Place to visit
Ponte dos Ingleses, Brazil: what it is and when to go
Ponte dos Ingleses is a historic bridge in Fortaleza, Brazil. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is December to February and June to September. There are about 12 h 13 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
- Historic bridge in Fortaleza, Brazil · Nature
- Where
- Brazil
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- FOR Fortaleza, 6.7 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 24/7
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- -3.71806, -38.51692
What it is and where
Ponte dos Ingleses is a historic bridge in Fortaleza, 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 Fortaleza, where this site lists 17 more places to see, 8.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -3.71806, -38.51692; the nearest main airport is Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR, Fortaleza), 6.7 km as the crow flies. How to get around Brazil (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
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 Ponte dos Ingleses is December to February and June to September.
- JanBest time12:12
- FebBest time12:07
- MarPossible12:01
- AprPossible11:55
- MayPossible11:50
- JunBest time11:47
- JulBest time11:48
- AugBest time11:53
- SepBest time11:59
- OctPossible12:05
- NovPossible12:10
- DecBest time12:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 13 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
- Planetário Rubens de AzevedoPlanetarium534 m
- Fortaleza Central MarketMarket in fortaleza974 m
- Praia de IracemaBeaches1.0 km
- Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da AssunçãoFort in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil1.1 km
- Mara HopeOil tanker1.1 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 Ponte dos Ingleses?
It is a historic bridge in Fortaleza, 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 Ponte dos Ingleses?
December to February and June to September. There are about 12 h 13 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Ponte dos Ingleses?
The nearest main airport is Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR), 6.7 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 Planetário Rubens de Azevedo, Fortaleza Central Market, Praia de Iracema. The rest is in the Brazil guide.
Keep reading
- Fortaleza17 places to see in and around Fortaleza, Brazil: Praia de Iracema, Praia do Meireles, Mucuripe Lighthouse (old). Best time: December to February and June to September.
- Nature418 places for nature in Brazil, from Iguazu Falls to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to February and June to September. Each with its own season by alti
- 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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