Região Metropolitana de João Pessoa district, Paraíba, Brazil

Places to visit near Caaporã

Caaporã is a town in Região Metropolitana de João Pessoa district, Paraíba, Brazil, home to about 13,769 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit — 12 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 25 beaches & coast and 1 museums. The must-see places are Praia de Barra Do Abiaí (18 km), Praia de Tambaba (26 km) and Praia de Tabatinga (32 km).

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Caaporã, Paraíba
Caaporã, Região Metropolitana de João Pessoa district, Paraíba, Brazil. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Caaporã at a glance

Location
Região Metropolitana de João Pessoa district, Paraíba, Brazil
Population
about 13,769
Coordinates
7.5156° S, 34.9083° W
Places within 50 km
65 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Caaporã

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Forts & heritage near Caaporã

83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Caaporã. The closest is Fort Noorderfort (27 km); the best-known is Fort Orange (42 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Caaporã

44 churches within 100 km of Caaporã. The closest is Igreja de São Lourenço de Tejucupapo (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Caaporã

43 beaches & coast within 100 km of Caaporã. The closest is Praia de Pontinhas (12 km); the best-known is Praia de Barra Do Abiaí (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Caaporã

30 museums within 100 km of Caaporã. The closest is Museu Histórico de Igarassu (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Caaporã

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Caaporã. The closest is Morro Do Quilombo (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Caaporã

11 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Caaporã. The closest is Goiana River (14 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Caaporã

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Caaporã
  2. 7 km Reserva Extrativista Acaú-Goiana · nature spot, Pernambuco
  3. 20 km Praia de Barra Do Abiaí · beach, Região Metropolitana de João Pessoa
  4. 10 km Praia de Tambaba · beach, Região Metropolitana de João Pessoa
  5. 7 km Praia de Tabatinga · beach, Paraíba
  6. 23 km Morro Do Quilombo · viewpoint, Região Metropolitana de João Pessoa
  7. 9 km Back to Caaporã

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How to reach Caaporã

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Caaporã by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1283Fort Noorderfort (27 km)
    Churches1344Igreja de São Lourenço de Tejucupapo (12 km)
    Beaches & coast2543Praia de Pontinhas (12 km)
    Museums130Museu Histórico de Igarassu (44 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints315Morro Do Quilombo (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves511Goiana River (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens19Reserva Extrativista Acaú-Goiana (7 km)
    Other attractions18Forte de Santa Cruz de Itamaracá (42 km)
    Parks05Estação Cabo Branco – Ciência, Cultura e Artes (53 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Açude Gramame (30 km)
    Waterfalls13Vale Das Cascatas (37 km)
    Buddhist sites01Monastery of St. Benedict (56 km)

    Caaporã: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Caaporã?

    Praia de Barra Do Abiaí (beach, about 18 km), Praia de Tambaba (beach, about 26 km), Reserva Extrativista Acaú-Goiana (nature spot, about 7 km), Morro Do Quilombo (viewpoint, about 9 km), Praia de Tabatinga (beach, about 32 km), Praia de Pontinhas (beach, about 12 km).

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

    65 places on Spotwander: 12 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 25 beaches & coast, 1 museum, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Caaporã?

    Fort Noorderfort, about 27 km by road; Fortim da Ponta de Catuama (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Caaporã?

    Igreja de São Lourenço de Tejucupapo, about 12 km by road; Church of Saint Lawrence (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Caaporã?

    Praia de Pontinhas, about 12 km by road; Praia de Ponta de Coqueiros (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Caaporã?

    Start in Caaporã, visit Reserva Extrativista Acaú-Goiana, then Praia de Barra Do Abiaí, then Praia de Tambaba, then Praia de Tabatinga, then Morro Do Quilombo, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Caaporã?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Caaporã

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