Place to visit
Serra Negra State Park, Brazil: what it is and when to go
Serra Negra State Park is a Brazilian state park. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is December to February and June to September. In December there are 13 h 05 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 56. It has articles in 3 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
- Brazilian state park · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Brazil
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- GIG Rio De Janeiro, 535 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Instituto Estadual de Floresta
- Coordinates
- -18.01964, -42.82525
What it is and where
Serra Negra State Park is a Brazilian state park. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Brazil: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are -18.01964, -42.82525; the nearest main airport is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG, Rio De Janeiro), 535 km as the crow flies. How to get around Brazil (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Instituto Estadual de Floresta
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife 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 Serra Negra State Park is December to February and June to September.
- JanBest time12:58
- FebBest time12:35
- MarPossible12:07
- AprPossible11:35
- MayPossible11:09
- JunBest time10:56
- JulBest time11:01
- AugBest time11:23
- SepBest time11:54
- OctPossible12:25
- NovPossible12:52
- DecBest time13:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 05 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 56. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | December to February and June to September | March to May and October to November |
| Wildlife | December to February and June to September | March to May and October to November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Serra Negra State Park has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- Rio Preto State ParkState park in Minas Gerais, Brazil58 km
- Pico do ItambéSummit70 km
- Biribiri State ParkState park in Minas Gerais, Brazil81 km
- Monumento Natural Estadual Várzea do Lageado e Serra do RaioProtected area84 km
- Basílica do Sagrado Coração de JesusBasilica in Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil86 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Brazil guide.
More in Brazil: Nature
- Iguazu Falls: waterfalls on the Igazú River on the border of Misiones, Argentina and Paraná, Brazil
- Sugarloaf Mountain: peak situated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Mount Roraima: High plateau in South America
- Guanabara Bay: oceanic bay located in Southeast Brazil
- Jaú National Park: national park of Brazil
- Corcovado: mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, known for the Christ Statue
Every Brazil place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Serra Negra State Park?
It is a Brazilian state park. It has articles in 3 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 Serra Negra State Park?
December to February and June to September. In December there are 13 h 05 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 56.
How do you get to Serra Negra State Park?
The nearest main airport is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), 535 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 Rio Preto State Park, Pico do Itambé, Biribiri State Park. The rest is in the Brazil guide.
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