Place to visit
Pau do Presidente, Brazil: what it is and when to go
Pau do Presidente is a monument in Brazil. Interests: History. The best time to visit is December to February and June to September. There are about 12 h 11 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. 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
- Monument · History
- Where
- Brazil
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- FOR Fortaleza, 1,516 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -3.17276, -52.1592
What it is and where
Pau do Presidente is a monument in 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.
monumento que marca o início da construção da Rodovia Transamazônica
Its coordinates are -3.17276, -52.1592; the nearest main airport is Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR, Fortaleza), 1,516 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 History 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 Pau do Presidente is December to February and June to September.
- JanBest time12:10
- FebBest time12:06
- MarPossible12:01
- AprPossible11:56
- MayPossible11:51
- JunBest time11:49
- JulBest time11:50
- AugBest time11:54
- SepBest time11:59
- OctPossible12:04
- NovPossible12:09
- DecBest time12:11
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 11 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. 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
- Serra do Pardo National ParkNational park in the state of Pará, Brazil308 km
- Sitio Meu SossegoHiking372 km
- Museu SacacaNucleus of Museology - Sacaca Museum377 km
- Central Market of MacapáPublic market in the city of Macapá, Amapá377 km
- Fortaleza de São José de MacapáFortress in Macapá, Brazil377 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Brazil guide.
More in Brazil: History
- Rio de Janeiro
- Mirante do Vale: skyscraper in São Paulo, Brazil
- Mount Roraima: High plateau in South America
- Altino Arantes Building: skyscraper in São Paulo, Brazil
- Edifício Itália: skyscraper in São Paulo, Brazil
- Serra da Capivara National Park: national park of Brazil
Every Brazil place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pau do Presidente?
It is a monument in 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 Pau do Presidente?
December to February and June to September. There are about 12 h 11 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Pau do Presidente?
The nearest main airport is Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR), 1,516 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 Serra do Pardo National Park, Sitio Meu Sossego, Museu Sacaca. The rest is in the Brazil guide.
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