Place to visit
Buraco das Araras, Brazil: what it is and when to go
Buraco das Araras is a geological formation in Brazil. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is December to February and June to September. In December there are 13 h 18 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 42. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, 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
- Geological formation in Brazil · Nature
- Where
- Brazil
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- IGU Foz do Iguaçu, 497 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -21.49185, -56.40311
What it is and where
Buraco das Araras is a geological formation in Brazil. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Brazil: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are -21.49185, -56.40311; the nearest main airport is Cataratas International Airport (IGU, Foz do Iguaçu), 497 km as the crow flies. How to get around Brazil (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature 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 Buraco das Araras is December to February and June to September.
- JanBest time13:11
- FebBest time12:43
- MarPossible12:09
- AprPossible11:30
- MayPossible10:58
- JunBest time10:42
- JulBest time10:49
- AugBest time11:16
- SepBest time11:53
- OctPossible12:31
- NovPossible13:03
- DecBest time13:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 18 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 42. 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
- Gruta do Lago Azul Natural MonumentCave in Brazil43 km
- Bio ParkWith kids · Wildlife47 km
- José Antônio Pereira MuseumMuseums and art213 km
- Mercado Municipal Antônio ValenteMarket218 km
- Morada dos BaísCultural center in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil218 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Brazil guide.
More in Brazil: Nature
- Iguazu Falls: waterfalls on the Igazú River on the border of Misiones, Argentina and Paraná, Brazil
- Sugarloaf Mountain: peak situated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Mount Roraima: High plateau in South America
- Guanabara Bay: oceanic bay located in Southeast Brazil
- Jaú National Park: national park of Brazil
- Corcovado: mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, known for the Christ Statue
Every Brazil place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Buraco das Araras?
It is a geological formation in Brazil. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, 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 Buraco das Araras?
December to February and June to September. In December there are 13 h 18 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 42.
How do you get to Buraco das Araras?
The nearest main airport is Cataratas International Airport (IGU), 497 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 Gruta do Lago Azul Natural Monument, Bio Park, José Antônio Pereira Museum. The rest is in the Brazil guide.
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