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Things to see in Nova Friburgo (Brazil): 5 places and when to go
Nova Friburgo is a city in Brazil with around 172,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 5 places in and around it, mainly Nature (4), Mountains (4), Temples (1). The best known are Catedral Metropolitana de São João Batista, Morro Agudo and Morro do Carmo. The best time to come is December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. In December there are 13 h 21 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 39. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Brazil · -22.26, -42.54
- Population
- About 172,000
- Places
- 5 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Also possible
- March to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- GIG Rio De Janeiro, 95 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Caledônia, at 2,257 m.
What to see in Nova Friburgo
The places in and around Nova Friburgo, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Catedral Metropolitana de São João BatistaHistorical site registered by State Institute of Cultural Heritage of Rio de Janeiro in the city of Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil2.6 km
- Morro AgudoMountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil26 km
- Morro do CarmoMountain in Brazil28 km
- Pedra do PaquequerMountain in Brazil22 km
- CaledôniaSummit11 km
When to go to Nova Friburgo
The best time to visit Nova Friburgo is December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time13:13
- FebBest time12:44
- MarPossible12:09
- AprPossible11:29
- MayPossible10:56
- JunBest time10:39
- JulBest time10:46
- AugBest time11:14
- SepBest time11:53
- OctPossible12:32
- NovPossible13:05
- DecBest time13:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 21 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 39. In January, 5 of the 5 places are at their best.
When to go to Brazil in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Nova Friburgo
The nearest main airport is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG, Rio De Janeiro), 95 km as the crow flies. How to get around Brazil (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Teresópolis11 places47 km
- Petrópolis11 places73 km
- Armação dos Búzios9 places87 km
- Cabo Frio5 places87 km
- Niterói10 places92 km
- Rio de Janeiro62 places102 km
And all of Brazil, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Nova Friburgo?
The best known: Catedral Metropolitana de São João Batista, Morro Agudo, Morro do Carmo, Pedra do Paquequer. In all, 5 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Nova Friburgo?
December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. In December there are 13 h 21 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 39.
How do you get to Nova Friburgo?
The nearest main airport is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), 95 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Nova Friburgo as the destination and these 5 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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