Place to visit
Pedra de Xangô, Brazil: what it is and when to go
Pedra de Xangô is a monument in Brazil (Lauro de Freitas). Interests: History. The best time to visit is December to February, June to September. In December there are 12 h 45 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 15. 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, June to September.
- Nearest airport
- SSA Salvador, 8.5 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -12.89593, -38.39911
What it is and where
Pedra de Xangô is a monument in Brazil (Lauro de Freitas). 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.
It is in Lauro de Freitas, where this site lists 8 more places to see, 9.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -12.89593, -38.39911; the nearest main airport is Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA, Salvador), 8.5 km as the crow flies. How to get around Brazil (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
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 Pedra de Xangô is December to February, June to September.
- JanBest time12:41
- FebBest time12:25
- MarPossible12:05
- AprPossible11:43
- MayPossible11:24
- JunBest time11:15
- JulBest time11:19
- AugBest time11:34
- SepBest time11:56
- OctPossible12:18
- NovPossible12:36
- DecBest time12:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 12 h 45 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 15. 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
- Ilê AsipáTemples5.1 km
- Praia de PiatãBeach6.8 km
- Praia de JaguaribeBeach6.9 km
- Praia de ItapuãBeach7.5 km
- Lighthouse ItapuãLighthouse8.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Brazil guide.
More in Brazil: History
- Río de Janeiro
- Mirante do Vale
- Monte Roraima: Summit
- Edificio Altino Arantes
- Edifício Itália
- Parque nacional de la Sierra de Capivara
Every Brazil place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pedra de Xangô?
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 Pedra de Xangô?
December to February, June to September. In December there are 12 h 45 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 15.
How do you get to Pedra de Xangô?
The nearest main airport is Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA), 8.5 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 Ilê Asipá, Praia de Piatã, Praia de Jaguaribe. The rest is in the Brazil guide.
Keep reading
- Lauro de Freitas8 places to see in and around Lauro de Freitas, Brazil: Ilê Asipá, Lighthouse Itapuã, Praia de Itapuã. Best time: December to February, June to September.
- History185 places for history in Brazil, from Río de Janeiro to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to February, June to September. Each with its own season by alti
- BrazilBefore travelling to Brazil: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days in every 180-day period, with a passport va…
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
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