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Things to see in São José dos Pinhais (Brazil): 12 places and when to go
São José dos Pinhais is a city in Brazil with around 665,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly Nature (7), Wildlife (4), History (3). The best known are Guaricana National Park, Pau Oco State Park and Pico do Marumbi State Park. 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 35 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 25. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Brazil · -25.57, -49.18
- Population
- About 665,000
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (7) · Wildlife (4) · History (3) · Mountains (3) · Food and drink (2) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Also possible
- March to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- CGH São Paulo, 335 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Anhangava, at 1,430 m.
What to see in São José dos Pinhais
The places in and around São José dos Pinhais, 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.
- Guaricana National ParkNational park in Paraná, Brazil37 km
- Pau Oco State ParkState park in Paraná, Brazil27 km
- Pico do Marumbi State ParkState park in Paraná, Brazil28 km
- Lagoa do Parado Municipal Nature ParkPark in Brazil50 km
- Mount AnhangavaMount in Paraná, Brazil27 km
- Morro do CanalMountain in Brazil21 km
- Morro do VigiaMountain in Paraná, Brazil21 km
- Caminho do ItupavaHiking27 km
- Cantina Della MammaWinery5.7 km
- Cave Colinas de PedraWinery20 km
- Parque PanorâmicoWith kids17 km
- Portal da GraciosaHistory38 km
When to go to São José dos Pinhais
The best time to visit São José dos Pinhais 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 time13:26
- FebBest time12:52
- MarPossible12:11
- AprPossible11:24
- MayPossible10:45
- JunBest time10:25
- JulBest time10:33
- AugBest time11:06
- SepBest time11:52
- OctPossible12:37
- NovPossible13:16
- DecBest time13:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 35 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 25. In January, 12 of the 12 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 São José dos Pinhais
The nearest main airport is Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH, São Paulo), 335 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
- Curitiba20 places22 km
- Paranaguá14 places65 km
- Joinville10 places90 km
- São Francisco do Sul7 places94 km
- Jaraguá do Sul7 places102 km
- Pomerode15 places130 km
And all of Brazil, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in São José dos Pinhais?
The best known: Guaricana National Park, Pau Oco State Park, Pico do Marumbi State Park, Lagoa do Parado Municipal Nature Park, Mount Anhangava. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit São José dos Pinhais?
December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. In December there are 13 h 35 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 25.
How do you get to São José dos Pinhais?
The nearest main airport is Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH), 335 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with São José dos Pinhais as the destination and these 12 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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