🇧🇷 Ubatuba, Brazil
Pousada Vila Jacaa
📍 100, Rua Eugênio Ruíz, Ubatuba, 11680-000
Your stay — Pousada Vila Jacaa
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use ATMs from Banco do Brasil or Bradesco for decent rates; avoid exchange counters at hotels and tourist stands.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in supermarkets and larger shops; smaller bars and stalls often prefer cash or Pix.
No mandatory tip; 10% in restaurants is common but optional. Taxis and hotel staff are not tipped unless service is exceptional.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Small espresso (cafézinho) at a local bakery or bar — approx R$3-5.
A prato feito (set meal of rice, beans, protein, salad) at a simple lanchonete — approx R$20-25.
Pizza by the slice or a simple fish dish at a local eatery — approx R$25-35 for a main.
Pastel stalls at the Ubatuba market or beach kiosks selling tapioca, acarajé, and grilled cheese.
Supermercado São Francisco and Supermercado Tauste are common chains in the area.
Feira de Artesanato on the waterfront offers casual beachwear and handicrafts; street markets on weekends.
Local bus — R$4.50 per ride; no day pass. From São Paulo, catch a bus at Tietê bus station to Ubatuba (approx R$70-90).
Eat at self-service buffets (quilo-style) where you pay by weight; buy groceries at the municipal market for fresh fruit; stick to cash or Pix to avoid card fees in small shops.
Good to know — Ubatuba
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.12 · BRL
Emergency Contacts
UbatubaFor general emergencies, dial 190 (police), 192 (ambulance/medical), or 193 (fire). Tourist support: 0800-727-8343 (State Tourism Police, English limited). Local hospital: Santa Casa de Ubatuba, +55 (12) 3833-4000.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Ubatuba, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Pousada Vila Jacaa
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
São José dos Campos Airport (SJK) → Hotel Porto Fino, Ubatuba
💡 Use 99 or Uber app to book—usually cheaper than airport taxis. Fix price with driver beforehand if paying cash.
Terminal Rodoviário de Ubatuba → Hotel Porto Fino, Praia do Itaguá
💡 Catch the 'Itaguá' line bus—stops right outside the terminal. Wave to driver to stop near hotel. Have exact change or use Bilhete Único card.
São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Hotel Porto Fino, Ubatuba
💡 Book with Transfer Ubatuba or Viação Líder for fixed rates. Saves negotiating at GRU—drivers speak English and know the coastal route via Rio-Santos highway (BR-101).
Terminal Rodoviário Tietê, São Paulo → Terminal Rodoviário de Ubatuba
💡 Book with Viação Cometa or Pássaro Marrom. From the bus terminal in Ubatuba, it's a 10-minute taxi (R$15) to Hotel Porto Fino.
About Ubatuba
Wikipedia ↗
Ubatuba is a Brazilian municipality, located on the northeast coast, in the state of São Paulo. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Vale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte. The population is 92,819 (2021 est.) in an area of 723.88 km2, of which 83% is located in the Serra do Mar State Park. Ubatuba is ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Pousada Vila Jacaa?
Check-in at Pousada Vila Jacaa is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Pousada Vila Jacaa?
A prato feito (set meal of rice, beans, protein, salad) at a simple lanchonete — approx R$20-25.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Pousada Vila Jacaa?
Local bus — R$4.50 per ride; no day pass. From São Paulo, catch a bus at Tietê bus station to Ubatuba (approx R$70-90).
Top Attractions in Ubatuba
💡 Check if there is a temporary exhibition on the ground floor; the upstairs is mostly empty but offers a good view of the street.
💡 Take the 9am boat from Praia do Saco da Ribeira. Bring your own snorkel and lunch – the island kiosk is expensive and limited.
💡 Arrive before 9am to secure shade under the cliffside vegetation. The rip currents are dangerous for weak swimmers.
💡 Bring water shoes – the rocks are slippery and uneven. Go on a weekday to avoid crowds from tour vans.
💡 Visit at feeding time (11am and 3pm) to see the nurse sharks active. Skip the overpriced souvenir shop.