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Things to see in Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil): 11 places and when to go
Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul is a city in Brazil with around 249,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly With kids (4), Museums and art (2), Stargazing (2). The best known are Santa Maria Cathedral, Museum Vincente Pallotti and Educational Museum Gama D'Eça. 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 54 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Brazil · -29.6833, -53.8
- Population
- About 249,000
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- With kids (4) · Museums and art (2) · Stargazing (2) · Wildlife (2) · History (1) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Also possible
- March to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- IGU Foz do Iguaçu, 460 km as the crow flies
What to see in Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul
The places in and around Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, 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.
- Santa Maria CathedralChurch building in Santa Maria, Brazil806 m
- Museum Vincente PallottiPaleontology, natural history museum in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil3.4 km
- Educational Museum Gama D'EçaPaleontology, natural history museum. in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil806 m
- Planetário Professor José Mariano da Rocha FilhoPlanetarium9.0 km
- CPF Piá do SulWith kids3.0 km
- EADM - PNMMMountains · Hiking3.0 km
- Mantenedor de Fauna Silvestre São BrazWith kids · Wildlife12 km
- Maria SantaBrewery3.5 km
- Observatório Espacial do SulObservatory27 km
- Sanga da AlemoaProtected area3.2 km
- Termas RomanasWith kids29 km
When to go to Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul
The best time to visit Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul 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 time13:43
- FebBest time13:02
- MarPossible12:13
- AprPossible11:17
- MayPossible10:31
- JunBest time10:06
- JulBest time10:16
- AugBest time10:56
- SepBest time11:50
- OctPossible12:44
- NovPossible13:31
- DecBest time13:54
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 54 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 06. In January, 10 of the 11 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 Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul
The nearest main airport is Cataratas International Airport (IGU, Foz do Iguaçu), 460 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
- Santo Ângelo6 places161 km
- Bento Gonçalves, Rio Grande do Sul19 places228 km
- Rua Barão do Rio Branco12 places234 km
- Porto Alegre39 places254 km
- Novo Hamburgo7 places257 km
- Caxias do Sul42 places261 km
And all of Brazil, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul?
The best known: Santa Maria Cathedral, Museum Vincente Pallotti, Educational Museum Gama D'Eça, Planetário Professor José Mariano da Rocha Filho. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul?
December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. In December there are 13 h 54 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 06.
How do you get to Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul?
The nearest main airport is Cataratas International Airport (IGU), 460 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul as the destination and these 11 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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