Leffis Key PreserveNeal PreservePalma Sola Botanical ParkAnna Maria IslandEmerson Point PreserveThe Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
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Cortez

Cortez is a town in Manatee district, Florida, United States of about 4,241 people. Within 50 km by road there are 188 places to visit: 35 beaches & coast, 36 forts & heritage and 31 museums. The must-see places are Leffis Key Preserve, Neal Preserve and Palma Sola Botanical Park.

27.4692° N, 82.6862° WPop. 4,241

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Within 30 km119 places
Within 50 km188
Must-see108
Notable145
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Leffis Key Preserve

Park · 2 km

Must-see

Neal Preserve

Nature spot · 3 km

Palma Sola Botanical Park, park near Cortez
Must-see

Palma Sola Botanical Park

Park · 7 km

Places near Cortez by type

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One day from Cortez

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:15 pm

50 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Cortez
  2. The Bishop Museum of Science and Naturemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Madira Bickel Mound State Archeological Siteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Emerson Point Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Palma Sola Botanical Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Anna Maria Islandisland · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Cortez
Today’s loopCortezStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cortez?

Leffis Key Preserve (park, about 2 km), Neal Preserve (nature spot, about 3 km), Palma Sola Botanical Park (park, about 7 km), Anna Maria Island (island, about 7 km), De Soto National Memorial (monument, about 9 km), Emerson Point Preserve (nature spot, about 11 km).

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

188 places on Spotwander: 35 beaches & coast, 36 forts & heritage, 31 museums, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 29 churches.

Which is the nearest beach to Cortez?

Palma Sola Bay, about 3 km by road; Perico Bayou (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Cortez?

SS Regina, about 2 km by road; Holy Eucharist Monument (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cortez?

Start in Cortez, visit The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, then Madira Bickel Mound State Archeological Site, then Emerson Point Preserve, then Palma Sola Botanical Park, then Anna Maria Island, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.