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Ubajara
One full day: morning cable car or hike into the national park caves, afternoon at the waterfall. Not a base for the region.
Ubajara is a small town in Ceará best known for the nearby Ubajara National Park, with limestone caves, a cable car and a waterfall. Most travellers visit as a day trip from Tianguá or Fortaleza. The park is the only reason to stop.
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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 slippery)
- Airport
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- Nights
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- 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$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ubajara190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ubajara, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).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
- SafetyUbajara is safe for tourists; the main risks are slippery trails in the park and the cable car being out of service.
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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.
- AirportFOR Fortaleza Airport (About 3.5 h by car; buses via Tianguá).
- Getting aroundThe park is 3 km (1.9 mi) from town; walk, taxi or hitch.The park is 1.9 mi (3 km) from town; walk, taxi or hitch.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Museum or sight ticketPark entry (Mirante Gameleira)checkR$ 35 (≈ US$7)
- Budget bedHostel bed in Tianguá, a night, per personR$40 (≈ US$8)
- Mid-range bedNeblina Park Hotel double, a night, per roomR$180 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedNeblina Park Hotel double, a night, per roomR$250 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$100 (≈ US$19) · Mid R$200 (≈ US$40) · High R$400 (≈ US$75)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FOR Fortaleza Airport (About 3.5 h by car; buses via Tianguá)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
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Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Feb–May. Month by month →
Warmest Oct (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jul (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Mar (18 rain days), driest Aug (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ubajara: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The park is 3 km from town; walk, taxi or hitch. No public transport inside the park.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tianguá
goDoor to door: 20 min
Bus or taxi, about 20 min
Larger town with bus connections and more food options.
Fortaleza
cautionDoor to door: 4 h
Bus via Tianguá, about 3.5 h
Long for a day trip; better as a base for the region.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Inside the national park
Neblina Park Hotel is the only accommodation inside the park; double from R$ 130 (check).
Tianguá
20 min away, more options and bus connections.
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$ 80–150 (≈ US$15–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$ 150–300 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
- High
- R$ 300 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Neblina Park Hotel double1 × 1 night × R$180 | R$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$200 | R$400 |
| Park entry (caves + waterfall)2 × R$95 · check | R$190 |
| Cable car round trip2 × R$8 · check if operating | R$16 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$79 |
| Trip total≈ R$433 per person per day, bed included | R$865≈ US$170 |
2026 estimate in BRL; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Park entry (Mirante Gameleira)check | R$ 35 (≈ US$7) |
| Park entry (Cafundó waterfall)check | R$ 60 (≈ US$12) |
| Cable car round tripcheck if operating | R$ 8 (≈ US$2) |
| Simple lunch in town | R$ 15–25 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bus Tianguá → Ubajaracheck | R$ 5–10 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Cable car hours: Tu–Su 09:00–14:30, R$ 8 (≈ US$2) round trip (check current status; it was under maintenance in 2017–2018).Cable car hours: Tu–Su 9:00 AM–2:30 PM, R$ 8 (≈ US$2) round trip (check current status; it was under maintenance in 2017–2018).
- If the cable car is closed, the walk to the caves takes 3–4 h; start before 10:00 to return by cable car.If the cable car is closed, the walk to the caves takes 3–4 h; start before 10:00 AM to return by cable car.
- Park entry fees: R$ 35 (≈ US$7) to Mirante Gameleira, R$ 60 (≈ US$12) to Cafundó waterfall (check).
- No ATMs inside the park; bring cash.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
The US consulate is in Recife; most embassies are in Brasília.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fortaleza → Ubajara by bus: about R$ 60–80 (≈ US$12–15), 3.5 h (check)
- Tianguá → Ubajara by bus: R$ 5–10 (≈ US$1–2), 20 min (check)
- Park entry (both sights): R$ 95 (≈ US$18) (check)
Say or show
- Olá — Hello (oh-LAH)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (KWAN-toh KOOS-tah)
- Onde fica o parque? — Where is the park? (ON-dee FEE-kah oo PAR-kee)
- Posso pagar com cartão? — Can I pay by card? (POH-soo pah-GAR kom kar-TOWN)
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 Ubajara. 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 slippery) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 4 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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