Sergipe, Brazil

Places to visit near Capela

Capela is a town in Sergipe, Brazil, home to about 16,023 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 8 forts & heritage, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves, 9 churches and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Capela Do Antigo Engenho Penha (37 km), Igreja Senhor Do Bonfim (45 km) and Estátua de Nossa Senhora Do Perpétuo Socorro (50 km).

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Capela at a glance

Location
Sergipe, Brazil
Population
about 16,023
Coordinates
10.5033° S, 37.0528° W
Places within 50 km
54 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Capela

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Capela: 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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Forts & heritage near Capela

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Capela. The closest is Combate Do Salobro (32 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Capela

37 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Capela. The closest is Rio Sergipe (41 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Capela

35 churches within 100 km of Capela. The closest is Parish Church of Our Lady of the Divine Shepherd (28 km); the best-known is Capela Do Antigo Engenho Penha (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Capela

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Capela. The closest is Monte Carmelo (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Capela

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Capela. The closest is Morro da Lucrécia (43 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Capela

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Capela. The closest is Floresta Nacional Do Ibura (49 km); the best-known is Parque Nacional Serra de Itabaiana (55 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Capela

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 154 km on the road.

  1. Start in Capela
  2. 22 km Monte Carmelo · viewpoint, Sergipe
  3. 34 km Igreja Senhor Do Bonfim · church, Sergipe
  4. 16 km Capela Do Antigo Engenho Penha · church, Sergipe
  5. 12 km Parish Church of Our Lady of the Divine Shepherd · church, Sergipe
  6. 44 km Barragem Do Açude de Cumbe · lake, Sergipe
  7. 26 km Back to Capela

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From travellers near Capela

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How to reach Capela

    All places near Capela by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Capela by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions1473Parque Ecologico (21 km)
    Forts & heritage844Combate Do Salobro (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves237Rio Sergipe (41 km)
    Churches935Parish Church of Our Lady of the Divine Shepherd (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints425Monte Carmelo (22 km)
    Beaches & coast619Morro da Lucrécia (43 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens216Floresta Nacional Do Ibura (49 km)
    Museums515Clubinho da Tartaruga (43 km)
    Waterfalls113Cachoeira Do Roncador (45 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs37Barragem Do Açude de Cumbe (26 km)
    Parks03Praça Fausto Cardoso (57 km)

    Capela: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Capela?

    Capela Do Antigo Engenho Penha (church, about 37 km), Parque Ecologico (attraction, about 21 km), Monte Carmelo (viewpoint, about 22 km), Igreja Senhor Do Bonfim (church, about 45 km), Barragem Do Açude de Cumbe (lake, about 26 km), Torre de Celular Claro (attraction, about 27 km).

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

    54 places on Spotwander: 14 other attractions, 8 forts & heritage, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves, 9 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Capela?

    Combate Do Salobro, about 32 km by road; Biblia (37 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Capela?

    Rio Sergipe, about 41 km by road; Rio Pomonga (48 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Capela?

    Parish Church of Our Lady of the Divine Shepherd, about 28 km by road; Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora Divina Pastora (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Capela?

    Start in Capela, visit Monte Carmelo, then Igreja Senhor Do Bonfim, then Capela Do Antigo Engenho Penha, then Parish Church of Our Lady of the Divine Shepherd, then Barragem Do Açude de Cumbe, and drive back — about 154 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Capela?

    October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Capela

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Capela’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.