Greater São Paulo district, São Paulo, Brazil

Places to visit near Cotia

Cotia is a city in Greater São Paulo district, São Paulo, Brazil, home to about 174,828 people. Within 50 km by road there are 201 places to visit — 81 churches, 46 museums, 34 forts & heritage and 16 parks. The must-see places are Zu Lai Temple (5 km), Templo Odsal Ling (6 km) and Museum of Art of the Parliament of Itapevi (9 km).

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Cotia, São Paulo
Cotia, Greater São Paulo district, São Paulo, Brazil. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cotia at a glance

Location
Greater São Paulo district, São Paulo, Brazil
Population
about 174,828
Coordinates
23.6039° S, 46.9192° W
Places within 50 km
201 (136 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Cotia

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cotia: 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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Churches near Cotia

92 churches within 100 km of Cotia. The closest is Igreja Batista Cotia (1 km); the best-known is Feira de Embu Das Artes (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Cotia

55 museums within 100 km of Cotia. The closest is Museu Budista (5 km); the best-known is Museum of Art of the Parliament of Itapevi (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Cotia

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cotia. The closest is Sítio Do Mandú (3 km); the best-known is Monumento A Suzana Dias (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Cotia

20 parks within 100 km of Cotia. The closest is Parque Ecologico da Aldeia de Carapicuiba (12 km); the best-known is Parque Burle Marx (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Cotia

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cotia. The closest is Guarapiranga Reservoir (27 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cotia

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cotia. The closest is Crista de Carapicuiba (11 km); the best-known is Morro Do Major (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Cotia

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cotia
  2. 11 km Feira de Embu Das Artes · church, Greater São Paulo
  3. 9 km UNASP Memory Center · museum, Greater São Paulo
  4. 13 km Templo Odsal Ling · Buddhist site, Greater São Paulo
  5. 5 km Zu Lai Temple · Buddhist site, Greater São Paulo
  6. 10 km Museum of Art of the Parliament of Itapevi · museum, Greater São Paulo
  7. 9 km Back to Cotia

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How to reach Cotia

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    Within 15 km of Cotia

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cotia by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8192Igreja Batista Cotia (1 km)
    Museums4655Museu Budista (5 km)
    Forts & heritage3440Sítio Do Mandú (3 km)
    Parks1620Parque Ecologico da Aldeia de Carapicuiba (12 km)
    Beaches & coast210Guarapiranga Reservoir (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints68Crista de Carapicuiba (11 km)
    Waterfalls45Cachoeira da Graça (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Jardim Botânico (11 km)
    Buddhist sites44Templo Zu-Lai (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Sala São Paulo (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Ilha Porchat (87 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mesquita de Santo Amaro (33 km)

    Cotia: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cotia?

    Zu Lai Temple (Buddhist site, about 5 km), Templo Odsal Ling (Buddhist site, about 6 km), Museum of Art of the Parliament of Itapevi (museum, about 9 km), Feira de Embu Das Artes (church, about 11 km), UNASP Memory Center (museum, about 20 km), Igreja Batista Cotia (church, about 1 km).

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

    201 places on Spotwander: 81 churches, 46 museums, 34 forts & heritage, 16 parks, 2 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Cotia?

    Igreja Batista Cotia, about 1 km by road; Congregação Cristã No Brasil (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Cotia?

    Museu Budista, about 5 km by road; Museum of Art of the Parliament of Itapevi (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cotia?

    Sítio Do Mandú, about 3 km by road; Sítio Do Padre Inácio (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cotia?

    Start in Cotia, visit Feira de Embu Das Artes, then UNASP Memory Center, then Templo Odsal Ling, then Zu Lai Temple, then Museum of Art of the Parliament of Itapevi, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cotia?

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

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