Place to visit
Casa das Minas, Brazil: what it is and when to go
Casa das Minas is an Afro-Brazilian temple in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil. Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is December to February and June to September. There are about 12 h 09 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. 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
- Afro-Brazilian temple in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil · Temples
- Where
- Brazil · Rua São Pantaleão 857, 65015-090, São Luís
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- FOR Fortaleza, 656 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -2.53841, -44.29791
What it is and where
Casa das Minas is an Afro-Brazilian temple in São Luís, Maranhão, 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.
It is in São Luís, Maranhão, where this site lists 7 more places to see, 4.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -2.53841, -44.29791; the nearest main airport is Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR, Fortaleza), 656 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 Temples 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 Casa das Minas is December to February and June to September.
- JanBest time12:08
- FebBest time12:05
- MarPossible12:01
- AprPossible11:57
- MayPossible11:53
- JunBest time11:51
- JulBest time11:52
- AugBest time11:55
- SepBest time11:59
- OctPossible12:03
- NovPossible12:07
- DecBest time12:09
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 09 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. 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
- Casa de NagôListed good in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil107 m
- Church of Saint Joseph of the ExileChurch in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil776 m
- Fortress of Santo António da BarraFort in São Luís, Brazil4.3 km
- Bacanga State ParkState park in Maranhão, Brazil6.6 km
- Church of Mount CarmelChurch building in Alcântara, Maranhão, Brazil20 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Brazil guide.
More in Brazil: Temples
- Cathedral of Brasília: Catholic church in Brasília, Brazil
- Rio de Janeiro Cathedral: cathedral in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- São Paulo Cathedral: cathedral in São Paulo city, Brazil
- Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida: Roman Rite Catholic basilica in Aparecida, Brazil
- Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha: church in Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
- Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue: synagogue in Recife, Brazil
Every Brazil place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Casa das Minas?
It is an Afro-Brazilian temple in São Luís, Maranhão, 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 Casa das Minas?
December to February and June to September. There are about 12 h 09 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Casa das Minas?
The nearest main airport is Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR), 656 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 Casa de Nagô, Church of Saint Joseph of the Exile, Fortress of Santo António da Barra. The rest is in the Brazil guide.
Keep reading
- São Luís, Maranhão7 places to see in and around São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil: Baía de São Marcos, Bacanga State Park, Casa das Minas. Best time: December to February and June to September.
- Temples199 places for temples in Brazil, from Cathedral of Brasília to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to February and June to September. Each with its own seas
- BrazilBefore travelling to Brazil: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days in every 180-day period, with a passport va…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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