Minas Gerais · Brazil
Where to stay in Juiz de Fora
Juiz de Fora is a city in Minas Gerais, Brazil, home to about 541,000 people.
- Best months
- April to September
- Nearest airport
- JDF6 km · Francisco de Assis Airport
- Currency
- BRLBrazilian real
- Time zone
- America/Sao Paulo
- Language
- Portuguese, Brazilian Sign Language
About
About Juiz de Fora
Juiz de Fora, also known as J.F., is a city in the southeastern Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) from the state border with Rio de Janeiro. As of the 2022 census the population was 540,756.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Juiz de Fora
See
- Museu Mariano Procópio
- Museu de Arte Murilo Mendes
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Where to stay
Hotels in Juiz de Fora
12 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Constantino Hotel e Eventos | 1.1 km | |
| Hotel Regional JF | 4.6 km | |
| Ibis Juiz de Fora | 5.5 km | |
| Maxim Plaza Hotel | 0.4 km | |
| Nobile Express Juiz de Fora | 1.6 km | |
| Pousada do Mendonça | 4.4 km | |
| Premier Parc Hotel | 5.0 km | |
| Ritz Plaza Hotel | 1.1 km | |
| Serrano Residencial Hotel | 1.4 km | |
| Trade Hotel | 3.7 km | |
| Victory Business Hotel | 2.3 km | |
| Victory Suites | 2.1 km |
All 12 hotels in Juiz de Fora, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Juiz de Fora
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Juiz de Fora are April to September. February is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C; January is the wettest, with about 311 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Juiz de Fora: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Francisco de Assis Airport (JDF), about 5.9 km from the city centre in a straight line; Presidente Itamar Franco Airport (IZA, 32 km) and Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG, 118 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Juiz de Fora is on the way between Belo Horizonte (4.5 hours) and Rio de Janeiro (3 hours). São Paulo is approximately 8 hours away. The city is also a regional bus hub and has frequent links to nearby cities. From Belo Horizonte Buser offers the ride for R$60 (Dec 2021), Atual goes for R$104 (Dec 2021). From Petrópolis Única Facil lets you join the trip for R$42 (Dec 2021). Buses arrive at the main bus station (rodoviária) at Av. Brasil, 9501. (32) 3215-7696.
Getting around
The city center is compact and can be crossed on foot. For longer distances, the bus system is quite effective, with frequent and clean buses. Most lines converge to the central Rio Branco Avenue. Tickets cost R$ 3,10. Taxis are also widely available and not expensive for larger city standards.
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JDF · Francisco de Assis Airport
IZA · Presidente Itamar Franco Airport
GIG · Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Juiz de Fora
Stay safe
Juiz de Fora is considered a safe city for Brazilian standards. Just take the common sense precautions and you will be fine.
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Questions
Juiz de Fora: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Juiz de Fora?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Juiz de Fora are April to September. February is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C; January is the wettest, with about 311 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Juiz de Fora?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Francisco de Assis Airport (JDF), about 5.9 km from the city centre in a straight line; Presidente Itamar Franco Airport (IZA, 32 km) and Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG, 118 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Juiz de Fora?
Brazilian real (BRL).
Nearby
Destinations near Juiz de Fora
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.