Place to visit
Planetário de Sobral, Brazil: what it is and when to go
Planetário de Sobral is a planetarium in Brazil (Sobral). Interests: With kids and Stargazing. The best time to visit is December to February and June to September. There are about 12 h 13 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. 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
- Planetarium · With kids, Stargazing
- Where
- Brazil · Rua Coronel Rangel, Sobral
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- FOR Fortaleza, 203 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -3.68876, -40.35534
What it is and where
Planetário de Sobral is a planetarium in Brazil (Sobral).
Its coordinates are -3.68876, -40.35534; the nearest main airport is Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR, Fortaleza), 203 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 With kids and Stargazing 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 Planetário de Sobral is December to February and June to September.
- JanBest time12:11
- FebBest time12:07
- MarPossible12:01
- AprPossible11:55
- MayPossible11:50
- JunBest time11:47
- JulBest time11:48
- AugBest time11:53
- SepBest time11:59
- OctPossible12:05
- NovPossible12:10
- DecBest time12:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 13 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | December to February and June to September | March to May and October to November |
| Stargazing | — | All year round |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Planetário de Sobral 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
- Gruta de UbajaraCave63 km
- Ubajara National ParkNational park of Brazil63 km
- Igreja do CéuChurch building in Brazil83 km
- Jericoacoara National ParkNational park of Brazil99 km
- Jericoacoara BeachBeach in Ceará, Brazil101 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Brazil guide.
More in Brazil: With kids
- Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden: park of the Botanical Garden, environmental preservation area of the Rio de Janeiro state in Brazil
- Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi: natural history museum, arboretum, zoological garden in Pará, Brazil
- Beto Carrero World: amusement park
- Botanical Garden of São Paulo: park of the Botanical Garden, environmental preservation area of the São Paulo state in Brazil
- São Paulo Zoo: zoo in Brazil
- Parque das Aves: privately owned zoo
Every Brazil place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Planetário de Sobral?
It is a planetarium in Brazil.
When is the best time to visit Planetário de Sobral?
December to February and June to September. There are about 12 h 13 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Planetário de Sobral?
The nearest main airport is Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR), 203 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 Gruta de Ubajara, Ubajara National Park, Igreja do Céu. The rest is in the Brazil guide.
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