Espírito Santo district, Espírito Santo, Brazil

Places to visit near Alegre

Alegre is a town in Espírito Santo district, Espírito Santo, Brazil, home to about 19,757 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit — 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 waterfalls, 6 forts & heritage and 1 churches. The must-see places are Itapemirim River (50 km), Catedral de São Pedro (56 km) and Igreja Nosso Senhor Dos Passos (57 km).

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Alegre, Espírito Santo
Alegre, Espírito Santo district, Espírito Santo, Brazil. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Alegre at a glance

Location
Espírito Santo district, Espírito Santo, Brazil
Population
about 19,757
Coordinates
20.7636° S, 41.5331° W
Places within 50 km
90 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Alegre

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Alegre: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Alegre

103 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Alegre. The closest is Serra da Abundância (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Alegre

100 waterfalls within 100 km of Alegre. The closest is Cachoeira Linda (7 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Alegre

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Alegre. The closest is Monument to Christ the Redeemer (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Alegre

13 churches within 100 km of Alegre. The closest is Assembléia de Deus "Monte Hermon" (49 km); the best-known is Catedral de São Pedro (56 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Alegre

13 caves within 100 km of Alegre. The closest is Cavidade Do Morro Redondo (51 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Alegre

8 museums within 100 km of Alegre. The closest is Museu de História Natural Do Sul Do Espírito Santo (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Alegre

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Alegre
  2. 12 km Serra Grande · viewpoint, Espírito Santo
  3. 17 km Cachoeira Do Rocador · waterfall, Espírito Santo
  4. 5 km Cachoeira Linda · waterfall, Espírito Santo
  5. 11 km Cachoeira Do Carlito · waterfall, Espírito Santo
  6. 14 km Serra da Abundância · viewpoint, Espírito Santo
  7. 3 km Back to Alegre

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From travellers near Alegre

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Alegre by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints38103Serra da Abundância (3 km)
    Waterfalls37100Cachoeira Linda (7 km)
    Forts & heritage618Monument to Christ the Redeemer (18 km)
    Churches113Assembléia de Deus "Monte Hermon" (49 km)
    Caves013Cavidade Do Morro Redondo (51 km)
    Museums38Museu de História Natural Do Sul Do Espírito Santo (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Floresta Nacional de Pacotuba (32 km)
    Beaches & coast12Mangue Seco (36 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Castelo River (45 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lagoa da Piabanha (94 km)
    Other attractions01Sanctuary of the Snows (96 km)

    Alegre: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Alegre?

    Serra da Abundância (viewpoint, about 3 km), Cachoeira Linda (waterfall, about 7 km), Cachoeira Do Rocador (waterfall, about 8 km), Serra Grande (viewpoint, about 12 km), Cachoeira Do Carlito (waterfall, about 16 km), Cachoeira da Lili (waterfall, about 16 km).

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

    90 places on Spotwander: 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 waterfalls, 6 forts & heritage, 1 church, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Alegre?

    Serra da Abundância, about 3 km by road; Serra Grande (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Alegre?

    Cachoeira Linda, about 7 km by road; Cachoeira Do Rocador (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Alegre?

    Monument to Christ the Redeemer, about 18 km by road; Ruínas da Olaria de Sapecado (45 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Alegre?

    Start in Alegre, visit Serra Grande, then Cachoeira Do Rocador, then Cachoeira Linda, then Cachoeira Do Carlito, then Serra da Abundância, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Alegre?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Alegre

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