Place to visit
Forte dos Reis Magos, Brazil: what it is and when to go
Forte dos Reis Magos is a fort in Brazil (Natal, Rio Grande do Norte). Interests: History. The best time to visit is December to February and June to September. There are about 12 h 20 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, 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
- Fort in Brazil · History
- Where
- Brazil
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- REC Recife, 266 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -5.75633, -35.19495
What it is and where
Forte dos Reis Magos is a fort in Brazil (Natal, Rio Grande do Norte). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Brazil: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, where this site lists 15 more places to see, 5.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -5.75633, -35.19495; the nearest main airport is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC, Recife), 266 km as the crow flies. How to get around Brazil (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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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 Forte dos Reis Magos is December to February and June to September.
- JanBest time12:18
- FebBest time12:11
- MarPossible12:02
- AprPossible11:52
- MayPossible11:44
- JunBest time11:40
- JulBest time11:42
- AugBest time11:49
- SepBest time11:58
- OctPossible12:08
- NovPossible12:16
- DecBest time12:20
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 20 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. 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
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes (Redinha)Church building in Redinha, Natal, Brazil988 m
- Mercado Público da RedinhaMarket1.0 km
- Redinha beachBeaches1.0 km
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos NavegantesChurch building in Natal, Brazil1.0 km
- Rampa, NatalFormer passenger station and transport connection, used as a seaplane base, in Natal (Brazil)1.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Brazil guide.
More in Brazil: History
- Rio de Janeiro
- 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
Every Brazil place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Forte dos Reis Magos?
It is a fort in Brazil. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, 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 Forte dos Reis Magos?
December to February and June to September. There are about 12 h 20 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Forte dos Reis Magos?
The nearest main airport is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), 266 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 Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes (Redinha), Mercado Público da Redinha, Redinha beach. The rest is in the Brazil guide.
Keep reading
- Natal, Rio Grande do Norte15 places to see in and around Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil: Ponta Negra, Our Lady of the Presentation Cathedral, Natal, Forte dos Reis Magos. Best time: December
- 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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