Amazing 18 Things To Do In Laranjeiras

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A beautiful place which can be an option for spending your vacation this year, Laranjeiras, Brazil.

This place is located in Rio De Janeiro’s South Zone in Brazil.

This place is said to

be one of the oldest cities in Brazil

and was founded in the seventeenth century.

Brazil

is one of those places in the world which is popular for its sentiments, passion, joy and is also called as a musical country as there are always loads of music.

This place is very good for a nice long vacation with friends or family.

There are many places to visit in and around this place and you are definitely going to love this place.

 

Laranjeiras

 

You can many reasons for visiting Laranjeiras or probably there could be hundreds of reasons for visiting this place.

You can enjoy the carnivals at this place as there would be many carnivals going on in this place.

Combine your trip with many other interesting places in and around Laranjeiras in order to make your trip more interesting and that can add more excitement to your trip.

If you want to enjoy this vacation at the best place then you should plan your trip to Laranjeiras this year.

While planning your trip make sure that you are having a little knowledge about the place before you reach there.

This article is for those who want to visit Laranjeiras for a vacation.

Best time to visit Laranjeiras ?

Brazil or if you want to look at the place in specific Laranjeiras then this place is ideal for a vacation

all round the year.

The weather conditions are moderate all year long.

So, there is no wrong time or weather to visit this place, but it is just a few people like some time of the year and the other like other weather conditions.

It is just up to the tourists when they want to visit this place and enjoy it.

Summer is between the months of December to March and you will see the place overcrowded during this time.

Many people travel to this place Laranjeiras and many local people also take a vacation during this time.

Winter and Autumn are also good for visiting this place and you can have more fun.

This place Laranjeiras is going to be full of greenery and flowers during Autumn and you should plan a trip during this time if you are someone who loves greenery.

It is during April, May and June that you can enjoy the Autumn.

 

Vist Laranjeiras

 

So now it is completely your choice on when to plan your vacation.

If you like a lot of the crowd, then you must definitely plan it during Summer.

If you do not like crowds or heat then you should not plan it in Summer.

You should plan it in the Winter or Autumn is also good with quiet and peaceful climate.

Best things to do in Laranjeiras

Now let us have a look at some of the

beautiful things

to see and things to do in Laranjeiras…

Museu Afro-Brasileiro de Sergipe

This is an Afro Brazilian Museum, which was founded in the year 1976 and has a lot of things to see inside this Museu Afro-Brasileiro de Sergipe.

There are many permanent exhibitions which are held at this place and you can also visit a few temporary exhibitions as well.

 

Museu Afro-Brasileiro de Sergipe

 

You also get a chance to know a lot about the history of Laranjeiras of this place and you should hire a guide for you on the trip if you want to get complete details about the history.

The Museu Afro-Brasileiro de Sergipe is divided into two floors and each floor is definitely having something interesting to see.

You should definitely visit this place and you will love it.

This place is not open during Monday’s but open from Tuesday to Sunday.

On the weekdays it is open from 10 am in the morning till 5 pm in the evening.

 

Museu Afro-Brasileiro de Sergipe

 

On the weekends, you can visit this place in the afternoon from 1 pm to 5 pm in the evening.

This place Museu Afro-Brasileiro de Sergipe is maintained very well and the staff at this place are also very friendly and will help you with all the information that you need to know or you want to know.

The building looks very simple but once you enter inside the museum then you will like it a lot.

All the things that are kept in the museum are really fantastic.

My favorite stuff to do in Laranjeiras

Igreja do Senhor do Bonfim

One of the most popular catholic churches in Laranjeiras is Igreja do Senhor do Bonfim.

This church is also called as the Church Of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim and this was constructed in the eighteenth century.

The construction of this church was done on the top of a hill.

This church is very

famous and most of the celebration of this place

is held at this church only.

Especially in the months of December and January this place is going to be really crowded.

The church building looks old, but the view of the church is really amazing and you will enjoy the internal architecture of the church.

 

Igreja do Senhor do Bonfim

 

You will just be amazing when you look at the roof of the church as the design is really amazing.

If you are Christian or any other religion, do not

miss this place

when you are visiting Laranjeiras.

Festa do Bonfim is one of the most popular celebrations in this church and this celebration starts on the second Thursday of January and this is going to be really amazing.

The people of this place are going to gather here and enjoy this festival celebration.

You can also see tourist from many different parts of this world, reaching this place during this time.

If you also want to be part of this celebration then you should not make sure that you are booking your tickets in advance else you may miss it.

The celebrations are going to last for 10 days and you will find massive visitors to the church during this time.

Fun things to do in Laranjeiras

Jardim Botânico Adolpho Ducke

A nice botanical garden which one hundred square kilometers in area.

This place is called famous as the world’s largest urban forest and is very interesting to enjoy.

This place is good, but you will need a guide along with you when you want to visit this place.

Entry to this place JardimBotânicoAdolphoDucke is completely free and you will just have to spare three to four hours at this place to enjoy the place completely.

There are three places for exhibiting the best flora and Fauna.

 

JardimBotânicoAdolphoDucke

 

You get to see many interesting plants and flowers to see at this place and you if you are visiting this place during Autumn, Spring or Winter then you are going to enjoy the greenery of this place.

If you want to enjoy the greenery, then you should plan it well.

You should take a taxi for going around the place and the taxi would cause you very less.

The place is open from 8 am in the morning till 5 pm in the evening, but on Saturday and Sunday, this place is open just till 4 pm in the evening.

Popular Laranjeiras tourist attractions

Museum of Religious Art Laranjeiras

This place is also called as Museum of Sacred Art in English.

The place is worth visiting and you should not miss the interesting art at this museum.

The Museum of Religious Art Laranjeiras was built in the year 1978 and it is having all together eight rooms for viewing by the tourists.

