Região Metropolitana do Recife district, Pernambuco, Brazil

Places to visit near Ipojuca

Ipojuca is a town in Região Metropolitana do Recife district, Pernambuco, Brazil, home to about 53,364 people. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit — 33 forts & heritage, 28 churches, 30 beaches & coast and 7 museums. The must-see places are Porto de Galinhas (17 km), Forte Do Pontal de Nazaré (17 km) and Ponta Do Serrambi (24 km).

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Ipojuca, Pernambuco
Ipojuca, Região Metropolitana do Recife district, Pernambuco, Brazil. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ipojuca at a glance

Location
Região Metropolitana do Recife district, Pernambuco, Brazil
Population
about 53,364
Coordinates
8.3989° S, 35.0639° W
Places within 50 km
131 (10 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 Ipojuca

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

95 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ipojuca. The closest is Fort Domburg (15 km); the best-known is Forte Do Pontal de Nazaré (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ipojuca

37 churches within 100 km of Ipojuca. The closest is Igreja Evangelica Batista (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Ipojuca

33 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ipojuca. The closest is Suape (8 km); the best-known is Porto de Galinhas (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Ipojuca

22 museums within 100 km of Ipojuca. The closest is Instituto Istórico (40 km); the best-known is Ricardo Brennand Institute (48 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ipojuca

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ipojuca. The closest is Local Isolado (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Ipojuca

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Ipojuca. The closest is Cachoeira Do Urubu Primavera (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Ipojuca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ipojuca
  2. 1 km Igreja Evangelica Batista · church, Região Metropolitana do Recife
  3. 24 km Ponta Do Serrambi · beach, Pernambuco
  4. 9 km Porto de Galinhas · beach, Região Metropolitana do Recife
  5. 21 km Forte Do Pontal de Nazaré · heritage site, Região Metropolitana do Recife
  6. 10 km Suape · beach, Região Metropolitana do Recife
  7. 8 km Back to Ipojuca

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How to reach Ipojuca

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ipojuca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3395Fort Domburg (15 km)
    Churches2837Igreja Evangelica Batista (1 km)
    Beaches & coast3033Suape (8 km)
    Museums722Instituto Istórico (40 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1618Local Isolado (18 km)
    Waterfalls68Cachoeira Do Urubu Primavera (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Jaboatão River (27 km)
    Other attractions05Concatedral de São Pedro Dos Clérigos (53 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves34Jaboatão River (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Área de Proteção Ambiental de Guadalupe (44 km)
    Parks13Dona Lindu (42 km)

    Ipojuca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ipojuca?

    Porto de Galinhas (beach, about 17 km), Forte Do Pontal de Nazaré (heritage site, about 17 km), Igreja Evangelica Batista (church, about 1 km), Ponta Do Serrambi (beach, about 24 km), Suape (beach, about 8 km), Ilha de Santo Aleixo (river spot, about 30 km).

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

    131 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 28 churches, 30 beaches & coast, 7 museums, 16 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ipojuca?

    Fort Domburg, about 15 km by road; Jacaré da Praça (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ipojuca?

    Igreja Evangelica Batista, about 1 km by road; Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Ipojuca?

    Suape, about 8 km by road; Muro Alto Beach (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ipojuca?

    Start in Ipojuca, visit Igreja Evangelica Batista, then Ponta Do Serrambi, then Porto de Galinhas, then Forte Do Pontal de Nazaré, then Suape, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ipojuca?

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

    Towns near Ipojuca

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