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Things to see in Piracicaba (Brazil): 8 places and when to go
Piracicaba is a city in Brazil with around 342,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly Nature (4), Mountains (4), Hot springs (1). The best known are Monte Branco, Morro Chato and Morro do Capitão. The best time to come is December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. In December there are 13 h 23 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 37. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Brazil · -22.71, -47.64
- Population
- About 342,000
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (4) · Mountains (4) · Hot springs (1) · Food and drink (1) · Stargazing (1) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Also possible
- March to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- CGH São Paulo, 144 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Serra da Fortaleza, at 784 m.
What to see in Piracicaba
The places in and around Piracicaba, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
When to go to Piracicaba
The best time to visit Piracicaba is December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time13:15
- FebBest time12:45
- MarPossible12:09
- AprPossible11:28
- MayPossible10:55
- JunBest time10:37
- JulBest time10:44
- AugBest time11:13
- SepBest time11:53
- OctPossible12:32
- NovPossible13:07
- DecBest time13:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 23 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 37. In January, 7 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to Brazil in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Piracicaba
The nearest main airport is Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH, São Paulo), 144 km as the crow flies. How to get around Brazil (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Laranjal Paulista5 places46 km
- Campinas16 places59 km
- Itu, São Paulo9 places70 km
- São Carlos6 places81 km
- Sorocaba7 places89 km
- Jundiaí8 places95 km
And all of Brazil, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Piracicaba?
The best known: Monte Branco, Morro Chato, Morro do Capitão, Serra da Fortaleza. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Piracicaba?
December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. In December there are 13 h 23 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 37.
How do you get to Piracicaba?
The nearest main airport is Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH), 144 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Piracicaba as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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