Greater São Paulo district, São Paulo, Brazil

Places to visit near Embu

Embu is a city in Greater São Paulo district, São Paulo, Brazil, home to about 221,733 people. Within 50 km by road there are 194 places to visit — 78 churches, 45 museums, 27 forts & heritage and 18 parks. The must-see places are Feira de Embu Das Artes (1 km), Templo Odsal Ling (5 km) and UNASP Memory Center (10 km).

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

Embu at a glance

Location
Greater São Paulo district, São Paulo, Brazil
Population
about 221,733
Coordinates
23.6489° S, 46.8522° W
Places within 50 km
194 (139 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Embu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Embu: 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 Embu

85 churches within 100 km of Embu. The closest is Feira de Embu Das Artes (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Embu

53 museums within 100 km of Embu. The closest is Galeria 21 de Abril (1 km); the best-known is UNASP Memory Center (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Embu

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Embu. The closest is Centro Histórico (1 km); the best-known is Casa Do Sertanista (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Embu

20 parks within 100 km of Embu. The closest is Parque Santo Dias (10 km); the best-known is Parque Burle Marx (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Embu

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Embu. The closest is Area de Areia Do Fit (7 km); the best-known is Guarapiranga Reservoir (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Embu

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Embu. The closest is "Lice Hill" (9 km); the best-known is Mirante Do Jaguaré (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Embu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Embu
  2. 1 km Feira de Embu Das Artes · church, Greater São Paulo
  3. 16 km Guarapiranga Reservoir · reservoir, Greater São Paulo
  4. 9 km UNASP Memory Center · museum, Greater São Paulo
  5. 17 km Zu Lai Temple · Buddhist site, Greater São Paulo
  6. 5 km Templo Odsal Ling · Buddhist site, Greater São Paulo
  7. 5 km Back to Embu

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How to reach Embu

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    Within 15 km of Embu

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Embu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7885Feira de Embu Das Artes (1 km)
    Museums4553Galeria 21 de Abril (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2732Centro Histórico (1 km)
    Parks1820Parque Santo Dias (10 km)
    Beaches & coast318Area de Areia Do Fit (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints910"Lice Hill" (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves06Ilha Porchat (77 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens55Jardim Botânico (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Sala São Paulo (31 km)
    Buddhist sites33Templo Odsal Ling (5 km)
    Waterfalls23Represa Cachoeira da Fumaça (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mesquita de Santo Amaro (24 km)

    Embu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Embu?

    Feira de Embu Das Artes (church, about 1 km), Templo Odsal Ling (Buddhist site, about 5 km), UNASP Memory Center (museum, about 10 km), Zu Lai Temple (Buddhist site, about 10 km), Guarapiranga Reservoir (reservoir, about 17 km), Parque Burle Marx (park, about 17 km).

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

    194 places on Spotwander: 78 churches, 45 museums, 27 forts & heritage, 18 parks, 3 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Embu?

    Feira de Embu Das Artes, about 1 km by road; Congregação Crist (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Embu?

    Galeria 21 de Abril, about 1 km by road; Museu de Arte Sacra Dos Jesuítas (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Embu?

    Centro Histórico, about 1 km by road; Marco Geodésico (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Embu?

    Start in Embu, visit Feira de Embu Das Artes, then Guarapiranga Reservoir, then UNASP Memory Center, then Zu Lai Temple, then Templo Odsal Ling, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Embu?

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

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