Itaocara, Rio de JaneiroIgreja Matriz de Santa Maria MadalenaLagoa de CimaSerra VermelhaSerra da CaledôniaSerra Do PortelaSerra Do Gavião
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Itaocara

Itaocara is a town in Rio de Janeiro district, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil of about 16,762 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 waterfalls and 14 churches. The must-see places are Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria Madalena and Lagoa de Cima.

21.6692° S, 42.0761° WPop. 16,762

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Within 30 km15 places
Within 50 km53
Must-see2
Notable203
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria Madalena, church near Itaocara
Must-see

Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria Madalena

Church · 41 km

Must-see

Lagoa de Cima

Lake · 73 km

Notable

Serra Vermelha

Viewpoint · 10 km

Places near Itaocara by type

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One day from Itaocara

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:00 pm

80 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 Itaocara
  2. Serra Santa Cândidaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Serra Do Gaviãoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Serra da Caledôniaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Serra Vermelhaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Serra Do Portelaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Itaocara
Today’s loopItaocaraStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Itaocara?

Serra Vermelha (viewpoint, about 10 km), Serra da Caledônia (viewpoint, about 11 km), Serra Do Portela (viewpoint, about 16 km), Serra Do Gavião (viewpoint, about 16 km), Serra Santa Cândida (viewpoint, about 19 km), Serra Do Catete (viewpoint, about 20 km).

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

53 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 waterfalls, 14 churches, 1 fort, 3 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Itaocara?

Serra Vermelha, about 10 km by road; Serra da Caledônia (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Itaocara?

Poço, about 33 km by road; Cachoeira da Cascata Ou Macapá (34 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Itaocara?

Start in Itaocara, visit Serra Santa Cândida, then Serra Do Gavião, then Serra da Caledônia, then Serra Vermelha, then Serra Do Portela, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.