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Things to see in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil): 7 places and when to go
Novo Hamburgo is a city in Brazil with around 877,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Nature (2), Mountains (2), Food and drink (2). The best known are Sapiranga and Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis Gonzaga. 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 54 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Brazil · -29.7096, -51.14
- Population
- About 877,000
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (2) · Mountains (2) · Food and drink (2) · Temples (1) · Museums and art (1) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Also possible
- March to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- IGU Foz do Iguaçu, 565 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Sapiranga, at 634 m.
What to see in Novo Hamburgo
The places in and around Novo Hamburgo, 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.
- SapirangaNature · Mountains20 km
- Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis GonzagaBrazilian church2.9 km
- Cachaçaria Weber HausDistillery15 km
- Cervejaria ClandestinaBrewery6.6 km
- Panair do Brasil Flight 0991950 aviation incident in Brazil14 km
- UnisinosBrazilian private Jesuit university9.5 km
- Parque ZoológicoWith kids · Wildlife10 km
When to go to Novo Hamburgo
The best time to visit Novo Hamburgo 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 time13:43
- FebBest time13:02
- MarPossible12:13
- AprPossible11:17
- MayPossible10:30
- JunBest time10:06
- JulBest time10:16
- AugBest time10:56
- SepBest time11:50
- OctPossible12:44
- NovPossible13:31
- DecBest time13:54
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 54 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 06. In January, 7 of the 7 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 Novo Hamburgo
The nearest main airport is Cataratas International Airport (IGU, Foz do Iguaçu), 565 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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- Rua Barão do Rio Branco12 places96 km
And all of Brazil, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Novo Hamburgo?
The best known: Sapiranga, Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis Gonzaga. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Novo Hamburgo?
December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. In December there are 13 h 54 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 06.
How do you get to Novo Hamburgo?
The nearest main airport is Cataratas International Airport (IGU), 565 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Novo Hamburgo as the destination and these 7 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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