Place to visit
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: what it is and when to go
Rio de Janeiro is a place of interest in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro), at 2 m above sea level. Interests: History. The best time to visit is December to February and June to September. In December there are 13 h 24 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 36. It has articles in 262 Wikipedias: it is one of the ten best-known places in Brazil out of the 1,753 on this site. 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 · History
- Where
- Brazil
- Elevation
- 2 m
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- GIG Rio De Janeiro, 12 km as the crow flies
- Website
- rio.rj.gov.br
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Coordinates
- -22.91101, -43.20937
What it is and where
Rio de Janeiro is a place of interest in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro), at 2 m above sea level. It has articles in 262 Wikipedias: it is one of the ten best-known places in Brazil out of the 1,753 on this site.
It is in Rio de Janeiro, where this site lists 62 more places to see, 2.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -22.91101, -43.20937; the nearest main airport is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG, Rio De Janeiro), 12 km as the crow flies. How to get around Brazil (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
It is one of the History 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 Rio de Janeiro is December to February and June to September.
- JanBest time13:16
- FebBest time12:46
- MarPossible12:10
- AprPossible11:28
- MayPossible10:54
- JunBest time10:36
- JulBest time10:43
- AugBest time11:12
- SepBest time11:53
- OctPossible12:33
- NovPossible13:07
- DecBest time13:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 24 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 36. 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
- Paróquia São Sebastião dos CapuchinhosChurch building in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil1.1 km
- Quinta da Boa VistaPublic park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil1.9 km
- National Museum of BrazilMuseum of UFRJ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil1.9 km
- Sede do LineAObservatory2.2 km
- Cúpula da Luneta Equatorial 21Observatory2.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Brazil guide.
More in Brazil: History
- Mirante do Vale: skyscraper in São Paulo, Brazil
- Mount Roraima: High plateau in South America
- Altino Arantes Building: skyscraper in São Paulo, Brazil
- Edifício Itália: skyscraper in São Paulo, Brazil
- Serra da Capivara National Park: national park of Brazil
- Edifício Copan
Every Brazil place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rio de Janeiro?
It is a place of interest in Brazil. It has articles in 262 Wikipedias: it is one of the ten best-known places in Brazil out of the 1,753 on this site.
When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
December to February and June to September. In December there are 13 h 24 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 36.
How do you get to Rio de Janeiro?
The nearest main airport is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), 12 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 Paróquia São Sebastião dos Capuchinhos, Quinta da Boa Vista, National Museum of Brazil. The rest is in the Brazil guide.
Keep reading
- Rio de Janeiro62 places to see in and around Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Rio de Janeiro, Sugarloaf Mountain, Corcovado. Best time: December to February and June to September.
- History185 places for history in Brazil, from Rio de Janeiro to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to February and June to September. Each with its own season by a
- BrazilBefore travelling to Brazil: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days in every 180-day period, with a passport va…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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