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João Luis Ferreira Metal Bridge, Brazil: what it is and when to go
João Luis Ferreira Metal Bridge is a metallic bridge, called Ponte João Luís Ferreira, which crosses the Parnaíba River and connects Teresina to the city of Timon, in Maranhão in Brazil. Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is December to February and June to September. There are about 12 h 18 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 2 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
- Metallic bridge, called Ponte João Luís Ferreira, which crosses the Parnaíba River and connects Teresina to the city of Timon, in Maranhão · Architecture
- Where
- Brazil
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- FOR Fortaleza, 498 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -5.08678, -42.82467
What it is and where
João Luis Ferreira Metal Bridge is a metallic bridge, called Ponte João Luís Ferreira, which crosses the Parnaíba River and connects Teresina to the city of Timon, in Maranhão in Brazil. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Brazil: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are -5.08678, -42.82467; the nearest main airport is Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR, Fortaleza), 498 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 Architecture 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 João Luis Ferreira Metal Bridge is December to February and June to September.
- JanBest time12:16
- FebBest time12:10
- MarPossible12:02
- AprPossible11:53
- MayPossible11:46
- JunBest time11:42
- JulBest time11:44
- AugBest time11:50
- SepBest time11:58
- OctPossible12:07
- NovPossible12:14
- DecBest time12:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 18 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.
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
- Mercado Central São JoséMarket in Teresina, Brazil751 m
- Museu do PiauíMuseum851 m
- Aquaria MundiWith kids · Wildlife1.6 km
- APCEF( Personal Association of economic Bank)With kids6.5 km
- Balneário Vó MariaHot spring bath102 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Brazil guide.
More in Brazil: Architecture
- Friendship Bridge: deck arch bridge between Brazil and Paraguay in South America
- Rio Negro Bridge: cable-stayed bridge
- Amazon Tall Tower Observatory: scientific research facility in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil
- Hercílio Luz Bridge: oldest bridge between the island of Florianópolis and the Brazilian mainland
- Brasília TV Tower: architectural structure
- Barra Lighthouse: lighthouse in Bahia, Brazil
Every Brazil place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is João Luis Ferreira Metal Bridge?
It is a metallic bridge, called Ponte João Luís Ferreira, which crosses the Parnaíba River and connects Teresina to the city of Timon, in Maranhão in Brazil. It has articles in 2 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 João Luis Ferreira Metal Bridge?
December to February and June to September. There are about 12 h 18 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to João Luis Ferreira Metal Bridge?
The nearest main airport is Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR), 498 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 Mercado Central São José, Museu do Piauí, Aquaria Mundi. The rest is in the Brazil guide.
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