Places to visit near

Cruz

Cruz is a town in Ceará district, Ceará, Brazil of about 8,723 people. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit: 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 beaches & coast and 36 churches. The must-see places are Praia da Volta Do Rio, Jericoacoara Beach and Parque Nacional de Jericoacoara.

2.9211° S, 40.1759° WPop. 8,723

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Within 30 km75 places
Within 50 km161
Must-see3
Notable69
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Cruz

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:48 pm

112 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 Cruz
  2. Lagoa Dos Tanqueslake · 45 min
  3. Praia de Arpoeirasbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Praia da Volta Do Riobeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Lagoa da Jacocalake · 45 min
  6. Mário Domingues Louzadaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Cruz
Today’s loopCruzStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cruz?

Lagoa da Jacoca (lake, about 7 km), Praia da Volta Do Rio (beach, about 32 km), Lagoa Dos Tanques (lake, about 13 km), Praia de Arpoeiras (beach, about 17 km), Mário Domingues Louzada (heritage site, about 18 km), Monsenhor Odécio (heritage site, about 18 km).

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

161 places on Spotwander: 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 beaches & coast, 36 churches, 31 parks, 8 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest lake to Cruz?

Lagoa Salgada, about 3 km by road; Lagoa da Jacoca (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Cruz?

Canto Dos Ventos Arpoeiras Acarau, about 9 km by road; Icaraizinho De Amontada-Ce (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cruz?

Start in Cruz, visit Lagoa Dos Tanques, then Praia de Arpoeiras, then Praia da Volta Do Rio, then Lagoa da Jacoca, then Mário Domingues Louzada, and drive back — about 112 km by road in all.

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