Place to visit
Morro Grande Forest Reserve, Brazil: what it is and when to go
Morro Grande Forest Reserve is a place of interest in Brazil (Cotia). Interests: Nature, History and Wildlife. The best time to visit is December to February and June to September. In December there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 33. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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
- Place of interest · Nature, History, Wildlife
- Where
- Brazil · Cotia
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- CGH São Paulo, 34 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Sabesp
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- -23.72639, -46.97397
What it is and where
Morro Grande Forest Reserve is a place of interest in Brazil (Cotia). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Brazil: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Cotia, where this site lists 9 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -23.72639, -46.97397; the nearest main airport is Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH, São Paulo), 34 km as the crow flies. How to get around Brazil (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Sabesp
- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the Nature, History and Wildlife 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 Morro Grande Forest Reserve is December to February and June to September.
- JanBest time13:19
- FebBest time12:48
- MarPossible12:10
- AprPossible11:27
- MayPossible10:51
- JunBest time10:33
- JulBest time10:40
- AugBest time11:11
- SepBest time11:52
- OctPossible12:34
- NovPossible13:10
- DecBest time13:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 33. 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 |
| History | December to February and June to September | March to May and October to November |
| Wildlife | December to February and June to September | March to May and October to November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Morro Grande Forest Reserve 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
- Cidade das AbelhasWith kids8.5 km
- Kinkaku-jiTemple replica in Brazil11 km
- Animalia ParkWith kids12 km
- Feira de Embu das ArtesHistory15 km
- Museu de Arte Sacra dos JesuítasMuseum in Embu das Artes, São Paulo15 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 Morro Grande Forest Reserve?
It is a place of interest in Brazil. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Morro Grande Forest Reserve?
December to February and June to September. In December there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 33.
How do you get to Morro Grande Forest Reserve?
The nearest main airport is Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH), 34 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 Cidade das Abelhas, Kinkaku-ji, Animalia Park. The rest is in the Brazil guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. More about Morro Grande Forest Reserve on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.