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Voykit pocket guide · Brazil
Viana
Skip Viana unless you have a specific interest in colonial churches or need a quiet stop near Vitória: half a day covers the town centre.
Viana is a small city in Central Espírito Santo, 20 km from Vitória, with three 18th- and 19th-century churches. It has no major sights beyond them and limited services for travellers. Most visitors use it as a brief stop en route to Guarapari or the mountain towns of Domingos Martins and Santa Maria de Jetibá.
- Country
- Brazil
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (hot, humid, rain)
- Stay
- 0 nights
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$80–150 (day-trip only) · Mid R$150–300 · High R$300+ (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 (cafezinho) | R$4–7 |
| Lunch (prato feito) | R$20–35 |
| Bus Viana–Vitória | R$5–10 (check) |
| Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km) | R$25–40 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- VIX · Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport (Vitória)
- About 30 km (19 mi) from Viana; taxi or bus to Viana via BR-101About 19 mi (30 km) from Viana; taxi or bus to Viana via BR-101
Typical fares
- Bus Viana–Vitória
- about R$5–10, 30 min (check)
- Taxi Viana–Vitória airport
- about R$100, 30 min (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
Viana is walkable in the centre. For the churches in Araçatiba and Jucu, you need a car or taxi. BR-101 runs through the town.
See and do
Known for
- Igreja Nossa Senhora da Ajuda (Jesuit church, 18th century)
- Igreja Nossa Senhora de Belém (construction began 1780)
- Igreja Nossa Senhora da Conceição (completed 1816)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Vitória | Bus or car via BR-101, about 30 min | About 40 min |
| Guarapari | Car via BR-101, about 40 min | About 50 min |
| Domingos Martins | Car via BR-262, about 1 h | About 1 h 15 min |
| Santa Maria de Jetibá | Car via BR-262, about 1 h 15 min | About 1 h 30 min |
| Vila Velha | Car via BR-101, about 30 min | About 40 min |
Sleep
- Viana centre
- A few basic pousadas; most travellers sleep in Vitória or Guarapari.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Oláoh-LAH |
| Thank you | Obrigado / Obrigadaoh-bree-GAH-doo / oh-bree-GAH-dah |
| How much? | Quanto custa?KWAN-toh KOOS-tah |
| Where is the church? | Onde fica a igreja?OHN-jee FEE-kah ah ee-GRAY-zhah |
| The bill, please | A conta, por favorah KON-tah, por fah-VOR |
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
- Limited dining and accommodation options; plan meals in advance.
- BR-101 traffic can be heavy; allow extra time if driving to/from Vitória.
- No official tourist information office confirmed; check with the Vitória tourism board.
Viana is generally safe during the day, but like any small Brazilian city, avoid walking alone at night in unlit areas. Keep valuables out of sight.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Viana yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Igreja Nossa Senhora da Ajuda (Jesuit church, 18th century)
- Igreja Nossa Senhora de Belém (construction began 1780)
- Igreja Nossa Senhora da Conceição (completed 1816)
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: Viana, revision 3510622 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=3510622
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/viana). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.