Notable viewpoint · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Pico do Frade
Pico do Frade is a viewpoint in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro.
Pico do Frade: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Pico do Frade
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Pico do Frade — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -22.21009, -42.06883. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Pico do Frade
- Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria Madalena · church · Rio de Janeiro · ~36 km · Must-see
- Lagoa de Iriry · lake · Rio de Janeiro · ~46 km · Must-see
- Lake Juturnaiba · lake · Rio de Janeiro · ~68 km · Must-see
- Caledônia · viewpoint · Rio de Janeiro · ~70 km · Must-see
- Parque Nacional da Restinga de Jurubatiba · sanctuary · Rio de Janeiro · ~73 km · Must-see
- Cachoeira do Roncador · waterfall · Rio de Janeiro · ~4 km
- Cânion de Crubixais · viewpoint · Rio de Janeiro · ~5 km
- Serra dos Crubixais · viewpoint · Rio de Janeiro · ~6 km
- Pedra da Freira · viewpoint · Rio de Janeiro · ~6 km
- Cachoeira de São Miguel · waterfall · Rio de Janeiro · ~7 km
- Cachoeira do Mangin · waterfall · Rio de Janeiro · ~7 km
- Cachoeira do Graças a Deus · waterfall · Rio de Janeiro · ~10 km
- Pico do Arranchadouro · viewpoint · Rio de Janeiro · ~10 km
- Barragem do Macabu · lake · Rio de Janeiro · ~11 km
- Cachoeira do Tobogã · waterfall · Rio de Janeiro · ~11 km
- Pico Maior da Serra do Deitado · viewpoint · Rio de Janeiro · ~11 km
- Cachoeira e poço Fundo · waterfall · Rio de Janeiro · ~12 km
- Cachoeira da Fortuna · waterfall · Rio de Janeiro · ~13 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Pico do Frade
- Caledônia · viewpoint · Rio de Janeiro · ~70 km · Must-see
- Cânion de Crubixais · viewpoint · Rio de Janeiro · ~5 km
- Serra dos Crubixais · viewpoint · Rio de Janeiro · ~6 km
- Pedra da Freira · viewpoint · Rio de Janeiro · ~6 km
- Pico do Arranchadouro · viewpoint · Rio de Janeiro · ~10 km
- Pico Maior da Serra do Deitado · viewpoint · Rio de Janeiro · ~11 km
- Serra da Invernada · viewpoint · Rio de Janeiro · ~15 km
- Serra da Piedade · viewpoint · Rio de Janeiro · ~15 km
- Serra do Cafundó · viewpoint · Rio de Janeiro · ~17 km
- Serra da Andorinha · viewpoint · Rio de Janeiro · ~18 km
Wikipedia · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Pico do Frade yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Pico do Frade?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Pico do Frade?
Nearby: Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria Madalena (church, 36 km), Lagoa de Iriry (lake, 46 km), Lake Juturnaiba (lake, 68 km), Caledônia (viewpoint, 70 km), Parque Nacional da Restinga de Jurubatiba (sanctuary, 73 km), Cachoeira do Roncador (waterfall, 4 km).
Is Pico do Frade worth visiting?
Pico do Frade is listed as a notable viewpoint in Rio de Janeiro on Spotwander.