Região Metropolitana do Recife district, Pernambuco, Brazil

Places to visit near Cabo

Cabo is a city in Região Metropolitana do Recife district, Pernambuco, Brazil, home to about 143,105 people. Within 50 km by road there are 230 places to visit — 103 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 30 museums and 26 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Forte Do Pontal de Nazaré (16 km), Porto de Galinhas (31 km) and Lagoa Do Araçá (31 km).

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Cabo, Pernambuco
Cabo, Região Metropolitana do Recife district, Pernambuco, Brazil. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cabo at a glance

Location
Região Metropolitana do Recife district, Pernambuco, Brazil
Population
about 143,105
Coordinates
8.2833° S, 35.0333° W
Places within 50 km
230 (13 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 Cabo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cabo: 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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Things to see near Cabo, by type

Forts & heritage near Cabo

105 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cabo. The closest is Estátua Operário (1 km); the best-known is Forte Do Pontal de Nazaré (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cabo

36 churches within 100 km of Cabo. The closest is Assembléia de Deus (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Cabo

30 museums within 100 km of Cabo. The closest is Instituto Istórico (24 km); the best-known is Ricardo Brennand Institute (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Cabo

27 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cabo. The closest is Suape (11 km); the best-known is Porto de Galinhas (31 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Porto de Galinhas · beach · Região Metropolitana do Recife · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Suape · beach · Região Metropolitana do Recife · ~11 km
  • Praia Do Xaréu · beach · Região Metropolitana do Recife · ~12 km
  • Itapuama · beach · Pernambuco · ~12 km
  • Gaibu · beach · Pernambuco · ~13 km
  • Praia Calhetas · beach · Região Metropolitana do Recife · ~15 km

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cabo

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cabo. The closest is Vista da Casa Do Faroleiro (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Cabo

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Cabo. The closest is Cachoeira Do Urubu Primavera (7 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Cabo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cabo
  2. 1 km Estátua Operário · heritage site, Região Metropolitana do Recife
  3. 1 km Monumento Do Artista de Rua Do Cabo · heritage site, Região Metropolitana do Recife
  4. 1 km Jacarezinho Marrom da Praça · heritage site, Região Metropolitana do Recife
  5. 1 km Jacaré da Praça · heritage site, Região Metropolitana do Recife
  6. 16 km Forte Do Pontal de Nazaré · heritage site, Região Metropolitana do Recife
  7. 16 km Back to Cabo

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From travellers near Cabo

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How to reach Cabo

    All places near Cabo by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cabo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage103105Estátua Operário (1 km)
    Churches3436Assembléia de Deus (14 km)
    Museums3030Instituto Istórico (24 km)
    Beaches & coast2627Suape (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1212Vista da Casa Do Faroleiro (16 km)
    Other attractions66Concatedral de São Pedro Dos Clérigos (37 km)
    Waterfalls44Cachoeira Do Urubu Primavera (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Jaboatão River (12 km)
    Parks44Dona Lindu (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Reserva Ecológica de Manassu (29 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Jaboatão River (11 km)

    Cabo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cabo?

    Forte Do Pontal de Nazaré (heritage site, about 16 km), Estátua Operário (heritage site, about 1 km), Monumento Do Artista de Rua Do Cabo (heritage site, about 1 km), Jacarezinho Marrom da Praça (heritage site, about 1 km), Jacaré da Praça (heritage site, about 1 km), Cachoeira Do Urubu Primavera (waterfall, about 7 km).

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

    230 places on Spotwander: 103 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 30 museums, 26 beaches & coast, 12 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cabo?

    Estátua Operário, about 1 km by road; Monumento Do Artista de Rua Do Cabo (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cabo?

    Assembléia de Deus, about 14 km by road; Capela De Santo Antônio (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Cabo?

    Instituto Istórico, about 24 km by road; Museu Instituto Ricardo Brennand (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cabo?

    Start in Cabo, visit Estátua Operário, then Monumento Do Artista de Rua Do Cabo, then Jacarezinho Marrom da Praça, then Jacaré da Praça, then Forte Do Pontal de Nazaré, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cabo?

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

    Towns near Cabo

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