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Ilha Rasa Lighthouse, Brazil: what it is and when to go
Ilha Rasa Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is December to February and June to September. In December there are 13 h 25 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 35. It has articles in 3 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 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Architecture
- Where
- Brazil
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- GIG Rio De Janeiro, 30 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -23.06392, -43.1459
What it is and where
Ilha Rasa Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Brazil: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Rio de Janeiro, where this site lists 62 more places to see, 18 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -23.06392, -43.1459; the nearest main airport is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG, Rio De Janeiro), 30 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 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 Ilha Rasa Lighthouse is December to February and June to September.
- JanBest time13:16
- FebBest time12:46
- MarPossible12:10
- AprPossible11:28
- MayPossible10:53
- JunBest time10:35
- JulBest time10:43
- AugBest time11:12
- SepBest time11:52
- OctPossible12:33
- NovPossible13:08
- DecBest time13:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 25 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 35. 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
- Praia do DiaboBeach9.5 km
- Fort CopacabanaMilitary building in Rio de Janeiro9.6 km
- ArpoadorBeach9.6 km
- Morro da BabilôniaFavela in Leme, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil12 km
- Praia VermelhaBeach in Urca District, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil12 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 Ilha Rasa Lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It has articles in 3 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 Ilha Rasa Lighthouse?
December to February and June to September. In December there are 13 h 25 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 35.
How do you get to Ilha Rasa Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), 30 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 Praia do Diabo, Fort Copacabana, Arpoador. The rest is in the Brazil guide.
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