Greater Natal district, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

Places to visit near Extremoz

Extremoz is a town in Greater Natal district, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, home to about 17,991 people. Within 50 km by road there are 176 places to visit — 64 churches, 28 beaches & coast, 27 forts & heritage and 18 museums. The must-see places are Capela de Nossa Senhora Dos Navegantes (16 km), Redinha (16 km) and Igreja de Nossa Senhora Dos Navegantes (16 km).

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Extremoz, Rio Grande do Norte
Extremoz, Greater Natal district, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Extremoz at a glance

Location
Greater Natal district, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Population
about 17,991
Coordinates
5.7056° S, 35.3072° W
Places within 50 km
176 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Extremoz

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Churches near Extremoz

66 churches within 100 km of Extremoz. The closest is Comunidade Católica Ruah (1 km); the best-known is Capela de Nossa Senhora Dos Navegantes (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Extremoz

50 beaches & coast within 100 km of Extremoz. The closest is Campo de Areia (6 km); the best-known is Redinha (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Extremoz

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Extremoz. The closest is Menino Do Grude (1 km); the best-known is Fortaleza Dos Reis Magos (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Extremoz

23 museums within 100 km of Extremoz. The closest is Fundação Rampa (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Extremoz

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Extremoz. The closest is Lagoa Estremoz (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Extremoz

14 parks within 100 km of Extremoz. The closest is Área Recreativa (2 km); the best-known is Praça André de Albuquerque (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Extremoz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Extremoz
  2. 16 km Redinha · beach, Greater Natal
  3. 1 km Igreja de Nossa Senhora Dos Navegantes · church, Greater Natal
  4. 1 km Capela de Nossa Senhora Dos Navegantes · church, Greater Natal
  5. 1 km Praia Do y · beach, Greater Natal
  6. 1 km Fundação Rampa · museum, Greater Natal
  7. 17 km Back to Extremoz

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How to reach Extremoz

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    Within 15 km of Extremoz

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Extremoz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6466Comunidade Católica Ruah (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2850Campo de Areia (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2731Menino Do Grude (1 km)
    Museums1823Fundação Rampa (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs716Lagoa Estremoz (2 km)
    Parks1414Área Recreativa (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens710APA Lagoa Guaraíras (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints07Monte Santana (52 km)
    Waterfalls56Canção Nova Cachoeira Paulista (1 km)
    Other attractions44Ruínas Extremoz (1 km)
    Caves11Caves Priorato (20 km)
    Temples11Arquidiocese de Natal (50 km)

    Extremoz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Extremoz?

    Capela de Nossa Senhora Dos Navegantes (church, about 16 km), Redinha (beach, about 16 km), Igreja de Nossa Senhora Dos Navegantes (church, about 16 km), Praia Do y (beach, about 16 km), Fundação Rampa (museum, about 17 km), Fortaleza Dos Reis Magos (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

    176 places on Spotwander: 64 churches, 28 beaches & coast, 27 forts & heritage, 18 museums, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Extremoz?

    Comunidade Católica Ruah, about 1 km by road; Terço Dos Homens (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Extremoz?

    Campo de Areia, about 6 km by road; Praia De Sibaúma (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Extremoz?

    Menino Do Grude, about 1 km by road; A Bailarina (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Extremoz?

    Start in Extremoz, visit Redinha, then Igreja de Nossa Senhora Dos Navegantes, then Capela de Nossa Senhora Dos Navegantes, then Praia Do y, then Fundação Rampa, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Extremoz?

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

    Towns near Extremoz

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