Place to visit
Guanabara Park, Brazil: what it is and when to go
Guanabara Park is an amusement park in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Interests: With kids. The best time to visit is December to February and June to September. In December there are 13 h 12 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 48. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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
- Amusement park in Belo Horizonte, Brazil · With kids
- Where
- Brazil · Avenida Otacílio Negrão de Lima 3333, 31365-450, Belo Horizonte
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- GIG Rio De Janeiro, 337 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Th-Fr 13:00-22:00, Sa 12:00-22:30, PH Su 11:00-21:30
- Run by
- Guanabara Centro de Diversões
- Coordinates
- -19.85997, -43.97872
What it is and where
Guanabara Park is an amusement park in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Brazil: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Parque de diversões
It is in Belo Horizonte, where this site lists 13 more places to see, 8.8 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -19.85997, -43.97872; the nearest main airport is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG, Rio De Janeiro), 337 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)
- Run by
- Guanabara Centro de Diversões
It is one of the With kids 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 Guanabara Park is December to February and June to September.
- JanBest time13:05
- FebBest time12:39
- MarPossible12:08
- AprPossible11:33
- MayPossible11:04
- JunBest time10:48
- JulBest time10:55
- AugBest time11:19
- SepBest time11:54
- OctPossible12:28
- NovPossible12:58
- DecBest time13:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 12 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 48. 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
- Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, PampulhaChurch in Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, Brazil183 m
- Zoological Garden of Belo HorizonteWith kids · Wildlife3.3 km
- Lagoinha ChurchChurch in Minas Gerais, Brazil5.7 km
- Praça Rui BarbosaPublic square in Belo Horizonte7.9 km
- Central Market of Belo HorizonteMarket hall in Belo Horizonte, Brazil7.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Brazil guide.
More in Brazil: With kids
- Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden: park of the Botanical Garden, environmental preservation area of the Rio de Janeiro state in Brazil
- Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi: natural history museum, arboretum, zoological garden in Pará, Brazil
- Beto Carrero World: amusement park
- Botanical Garden of São Paulo: park of the Botanical Garden, environmental preservation area of the São Paulo state in Brazil
- São Paulo Zoo: zoo in Brazil
- Parque das Aves: privately owned zoo
Every Brazil place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Guanabara Park?
It is an amusement park in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Guanabara Park?
December to February and June to September. In December there are 13 h 12 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 48.
How do you get to Guanabara Park?
The nearest main airport is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), 337 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 Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha, Zoological Garden of Belo Horizonte, Lagoinha Church. The rest is in the Brazil guide.
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