Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre district, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Places to visit near Canoas

Canoas is a city in Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre district, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, home to about 328,291 people. Within 50 km by road there are 222 places to visit — 58 churches, 36 forts & heritage, 35 museums and 28 parks. The must-see places are Praia de Paquetá (7 km), Parque Marechal Mascarenhas de Moraes (9 km) and Ilha Grande Dos Marinheiros (11 km).

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Canoas, Rio Grande do Sul
Canoas, Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre district, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Canoas at a glance

Location
Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre district, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Population
about 328,291
Coordinates
29.9178° S, 51.1836° W
Places within 50 km
222 (47 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Canoas

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Canoas: 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 Canoas, by type

Churches near Canoas

61 churches within 100 km of Canoas. The closest is Igreja São Luiz Gonzaga (1 km); the best-known is Igreja Nossa Senhora Auxiliadora (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Canoas

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Canoas. The closest is Praça Do Avião (1 km); the best-known is Fonte Talavera de la Reina (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Canoas

36 museums within 100 km of Canoas. The closest is Antiga Estação Férrea de Canoas (1 km); the best-known is Farol Santander Porto Alegre (antigo Santander Cultural) (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Canoas

28 parks within 100 km of Canoas. The closest is Praça Santos Dumont (1 km); the best-known is Parque Marechal Mascarenhas de Moraes (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Canoas

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Canoas. The closest is Praia de Paquetá (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Canoas

14 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Canoas. The closest is Ilha Das Garças (6 km); the best-known is Ilha Grande Dos Marinheiros (11 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Ilha Grande Dos Marinheiros · river spot · Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Ilha Do Pavão · river spot · Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Ilha da Pintada · river spot · Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Ilha Das Garças · river spot · Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre · ~6 km
  • Rio Dos Sinos · river spot · Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre · ~7 km
  • Ilha Do Humaitá · river spot · Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre · ~9 km

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A one-day trip from Canoas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Canoas
  2. 7 km Praia de Paquetá · beach, Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre
  3. 6 km Ilha Grande Dos Marinheiros · river spot, Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre
  4. 5 km Ilha Do Pavão · river spot, Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre
  5. 4 km Igreja Nossa Senhora Auxiliadora · church, Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre
  6. 6 km Parque Marechal Mascarenhas de Moraes · park, Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre
  7. 9 km Back to Canoas

Plan a longer trip from Canoas — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Canoas

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How to reach Canoas

    All places near Canoas by distance

    Within 15 km of Canoas

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Ilha Das Pombas · beach · Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Praia da Pedreira · beach · Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Igreja Bom Jesus · church · Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Lagoa Negra · lake · Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Lago Negro · lake · Rio Grande do Sul · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Igreja Matriz São Pedro · church · Rio Grande do Sul · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Catedral de Pedra · church · Rio Grande do Sul · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Franzen House · museum · Rio Grande do Sul · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Morro Grande · viewpoint · Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre · ~91 km · Must-see
    • Cascata Do Caracol · waterfall · Rio Grande do Sul · ~93 km · Must-see
    • Lagoa Dos Barros · lake · Aglomeração Urbana do Litoral Norte · ~98 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Canoas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5861Igreja São Luiz Gonzaga (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3636Praça Do Avião (1 km)
    Museums3536Antiga Estação Férrea de Canoas (1 km)
    Parks2828Praça Santos Dumont (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1618Praia de Paquetá (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1414Ilha Das Garças (6 km)
    Waterfalls1112T.E.U Cachoeira da Luz Divina (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints78Morro da Praia (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens66Parque Estadual de Exposições Assis Brasil (9 km)
    Other attractions66Estátua Do Laçador (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Canal Maria Conga (14 km)
    Caves22B-ATY Caverna (14 km)
    Buddhist sites11Via Zen (18 km)

    Canoas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Canoas?

    Praia de Paquetá (beach, about 7 km), Parque Marechal Mascarenhas de Moraes (park, about 9 km), Ilha Grande Dos Marinheiros (river spot, about 11 km), Ilha Do Pavão (river spot, about 12 km), Igreja Nossa Senhora Auxiliadora (church, about 15 km), Ilha da Pintada (river spot, about 15 km).

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

    222 places on Spotwander: 58 churches, 36 forts & heritage, 35 museums, 28 parks, 16 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Canoas?

    Igreja São Luiz Gonzaga, about 1 km by road; Capela Igara (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Canoas?

    Praça Do Avião, about 1 km by road; Avião (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Canoas?

    Antiga Estação Férrea de Canoas, about 1 km by road; Arquivo e Museu Histórico Hugo Simões Lagranha (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Canoas?

    Start in Canoas, visit Praia de Paquetá, then Ilha Grande Dos Marinheiros, then Ilha Do Pavão, then Igreja Nossa Senhora Auxiliadora, then Parque Marechal Mascarenhas de Moraes, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Canoas?

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

    Towns near Canoas

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