🇧🇷 Teresina, Brazil
Palmas Brasil
📍 637, Rua Arlindo Nogueira, Teresina, 64001-290
Your stay — Palmas Brasil
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Primeira Igreja Presbiteriana de Teresina (418 m · ~5 min walk)
- Place of worship: Federação Espirita Piauiense (469 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Residência Episcopal (474 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Igreja São Benedito (496 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Galeria Center — 845 m · ~11 min walk
Praça da Liberdade — 505 m · ~6 min walk
Museu de Arte Sacra Dom Paulo Libório — 343 m · ~4 min walk
Teatro Quatro de Setembro — 773 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 655 m · ~8 min walk
Philofarma — 101 m · ~1 min walk
Mercearia Kristiane — 545 m · ~7 min walk
Frei Serafim — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Travellers can exchange currency at banks, currency exchange offices (casas de câmbio) or withdraw from ATMs. Be wary of poor rates at airports or tourist bureaux.
Major credit and debit cards are widely accepted, including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Contactless payments are common, especially in larger establishments.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical cheap coffee option is a 'café da garagem' (garage coffee shop), costing around R$ 3-5.
A budget-friendly lunch option is a street food stall or a 'lanchonete' (sandwich shop) with a meal costing around R$ 10-15.
A typical affordable dinner option is a 'comida caseira' (home-style cooking) restaurant, with a main course costing around R$ 20-30.
Cheap-eats areas are typically found in the historic center, near the Mercado Central, or in the popular shopping streets like Avenida Presidente Castelo Branco.
Common budget supermarket chains include Pão de Açúcar and Cia. Brasileira.
Affordable high-street shopping can be found in the shopping malls like Shopping Tietê or at local markets like the Feira de São João.
The cheapest way to get around is by using the local bus system, which costs R$ 3.50 for a single ride. A day pass is available for R$ 10.50.
Use the local bus system instead of taxis or ride-hailing apps to save money.Buy snacks and water from street vendors or markets instead of convenience stores.Take advantage of happy hour deals at bars and restaurants for affordable drinks and meals.
Good to know — Teresina
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.11 · BRL
Emergency Contacts
TeresinaFor non-urgent police matters call 197. The tourist police (Policia Turistica) are reachable on (86) 3215-3500. If you need help in English, it's worth calling the state-run information line: 102 (from a landline) or ask at your hotel for local numbers.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Teresina, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Palmas Brasil
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 655 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Philofarma — 101 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Anywhere in Teresina (including airport) → Portofino Hotel Prime
💡 Fast and cheap. Always negotiate the fare first — airport drivers quote double. Pay in cash. Helmet included but not always clean.
Terminal Rodoviário (central bus station) → Portofino Hotel Prime (stop: R. Coelho Rodrigues)
💡 Use this from the bus station if arriving from other cities. The stop is directly opposite the hotel. Have small change — drivers rarely give change for notes over R$20.
Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (THE) → Portofino Hotel Prime (stop: Av. Frei Serafim)
💡 The bus stops about 800m from the hotel on Av. Frei Serafim. Walk straight or take a short mototaxi for R$10.
Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (THE) → Portofino Hotel Prime
💡 Agree on the fare before getting in. Official taxi stand outside arrivals has fixed prices; ignore touts in the terminal.
About Teresina
Wikipedia ↗
Teresina is the capital and most populous municipality in the Brazilian state of Piauí. Being located in north-central Piauí 366 km from the coast, it is the only capital in the Brazilian Northeast that is not located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. With 902,644 inhabitants, Teresina is the 19t...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Palmas Brasil?
Check-in at Palmas Brasil is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Palmas Brasil?
A budget-friendly lunch option is a street food stall or a 'lanchonete' (sandwich shop) with a meal costing around R$ 10-15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Palmas Brasil?
The cheapest way to get around is by using the local bus system, which costs R$ 3.50 for a single ride. A day pass is available for R$ 10.50.
Top Attractions in Teresina
💡 Free entry on Sundays. The staff often give impromptu guided tours in Portuguese if you ask nicely.
💡 Come early morning (before 08:00) to see boats unloading fish. The street vendors sell grilled cheese on sticks.
💡 Visit during a weekday morning when it's empty. The caretaker sometimes opens the side chapel if you show interest.
💡 Try the cupuaçu juice or a pastel from the stall near the main entrance. Bargaining is expected on handicrafts.
💡 Go late afternoon for the sunset over the water. Mosquito repellent is a must after dusk.