Town in Bahia, Brazil
Itacaré
Surf town on Bahia's Cocoa Coast, with jungle-backed beaches, waterfalls and a relaxed backpacker crowd. Simple, small and a long transfer from the airport; a good cheap beach base for a week or more.
At a glance
- Safety4/5Safe with normal careDetails
- Monthly budget$1,050–1,630Comfortable, one person · R$5,500–8,500Details
- Value for money81/100Better value than 80% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goOct–MarWarmest: Mar, 28°CDetails
- Internet242 MbpsFixed broadband, Brazil medianDetails
- Tap waterFilter or boilDrink filtered or bottled water; restaurants use filtered water and ice from packaged sources.Details
- LGBTQ+4/5WelcomingDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: limitedDetails
- Doctor's visit$38–77Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundMototaxiWalkable centerDetails
- Cash or cardCards almost everywhereCards and Pix widely accepted in town; carry small cash for beach vendors, mototaxis and stalls.Details
Where to stay in Itacaré
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Centro (Pituba and Rua Pedro Longo) | Walkable bars, restaurants and surf shops |
| Praia da Concha and Resende | Quieter beachfront pousadas near town |
| Tiririca / Prainha | Surf-focused stays; slightly outside the centre |
Apps that work in Itacaré
No ride-hailing apps work here; see the taxi note below.
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp
- ClickBus: Book intercity bus tickets
- Waze: Driving directions; most locals use it
- Taxis: Ride apps are not reliable here. Use taxis and mototaxis, agreeing the price first, or ask your pousada to book.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Brazil.
- Cards almost everywhere Cards and Pix widely accepted in town; carry small cash for beach vendors, mototaxis and stalls. ATMs sometimes run dry.
- Currency: Real (BRL). US$1 ≈ R$5.22 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Banco24Horas, Bradesco and Banco do Brasil ATMs take foreign cards; expect a fee and low night-time limits.
- Tipping: Restaurants and bars add an optional 10% service charge; nothing more is expected. Tipping taxi and ride-app drivers isn't customary.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay work at card terminals; Pix needs a Brazilian account or a Pix-enabled foreign wallet.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an e-visa since April 2025 (US$80.90), applied for online about 10 working days ahead.
- No arrival card or entry fee. Extensions beyond the first stay are requested from the Federal Police before it ends.
- Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many regions, including the Amazon, but is not required for entry.
Emergency numbers
Police 190 · Ambulance 192 · Fire 193
Plugs
Type C, N · 127 V, 60 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Regular prepaid chips usually need a CPF to register; carrier visitor plans and eSIMs accept a passport. International eSIM apps are simplest. eSIMs work for visitors.
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Sources
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