Região Metropolitana Carbonífera district, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Places to visit near Cocal

Cocal is a town in Região Metropolitana Carbonífera district, Santa Catarina, Brazil, home to about 13,303 people. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit — 9 waterfalls, 11 beaches & coast, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 museums. The must-see places are Lagoa dos Esteves (36 km), Farol do Morro dos Conventos (46 km) and Farol de Santa Marta (63 km).

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Cocal at a glance

Location
Região Metropolitana Carbonífera district, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Population
about 13,303
Coordinates
28.6032° S, 49.3277° W
Places within 50 km
57 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Cocal

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

Waterfalls near Cocal

65 waterfalls within 100 km of Cocal. The closest is Cachoeira da Bunda (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Cocal

39 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cocal. The closest is Praia da Esplanada (33 km); the best-known is Farol do Morro dos Conventos (46 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cocal

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cocal. The closest is Serra do Rio do Pio (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Cocal

20 museums within 100 km of Cocal. The closest is Mina de Visitação Octávio Fontana (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Cocal

17 churches within 100 km of Cocal. The closest is Abba Pai Church (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Cocal

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cocal. The closest is Monumento às Etnias (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Cocal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cocal
  2. 9 km Mina de Visitação Octávio Fontana · museum, Região Metropolitana Carbonífera
  3. 4 km Memorial Casa do Ferroviário Mário Ghisi · monument, Região Metropolitana Carbonífera
  4. 1 km Museu Histórico e Geográfico Augusto Casagrande · museum, Região Metropolitana Carbonífera
  5. 2 km Museu de Zoologia Profª Morgana Cirimbelli Gaidzinski · museum, Região Metropolitana Carbonífera
  6. 4 km Abba Pai Church · church, Região Metropolitana Carbonífera
  7. 10 km Back to Cocal

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How to reach Cocal

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    Places near Cocal by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Waterfalls65Cachoeira da Bunda (20 km)
    Beaches & coast39Praia da Esplanada (33 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints34Serra do Rio do Pio (30 km)
    Museums20Mina de Visitação Octávio Fontana (9 km)
    Churches17Abba Pai Church (10 km)
    Forts & heritage17Monumento às Etnias (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs9Lagoa dos Esteves (36 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens7Parque Natural Municipal Xokleng (22 km)
    Caves4Gruta da Serrinha (32 km)
    Other attractions1🐬araranguá (46 km)

    Cocal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cocal?

    Mina de Visitação Octávio Fontana (museum, about 9 km), Abba Pai Church (church, about 10 km), Museu de Zoologia Profª Morgana Cirimbelli Gaidzinski (museum, about 11 km), Memorial Casa do Ferroviário Mário Ghisi (monument, about 12 km), Museu Histórico e Geográfico Augusto Casagrande (museum, about 12 km), Assembleia de Deus (church, about 12 km).

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

    57 places on Spotwander: 9 waterfalls, 11 beaches & coast, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 museums, 9 churches.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Cocal?

    Cachoeira da Bunda, about 20 km by road; Cachoeira Do Rio Manin (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Cocal?

    Praia da Esplanada, about 33 km by road; Praia do Campo Bom (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cocal?

    Serra do Rio do Pio, about 30 km by road; Serra do Rio Mirim (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cocal?

    Start in Cocal, visit Mina de Visitação Octávio Fontana, then Memorial Casa do Ferroviário Mário Ghisi, then Museu Histórico e Geográfico Augusto Casagrande, then Museu de Zoologia Profª Morgana Cirimbelli Gaidzinski, then Abba Pai Church, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cocal?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Cocal

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