Place to visit
Praia da Boa Viagem, Brazil: what it is and when to go
Praia da Boa Viagem is a beach of the Baixa City region in Salvador, Bahia (Praia de Boa Viagem) in Brazil. Interests: Beaches. The best time to visit is December to February and June to September. In December there are 12 h 45 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 15. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Brazil: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Beach of the Baixa City region in Salvador, Bahia · Beaches
- Local name
- Praia de Boa Viagem
- Where
- Brazil
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- SSA Salvador, 21 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -12.93223, -38.51409
What it is and where
Praia da Boa Viagem is a beach of the Baixa City region in Salvador, Bahia (Praia de Boa Viagem) in Brazil. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Brazil: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Salvador, Bahia, where this site lists 34 more places to see, 5.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -12.93223, -38.51409; the nearest main airport is Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA, Salvador), 21 km as the crow flies. How to get around Brazil (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Beaches places in Brazil. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Praia da Boa Viagem is December to February and June to September.
- JanBest time12:41
- FebBest time12:25
- MarPossible12:05
- AprPossible11:43
- MayPossible11:24
- JunBest time11:15
- JulBest time11:18
- AugBest time11:34
- SepBest time11:56
- OctPossible12:18
- NovPossible12:37
- DecBest time12:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 12 h 45 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 15. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Brazil in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Brazil
To enter Brazil there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Brazil checklist. Currency: Brazilian real (BRL); plugs: Type N and C · 127 V and 220 V depending on the region · 60 Hz (you need an adapter and should check the voltage); emergencies: 190 police · 192 ambulance · 193 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Fort of MonserrateFort in Salvador, Bahia, Brasil463 m
- Ponta de MontserratSquare listed by historical patrimony in the district of Mont Serrat, Salvador, Bahia715 m
- Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim, SalvadorChurch in Salvador, Brazil1.1 km
- São Marcelo FortWell listed by the Institute of Artistic and Cultural Heritage of Bahia in the city of Salvador, Bahia4.2 km
- Largo do PelourinhoPublic square in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil4.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Brazil guide.
More in Brazil: Beaches
- Rocas Atoll: Atoll in the Atlantic belonging to Brazil
- Porto de Galinhas: praia in Porto de Galinhas district, Ipojuca, Brazil
- Arpoador: Beach
- Pipa Beach: beach in Tibau do Sul municipality, Brazil
- Praia do Abricó: Brazilian nude beach in Rio
- Ponta Negra: beach in Natal, Brazil
Every Brazil place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Praia da Boa Viagem?
It is a beach of the Baixa City region in Salvador, Bahia (Praia de Boa Viagem in the local language) in Brazil. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Brazil: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Praia da Boa Viagem?
December to February and June to September. In December there are 12 h 45 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 15.
How do you get to Praia da Boa Viagem?
The nearest main airport is Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA), 21 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Brazil is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Brazil map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Fort of Monserrate, Ponta de Montserrat, Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim, Salvador. The rest is in the Brazil guide.
Keep reading
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