Rio Grande do Norte district, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

Places to visit near Açu

Açu is a town in Rio Grande do Norte district, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, home to about 36,125 people. Within 50 km by road there are 128 places to visit — 62 churches, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 parks and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Açu National Forest (5 km), Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (80 km) and Capela São Vicente (81 km).

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Açu, Rio Grande do Norte
Açu, Rio Grande do Norte district, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Açu at a glance

Location
Rio Grande do Norte district, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Population
about 36,125
Coordinates
5.5767° S, 36.9086° W
Places within 50 km
128 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Açu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Açu: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Açu

68 churches within 100 km of Açu. The closest is Igreja Batista Regular Do Assu (1 km); the best-known is Capela Nossa Senhora da Conceição (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Açu

43 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Açu. The closest is Lagoa Pucá (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Açu

20 parks within 100 km of Açu. The closest is Praça Dos Táxis (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Açu

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Açu. The closest is Estátua de Aço (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Açu

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Açu. The closest is Praia Pedra Grande (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Açu

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Açu. The closest is Serra Do Luzeiro (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Açu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Açu
  2. 1 km Museu Local Do Assu · museum, Rio Grande do Norte
  3. 1 km Marco Zero · heritage site, Rio Grande do Norte
  4. 5 km Açu National Forest · nature spot, Rio Grande do Norte
  5. 5 km Capela Nossa Senhora da Conceição · church, Rio Grande do Norte
  6. 1 km Estátua de Aço · heritage site, Rio Grande do Norte
  7. 0 km Back to Açu

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From travellers near Açu

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How to reach Açu

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    Within 15 km of Açu

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Açu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6268Igreja Batista Regular Do Assu (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2443Lagoa Pucá (5 km)
    Parks2020Praça Dos Táxis (1 km)
    Forts & heritage210Estátua de Aço (1 km)
    Beaches & coast49Praia Pedra Grande (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints29Serra Do Luzeiro (9 km)
    Other attractions88Nossa Senhora Do Rosário (1 km)
    Museums37Museu Local Do Assu (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Açu National Forest (5 km)
    Waterfalls02Cachoeira da Cruz Do Caboclo (74 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Ilha de Maritaca (92 km)

    Açu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Açu?

    Açu National Forest (nature spot, about 5 km), Estátua de Aço (heritage site, about 1 km), Museu Local Do Assu (museum, about 1 km), Marco Zero (heritage site, about 1 km), Capela Nossa Senhora da Conceição (church, about 1 km), Lagoa Pucá (lake, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Açu?

    128 places on Spotwander: 62 churches, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 parks, 2 forts & heritage, 4 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Açu?

    Igreja Batista Regular Do Assu, about 1 km by road; AD Assu (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Açu?

    Lagoa Pucá, about 5 km by road; Lagoa da Cauã (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Açu?

    Praça Dos Táxis, about 1 km by road; Praça da Juventude (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Açu?

    Start in Açu, visit Museu Local Do Assu, then Marco Zero, then Açu National Forest, then Capela Nossa Senhora da Conceição, then Estátua de Aço, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Açu?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Açu

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Açu’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Açu on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.