Metropolitan Region of Florianópolis district, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Places to visit near Anitápolis

Anitápolis is a town in Metropolitan Region of Florianópolis district, Santa Catarina, Brazil, home to about 3,267 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit — 54 waterfalls, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 0 beaches & coast and 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Pedra Furada (54 km), Praia da Gamboa (62 km) and Praia Do Siriú (62 km).

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Anitápolis at a glance

Location
Metropolitan Region of Florianópolis district, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Population
about 3,267
Coordinates
27.9019° S, 49.1286° W
Places within 50 km
89
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Anitápolis

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Waterfalls near Anitápolis

71 waterfalls within 100 km of Anitápolis. The closest is Cachoeira Vitória (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Anitápolis

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Anitápolis. The closest is Serra Anitápolis (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Anitápolis

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Anitápolis. The closest is Praia da Gamboa (62 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Anitápolis

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Anitápolis. The closest is Lagoa Funda (50 km); the best-known is Lagoa da Ibiraquera (64 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lagoa da Ibiraquera · lake · Região Metropolitana de Tubarão · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Lagoa de Garopaba · lake · Metropolitan Region of Florianópolis · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Lagoa Funda · lake · Metropolitan Region of Florianópolis · ~50 km
  • Lagoa Mirim · lake · Região Metropolitana de Tubarão · ~72 km · Must-see
  • Lagoa de Imaruí · lake · Região Metropolitana de Tubarão · ~75 km · Must-see
  • Lagoinha Do Leste · lake · Metropolitan Region of Florianópolis · ~80 km · Must-see

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Churches near Anitápolis

7 churches within 100 km of Anitápolis. The closest is Capela de São Sebastião (51 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Anitápolis

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Anitápolis. The closest is Reserva Leão da Montanha (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Anitápolis

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Anitápolis
  2. 16 km Serra da Boa Vista · viewpoint, Metropolitan Region of Florianópolis
  3. 10 km Cachoeira Paulo Patera · waterfall, Metropolitan Region of Florianópolis
  4. 15 km Serra Do Rio Novo · viewpoint, Metropolitan Region of Florianópolis
  5. 14 km Serra Anitápolis · viewpoint, Metropolitan Region of Florianópolis
  6. 16 km Cachoeira Vitória · waterfall, Metropolitan Region of Florianópolis
  7. 14 km Back to Anitápolis

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From travellers near Anitápolis

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How to reach Anitápolis

    All places near Anitápolis by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Anitápolis by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls5471Cachoeira Vitória (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2243Serra Anitápolis (13 km)
    Beaches & coast013Praia da Gamboa (62 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs18Lagoa Funda (50 km)
    Churches07Capela de São Sebastião (51 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Reserva Leão da Montanha (33 km)
    Forts & heritage36Seemann Haus (36 km)
    Museums35Museu Histórico Professor Francisco Serafim Guilherme Schaden (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Ilha de Araçatuba (69 km)
    Caves22Caverna Dos Esquecidos (45 km)
    Other attractions11Monumento Em Homenagem Ao Tropeiro (34 km)

    Anitápolis: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Anitápolis?

    Serra Anitápolis (viewpoint, about 13 km), Cachoeira Vitória (waterfall, about 14 km), Serra Do Rio Novo (viewpoint, about 16 km), Serra da Boa Vista (viewpoint, about 16 km), Cachoeira Paulo Patera (waterfall, about 16 km), Serra da Garganta (viewpoint, about 19 km).

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

    89 places on Spotwander: 54 waterfalls, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 lake, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Anitápolis?

    Cachoeira Vitória, about 14 km by road; Cachoeira Paulo Patera (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Anitápolis?

    Serra Anitápolis, about 13 km by road; Serra Do Rio Novo (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Anitápolis?

    Praia da Gamboa, about 62 km by road; Praia Do Siriú (62 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Anitápolis?

    Start in Anitápolis, visit Serra da Boa Vista, then Cachoeira Paulo Patera, then Serra Do Rio Novo, then Serra Anitápolis, then Cachoeira Vitória, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Anitápolis?

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

    Towns near Anitápolis

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