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Sunset

Golden Hour at Palácio Rio Branco

Watch the sun dip below the horizon from the steps of the old government palace, fueled by local snacks and ending the night with live music.

Best time: 17:30About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:14

    Tacacá stalls

    Grab a bowl of tacacá from the stalls near the palace. This is the local evening favorite, perfect for a quick, savory bite before the main event.

  2. 17:29

    Palácio Rio Branco

    Walk up to the Palácio Rio Branco. The grounds open up to the west, offering a clear, unobstructed view of the sky. Find a spot on the steps or the lawn facing WSW.

  3. 17:59

    Palácio Rio Branco

    Watch the sun set. In January the light fades around 17:59, in April by 17:27, in July by 17:25, and in October by 17:26. The sky turns gold as the day ends.

  4. 18:29

    Mercado Velho

    Stroll five minutes away to Mercado Velho. If it is Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, you will find al fresco tables and live music to continue the evening.

Local tip

The palace is open Tue-Sun. Check the route to Mercado Velho as walking directions are not provided in the context.

Check before you go

  • Palácio Rio Branco is open Tue-Sun.
  • Mercado Velho has live music Fri-Sun evenings.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Rio Branco (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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