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Before you go
Your trip to Chuí.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Chuí – RS Destination Far South of Rio Grande do Sul about 525 km from Porto Alegre
How to get there
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Rodoviária do Chuí Chuí · 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Santa Vitória do Palmar it’s about 25 km via BR-471. From Porto Alegre the total is around 525 km, via Pelotas. Chuí’s bus station receives buses from the capital and from Pelotas. Those continuing into Uruguay complete border formalities at customs.
How many days
A few hours are enough for the Avenida Internacional and shopping. With a day, you can include Barra do Chuí, where the southernmost lighthouse stands. People heading into Uruguay usually spend one night.
When to go
From December to March, days are longer and Barra do Chuí beach is open for the season. Winter is cold and windy, with short days.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
You don’t need a car for the border avenue, which is explored on foot. For Barra do Chuí, about 15 km away, a car helps; there are also taxis and buses in the summer season.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Chuí
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Morning
Avenida Internacional
Walk along Avenida Internacional, with Brazil on one side and Uruguay on the other, and cross the central median to explore Chuy’s shops.
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Afternoon
Barra do Chuí
Go to Barra do Chuí to see the lighthouse, the breakwaters and the stream that marks the border where it meets the sea.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Chuí the southernmost city in Brazil?
It is the southernmost municipal seat in the country. The extreme point lies near the mouth of the arroio Chuí, by Barra do Chuí.
Do you need a passport to cross Chuí’s avenue?
No, to walk along the avenue and shop on the Uruguayan side. Those continuing their trip through Uruguay must complete customs formalities with an identity document or passport.
What is the distance from Porto Alegre to Chuí?
About 525 km by road, passing through Pelotas and along BR-471.
Is Barra do Chuí located in Chuí?
No. The beach belongs to the municipality of Santa Vitória do Palmar, but the shortest access point departs from Chuí, about 15 km away.