Place to visit
Barra Rio Grande Lighthouse, Brazil: what it is and when to go
Barra Rio Grande Lighthouse is a lighthouse in São José do Norte, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is December to February and June to September. In December there are 14 h 06 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 54. 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
- Lighthouse in São José do Norte, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil · Architecture
- Where
- Brazil
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- IGU Foz do Iguaçu, 763 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -32.11781, -52.07688
What it is and where
Barra Rio Grande Lighthouse is a lighthouse in São José do Norte, Rio Grande do Sul, 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 -32.11781, -52.07688; the nearest main airport is Cataratas International Airport (IGU, Foz do Iguaçu), 763 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 Architecture 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 Barra Rio Grande Lighthouse is December to February and June to September.
- JanBest time13:53
- FebBest time13:08
- MarPossible12:14
- AprPossible11:12
- MayPossible10:21
- JunBest time9:54
- JulBest time10:05
- AugBest time10:49
- SepBest time11:49
- OctPossible12:49
- NovPossible13:41
- DecBest time14:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 06 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 54. 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
- Parque Aquático CamparkWith kids23 km
- Mercado Público Municipal de PelotasMarket46 km
- Museu da BaronesaMissão: Guardar e preservar bens de valor histórico e cultural, que representam os hábitos e costumes de nossa sociedade entre os séculos 19 e 2046 km
- Farol da Ponta AlegreLighthouse in Brazil72 km
- Vinícola CamelatoWinery83 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Brazil guide.
More in Brazil: Architecture
- Friendship Bridge: deck arch bridge between Brazil and Paraguay in South America
- Rio Negro Bridge: cable-stayed bridge
- Amazon Tall Tower Observatory: scientific research facility in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil
- Hercílio Luz Bridge: oldest bridge between the island of Florianópolis and the Brazilian mainland
- Brasília TV Tower: architectural structure
- Barra Lighthouse: lighthouse in Bahia, Brazil
Every Brazil place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Barra Rio Grande Lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse in São José do Norte, Rio Grande do Sul, 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 Barra Rio Grande Lighthouse?
December to February and June to September. In December there are 14 h 06 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 54.
How do you get to Barra Rio Grande Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Cataratas International Airport (IGU), 763 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 Parque Aquático Campark, Mercado Público Municipal de Pelotas, Museu da Baronesa. The rest is in the Brazil guide.
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