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Things to see in Vila Velha (Brazil): 13 places and when to go

Vila Velha is a major city in Brazil with around 1,209,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly Architecture (3), Nature (3), Mountains (3). The best known are Third Bridge, Penha Convent and Church of Our Lady of the Rosary. 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 14 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Brazil · -20.3676, -40.318
Population
About 1,209,000
Places
13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Architecture (3) · Nature (3) · Mountains (3) · Temples (2) · With kids (2) · History (1)
Best time
December to February and June to September.
Also possible
March to May and October to November.
Nearest airport
GIG Rio De Janeiro, 408 km as the crow flies

What to see in Vila Velha

The places in and around Vila Velha, 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.

When to go to Vila Velha

The best time to visit Vila Velha 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.

  1. JanBest time13:06
  2. FebBest time12:40
  3. MarPossible12:08
  4. AprPossible11:32
  5. MayPossible11:02
  6. JunBest time10:46
  7. JulBest time10:53
  8. AugBest time11:18
  9. SepBest time11:53
  10. OctPossible12:29
  11. NovPossible12:59
  12. DecBest time13:14

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In December there are 13 h 14 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 46. In January, 13 of the 13 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 Vila Velha

The nearest main airport is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG, Rio De Janeiro), 408 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

And all of Brazil, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Vila Velha?

The best known: Third Bridge, Penha Convent, Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, Santa Luzia Lighthouse, Fort of São Francisco Xavier de Piratininga. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Vila Velha?

December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. In December there are 13 h 14 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 46.

How do you get to Vila Velha?

The nearest main airport is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), 408 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Vila Velha as the destination and these 13 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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