Place to visit
Pico das Almas, Brazil: what it is and when to go
Pico das Almas is a mountain in Brazil, at 1,980 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is December to February and June to September, a short season because of the altitude. In December there are 12 h 48 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 12. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, 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
- Mountain in Brazil · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Brazil
- Elevation
- 1,980 m
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- SSA Salvador, 401 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -13.52693, -41.96813
What it is and where
Pico das Almas is a mountain in Brazil, at 1,980 m above sea level. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Brazil: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are -13.52693, -41.96813; the nearest main airport is Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA, Salvador), 401 km as the crow flies. How to get around Brazil (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains 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 Pico das Almas is December to February and June to September, and the season is short because it sits at 1,980 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBest time12:43
- FebBest time12:26
- MarPossible12:05
- AprPossible11:42
- MayPossible11:22
- JunBest time11:12
- JulBest time11:16
- AugBest time11:33
- SepBest time11:56
- OctPossible12:19
- NovPossible12:38
- DecBest time12:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 12 h 48 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 12. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | December to February and June to September | March to May and October to November |
| Mountains | December to February and June to September | March to May and October to November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Pico das Almas has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- Itobira's peakSecond's highest place of the Brazilian Northeast region20 km
- Pico do BarbadoMountain in Brazil26 km
- Rio JacóHot spring bath61 km
- Paróquia Bom JesusChurch in Brumado, Bahia, Brazil82 km
- Chapada Diamantina National ParkNational park in Palmeiras, Mucugê, Lençóis, Ibicoara and Andaraí, Bahia99 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Brazil guide.
More in Brazil: Nature
- Iguazu Falls: waterfalls on the Igazú River on the border of Misiones, Argentina and Paraná, Brazil
- Sugarloaf Mountain: peak situated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Mount Roraima: High plateau in South America
- Guanabara Bay: oceanic bay located in Southeast Brazil
- Jaú National Park: national park of Brazil
- Corcovado: mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, known for the Christ Statue
Every Brazil place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pico das Almas?
It is a mountain in Brazil. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, 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 Pico das Almas?
December to February and June to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 1,980 m the season is shorter than lower down. In December there are 12 h 48 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 12.
How do you get to Pico das Almas?
The nearest main airport is Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA), 401 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 Itobira's peak, Pico do Barbado, Rio Jacó. The rest is in the Brazil guide.
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