Place to visit
Pico do Roncador, Brazil: what it is and when to go
Pico do Roncador is a mountain of the Federal District, Brazil (Brasília), at 1,341 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is December to February and June to September. In December there are 12 h 55 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 05. 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 of the Federal District, Brazil · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Brazil
- Elevation
- 1,341 m
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- GRU São Paulo, 890 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -15.5915, -48.12153
What it is and where
Pico do Roncador is a mountain of the Federal District, Brazil (Brasília), at 1,341 m above sea level.
It is in Brasília, where this site lists 24 more places to see, 30 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -15.5915, -48.12153; the nearest main airport is São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU, São Paulo), 890 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 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 do Roncador is December to February and June to September.
- JanBest time12:50
- FebBest time12:30
- MarPossible12:06
- AprPossible11:39
- MayPossible11:16
- JunBest time11:05
- JulBest time11:09
- AugBest time11:29
- SepBest time11:55
- OctPossible12:22
- NovPossible12:44
- DecBest time12:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 12 h 55 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 05. 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 do Roncador 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
- Brasília National ParkNational park13 km
- Contagem Biological ReserveBiological reserve in Brazil27 km
- JK MemorialMuseum, memorial, mausoleum in Eixo Monumental, Brasília31 km
- Cervejaria Stadt BierBrewery32 km
- Brasília PlanetariumMuseum in Brasília, Distrito Federal32 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 do Roncador?
It is a mountain of the Federal District, Brazil.
When is the best time to visit Pico do Roncador?
December to February and June to September. In December there are 12 h 55 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 05.
How do you get to Pico do Roncador?
The nearest main airport is São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), 890 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 Brasília National Park, Contagem Biological Reserve, JK Memorial. The rest is in the Brazil guide.
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