This place is open from Tuesday to Sunday, but closed on Monday.

 

Museum of Religious ArtLaranjeiras

 

From Tuesday to Friday, the timings are 10 am in the morning to 5 pm in the evening and on weekends it is open just from the afternoon 1 pm to 5 pm in the evening.

You will have staff at the museum who can explain you about the arts and other things displayed at the museum.

If you want someone to explain to you in depth then you should hire a good guide for yourself.

The building is very interesting as that is a mansion f 12

th

century which looks old, but has great stuff inside it.

If you are planning this visit along with your kids then it can be a little boring, but it is worth visiting for adults.

What else to do in Laranjeiras ?

Capela Bom Jesus dos Navegantes

The architecture of this church is really amazing and you will definitely fall in love with the designing of the church.

This church is built on the top of a large hill and you are going to enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the Laranjeiras city is going to be breathtaking.

If you are one among those who love to see panoramic view, then you should go to this place as the view is really picturesque and you can click as many pictures are you want from this place.

There are different stories associated about the construction of this church.

Many people believe that this church was built in the twelfth century, but some people say that this was built in the 19th century.

There are many festivals which are held yearly at this place and you find people from all parts of the world visiting these festivals at Capela Bom Jesus dos Navegantes.

Do not go this place along during early hours or late hours as it is not safe to go there alone.

Is Laranjeiras worth visiting?

The answer is Yes.

Laranjeiras is worth visiting.

This is because it is such a magical place


full of beauty and adventours.


Make sure you visit the following stunning place:

Monument to the dead of World War II

Pracinhas Monument or more popularly known as the Monument to the dead of World War II are very near to Laranjeiras and you should definitely visit this place when you are visiting Laranjeiras.

This monument was built to pay homage to all those soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for their nation during the second world war.

The monument was constructed and opened in the year 1960.

All the bodies were buried in a military cemetery after their death in the second world war, but later, after the construction of this place was completed, they were moved to this place.

This is a very interesting place to see and you will be happy to visit such an interesting place.

You also have a nice fountain inside this place and the temperature is also very cool and calm.

You will find a lot of crowd during weekends and hence it is good to plan your trip during weekdays so that you do not miss anything.

This is a must visit place in and around Laranjeiras.

What else to see in Laranjeiras ?

Mercado Modelo

This place Mercado Modelo is a very interesting place

where you will be able to shop some interesting stuff of Brazil

.

You should definitely not miss this place if you like shopping some craft items.

You will be able to get a lot of handmade craft products and you will be able to get them at a very low price.

You get many other things at this place apart from handmade craft items like clothes, dry fruits and many other things.

There are many restaurants available at this

Mercado Modelo which offers you mouth watering food and you should not miss the taste of Brazil

, especially Laranjeiras.

You should try the sea foods at these restaurants as they serve you the best food with high quality.

This place is having a lot of history associated with it and you can get a lot of information from the local people who are in the market and also you can hire a guide for getting some useful information.

Women can easily spend a lot of time at this place as women will always love shopping.

Your kids will also love the place as they also have a lot of stuff to buy here.

Popular places to visit in Laranjeiras

Igreja Matriz Sagrado Coração De Jesus

This is another popular church in Laranjeiras.

This

church was inaugurated in the year 1874 and is really beautiful.

This church was rebuilt again in the year 1896 and is open for visitors every day, but you will find a lot of the crowd during Sundays.

Even after undergoing renovations, this

church is still having its original

look and you will love the design of this huge building.

The architecture and internal designs of the church is something that is going to attract you a lot.

This is a sacred heart church of Jesus Mother and is very special to the local people.

Things to do in Laranjeiras with kids

House of Folklore Zandunga

You will be able to see a lot of things related to the history of the Houses of Folklore at this House of Folklore Zandunga.

You get a chance to see the instruments used by them at that time, their costumes, and there are many other things that you get to see here and it is definitely worth visiting this place.

This place is very simple and

neatly maintained and it is more useful for those who want to know more about the history of Brazil and Laranjeiras

.

Most of the visitors to this place are students and teachers.

Things to do around Laranjeiras

Casa de Cultura JoĂŁo Ribeiro

This house is having a great collection of many things that are related to John Ribeiro.

The house is interesting both from outside and inside as well.

This place Casa de Cultura Joao Ribeiro is having a collection of books, documents and many other materials related to him.

 

Casa de Cultura Joao Ribeiro

 

This person is

having a lot history related to Brazil

and it is definitely worth visiting this place as you will get a chance to know a lot about him.

This person was an artist, journalist and Folklore as well.

Must see places in Laranjeiras

Kip Krista Otkupitelja

This Kip Krista Otkupitelja is very near to Laranjeiras and you should definitely not miss this place.

This is a place where you are going to see a large statue of Lord Jesus Christ and this is really a huge statue.

The weight of the statue is going to be around seven hundred tons and its height is 39.

6 meters.

This place is 709 meters above the sea level and it is a really amazing statue.

The construction of this statue begun in the year 1922 and the statue was opened in the year 1931.

This place also declared as one among the seven wonders of the world.

You will enjoy the view of Brazil from this place and do not forget to click a lot of pictures in such great place.

People of all age group are going to love this place and you should not miss visiting this place on your trip to Laranjeiras.

 

Kip Krista Otkupitelja

 

This is a very small list of things to do in Laranjeiras but there are many more things as any place in

Brazil has got a lot to offer to its tourists.

You will just love the time spent in this place and the buildings and museums here are really great and the architecture is definitely worth visiting.

Do not miss any important place in Laranjeiras as this is a fantastic place to spend along with your entire family.

People of all age groups are having something to see for them.

Have a great trip to Laranjeiras,

Brazil

.

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