
| Thank you | Obrigadooh-bree-GAH-doo |
| How much is it? | Quanto custa?KWAHN-toh KOOS-tah? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Onde fica o banheiro?ON-jee FEE-ka oo ba-NYE-ro? |
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
- Roads to remote waterfalls can be steep; use a 4 WD vehicle if possible.
- Trail access may be limited during heavy rain (check local signs).
- Cash is preferred in small shops; ATMs are scarce.
Tianguá is generally safe; keep valuables hidden, especially on buses, and avoid isolated trails after dark during rain.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Tianguá yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Jaburu Dam and sport‑fishing beach
- Parroquia de Sant'ana Cathedral
- São José Seminary Convent
- Cachoeira Cana Verde (30 m waterfall)
- Paredões do Janeiro rock formations
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Tianguá: www.wikidata.org/wiki/QXXXXX
- Wikivoyage: Tianguá, revision 5078109 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5078109
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/tiangua). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.