Pernambuco, Brazil

Places to visit near Escada

Escada is a town in Pernambuco, Brazil, home to about 48,083 people. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit — 22 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 23 beaches & coast and 1 museums. The must-see places are Porto de Galinhas (36 km), Forte Do Pontal de Nazaré (38 km) and Ponta Do Serrambi (41 km).

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Escada, Pernambuco
Escada, Pernambuco, Brazil. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Escada at a glance

Location
Pernambuco, Brazil
Population
about 48,083
Coordinates
8.3592° S, 35.2236° W
Places within 50 km
102 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Escada

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Escada: 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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Forts & heritage near Escada

93 forts & heritage within 100 km of Escada. The closest is Jacaré da Praça (27 km); the best-known is Forte Do Pontal de Nazaré (38 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Escada

41 churches within 100 km of Escada. The closest is Igreja Evangelica Batista (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Escada

32 beaches & coast within 100 km of Escada. The closest is Suape (28 km); the best-known is Porto de Galinhas (36 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Escada

23 museums within 100 km of Escada. The closest is Instituto Istórico (45 km); the best-known is Ricardo Brennand Institute (54 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Escada

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Escada. The closest is Morro Cantagalo (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Escada

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Escada. The closest is Parque Ecoturístico da Cachoeira Do Urubu (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Escada

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 113 km on the road.

  1. Start in Escada
  2. 18 km Morro da Muriçoca · viewpoint, Pernambuco
  3. 3 km Morro Tejupaba · viewpoint, Pernambuco
  4. 5 km Morro Cantagalo · viewpoint, Pernambuco
  5. 28 km Porto de Galinhas · beach, Região Metropolitana do Recife
  6. 21 km Forte Do Pontal de Nazaré · heritage site, Região Metropolitana do Recife
  7. 38 km Back to Escada

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How to reach Escada

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Escada by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2293Jacaré da Praça (27 km)
    Churches2541Igreja Evangelica Batista (23 km)
    Beaches & coast2332Suape (28 km)
    Museums123Instituto Istórico (45 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1621Morro Cantagalo (17 km)
    Waterfalls511Parque Ecoturístico da Cachoeira Do Urubu (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Reserva Particular Do Patrimônio Natural Serra Do Contente (47 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Riacho Jaguarezinho (27 km)
    Other attractions05Concatedral de São Pedro Dos Clérigos (62 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves34Sirinhaém River (35 km)
    Parks04Dona Lindu (53 km)

    Escada: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Escada?

    Porto de Galinhas (beach, about 36 km), Morro Cantagalo (viewpoint, about 17 km), Morro Tejupaba (viewpoint, about 17 km), Forte Do Pontal de Nazaré (heritage site, about 38 km), Morro da Muriçoca (viewpoint, about 18 km), Parque Ecoturístico da Cachoeira Do Urubu (waterfall, about 20 km).

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

    102 places on Spotwander: 22 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 23 beaches & coast, 1 museum, 16 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Escada?

    Jacaré da Praça, about 27 km by road; Jacarezinho Marrom da Praça (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Escada?

    Igreja Evangelica Batista, about 23 km by road; Igreja Internacional da Graça de Deus (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Escada?

    Suape, about 28 km by road; Muro Alto Beach (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Escada?

    Start in Escada, visit Morro da Muriçoca, then Morro Tejupaba, then Morro Cantagalo, then Porto de Galinhas, then Forte Do Pontal de Nazaré, and drive back — about 113 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Escada?

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

    Towns near Escada

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