Piauí district, Piauí, Brazil

Places to visit near Altos

Altos is a town in Piauí district, Piauí, Brazil, home to about 28,768 people. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit — 72 churches, 33 parks, 17 forts & heritage and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The closest is Igreja de São José (1 km).

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Altos, Piauí
Altos, Piauí district, Piauí, Brazil. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Altos at a glance

Location
Piauí district, Piauí, Brazil
Population
about 28,768
Coordinates
5.0381° S, 42.4600° W
Places within 50 km
165
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Altos

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Altos: 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 Altos

73 churches within 100 km of Altos. The closest is Igreja de São José (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Altos

33 parks within 100 km of Altos. The closest is Praça Miguel Rosa (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Altos

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Altos. The closest is Estrada de Ferro Central Do Piauí (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Altos

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Altos. The closest is Morro da Nicota (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Altos

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Altos. The closest is Floresta Nacional de Palmares (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Altos

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Altos. The closest is Lagoa Dos Morros (42 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lagoa Dos Morros · lake · Região Metropolitana do Leste Maranhense · ~42 km
  • Lagoa Do Serafim · lake · Região Metropolitana do Leste Maranhense · ~43 km
  • Lagoa Das Cacimbas · lake · Região Metropolitana do Leste Maranhense · ~52 km
  • Lagoa da Muta · lake · Região Metropolitana do Leste Maranhense · ~53 km
  • Lagoa da Taboca · lake · Região Metropolitana do Leste Maranhense · ~55 km
  • Lagoa Do Salobro · lake · Região Metropolitana do Leste Maranhense · ~59 km

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A one-day trip from Altos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Altos
  2. 1 km Estrada de Ferro Central Do Piauí · heritage site, Piauí
  3. 1 km Rffsa · heritage site, Piauí
  4. 7 km Mini Cachoeira Do Grilo · waterfall, Piauí
  5. 2 km Estrada de Ferro Central Do Piauí · heritage site, Piauí
  6. 15 km Morro da Nicota · viewpoint, Piauí
  7. 16 km Back to Altos

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How to reach Altos

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Altos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7273Igreja de São José (1 km)
    Parks3333Praça Miguel Rosa (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1725Estrada de Ferro Central Do Piauí (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints723Morro da Nicota (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1014Floresta Nacional de Palmares (19 km)
    Other attractions1213Passagem Molhada (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs28Lagoa Dos Morros (42 km)
    Beaches & coast67Balneário Tucumã (10 km)
    Museums55Museu Do Vaqueiro (45 km)
    Waterfalls13Mini Cachoeira Do Grilo (9 km)

    Altos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Altos?

    Estrada de Ferro Central Do Piauí (heritage site, about 1 km), Rffsa (heritage site, about 2 km), Mini Cachoeira Do Grilo (waterfall, about 9 km), Estrada de Ferro Central Do Piauí (heritage site, about 9 km), Morro da Nicota (viewpoint, about 16 km), Estrada de Ferro Central Do Piauí (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

    165 places on Spotwander: 72 churches, 33 parks, 17 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Altos?

    Igreja de São José, about 1 km by road; Universal Altos (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Altos?

    Praça Miguel Rosa, about 1 km by road; Praça Do Castelete (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Altos?

    Estrada de Ferro Central Do Piauí, about 1 km by road; Rffsa (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Altos?

    Start in Altos, visit Estrada de Ferro Central Do Piauí, then Rffsa, then Mini Cachoeira Do Grilo, then Estrada de Ferro Central Do Piauí, then Morro da Nicota, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Altos?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Altos

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