Place to visit
Sanga da Alemoa, Brazil: what it is and when to go
Sanga da Alemoa is a protected area (Monumento Natural Paleontológico Sanga da Alemoa) in Brazil (Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is December to February and June to September. In December there are 13 h 54 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 06. 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
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- Monumento Natural Paleontológico Sanga da Alemoa
- Where
- Brazil
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- IGU Foz do Iguaçu, 462 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -29.69847, -53.77222
What it is and where
Sanga da Alemoa is a protected area (Monumento Natural Paleontológico Sanga da Alemoa) in Brazil (Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul).
It is in Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, where this site lists 11 more places to see, 3.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -29.69847, -53.77222; the nearest main airport is Cataratas International Airport (IGU, Foz do Iguaçu), 462 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)
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 Sanga da Alemoa is December to February and June to September.
- 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. 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: Sanga da Alemoa 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
- Educational Museum Gama D'EçaPaleontology, natural history museum. in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil3.6 km
- Santa Maria CathedralChurch building in Santa Maria, Brazil3.8 km
- Maria SantaBrewery3.9 km
- CPF Piá do SulWith kids4.9 km
- Museum Vincente PallottiPaleontology, natural history museum in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil5.3 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 Sanga da Alemoa?
It is a protected area (Monumento Natural Paleontológico Sanga da Alemoa in the local language) in Brazil.
When is the best time to visit Sanga da Alemoa?
December to February and June to September. In December there are 13 h 54 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 06.
How do you get to Sanga da Alemoa?
The nearest main airport is Cataratas International Airport (IGU), 462 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 Educational Museum Gama D'Eça, Santa Maria Cathedral, Maria Santa. The rest is in the Brazil guide.
Keep reading
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