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Voykit pocket guide · Brazil
Trindade
Spend one night in Trindade for beach and rainforest activities; day‑trip to Paraty possible, but a full night lets you see both beaches and waterfalls.
Trindade is a small coastal village 30 km south of Paraty, known for its beaches, rainforest trails and waterfalls. The town is walkable, and a night‑stay lets you surf, hike and relax without a rushed schedule.
- Country
- Brazil
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (rainy, hotter)
- 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$150–250 excl. bed · Mid R$250–400 excl. bed · High R$400+ 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.
Get in
By air
- GIG · Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Paraty → Trindade bus
- about R$30, 45 min (check)
- Boat to Poço Fundo pool
- about R$50 round‑trip (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
The village is compact; walk to Praia do Meio (5‑10 min) and Praia Cachadaço (10‑15 min). Boats run between the beaches and the pool for a fee.
See and do
Known for
- Praia do Meio beach
- Praia Cachadaço
- A Pedra que Engole and Poço Fundo falls
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Paraty | Hourly bus or minivan from Trindade, about 45 min | ≈1 h total |
Sleep
- Trindade Sea and Forest Yoga Hostel
- R$160 per night, yoga‑focused, small rooms
- Pousada Familia Viva Trindade
- R$96 per night, homey atmosphere
- Pousada e Camping Casa dos Loides
- R$96 per night, hostel‑style beds or camping
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Desculpedes-KOOL-pe |
| How much is this? | Quanto custa?KWAHN-too KOOS-tah |
| Where is the beach? | Onde fica a praia?OHN-dee FEE-kah ah PRY-ah |
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
- Beach restaurants on Praia do Meio are noisy and pricey; check menus before ordering.
- Boat rides to the natural pool cost extra; confirm price before boarding.
- Trail to Poço Fundo is well marked but can be slippery when wet.
Trindade is generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on personal belongings on busy beaches and use reputable boat operators.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Trindade yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Praia do Meio beach
- Praia Cachadaço
- A Pedra que Engole and Poço Fundo falls
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 – Trindade: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Trindade, revision 4341660 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4341660
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/trindade). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.