Região Metropolitana do Agreste district, Alagoas, Brazil

Places to visit near Junqueiro

Junqueiro is a town in Região Metropolitana do Agreste district, Alagoas, Brazil, home to about 7,740 people. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 7 forts & heritage, 1 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 churches and 0 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Boacica River (30 km), Piaçabuçu Environmental Protection Area (72 km) and Praia Do Gunga (79 km).

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Junqueiro, Alagoas
Junqueiro, Região Metropolitana do Agreste district, Alagoas, Brazil. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Junqueiro at a glance

Location
Região Metropolitana do Agreste district, Alagoas, Brazil
Population
about 7,740
Coordinates
9.9253° S, 36.4758° W
Places within 50 km
41 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Junqueiro

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Forts & heritage near Junqueiro

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Junqueiro. The closest is Coração de Jesus (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Junqueiro

31 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Junqueiro. The closest is Ilha Do Aurélio (49 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Junqueiro

27 churches within 100 km of Junqueiro. The closest is Capela São Sebastião (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Junqueiro

21 beaches & coast within 100 km of Junqueiro. The closest is Prainha de Penedo (54 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Junqueiro

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Junqueiro. The closest is Area de Proteção Ambiental Dos Jacarés (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Junqueiro

9 parks within 100 km of Junqueiro. The closest is Praça São Sebastião (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Junqueiro

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 135 km on the road.

  1. Start in Junqueiro
  2. 6 km Assembleia de Deus · temple, Região Metropolitana do Agreste
  3. 29 km Boacica River · lake, Alagoas
  4. 35 km Barragem Bananeira · lake, Região Metropolitana do Agreste
  5. 17 km Coração de Jesus · heritage site, Região Metropolitana do Agreste
  6. 22 km Church Lord Good Jesus of the Afflicted · heritage site, Alagoas
  7. 26 km Back to Junqueiro

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How to reach Junqueiro

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    Within 15 km of Junqueiro

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Junqueiro by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage734Coração de Jesus (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves131Ilha Do Aurélio (49 km)
    Churches1327Capela São Sebastião (1 km)
    Beaches & coast021Prainha de Penedo (54 km)
    Other attractions119Assembleia de Deus (45 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens314Area de Proteção Ambiental Dos Jacarés (33 km)
    Parks99Praça São Sebastião (5 km)
    Museums28Museu Zezito Guedes (35 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints27Serra Das Microondas (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Barragem Bananeira (17 km)
    Waterfalls06Cachoeira Poção de Pedras (76 km)
    Temples11Assembleia de Deus (6 km)

    Junqueiro: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Junqueiro?

    Assembleia de Deus (temple, about 6 km), Boacica River (lake, about 30 km), Barragem Bananeira (lake, about 17 km), Coração de Jesus (heritage site, about 25 km), Church Lord Good Jesus of the Afflicted (heritage site, about 26 km), Estatua de Nossa Senhora (heritage site, about 26 km).

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

    41 places on Spotwander: 7 forts & heritage, 1 river spot, 13 churches, 1 attraction, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Junqueiro?

    Coração de Jesus, about 25 km by road; Church Lord Good Jesus of the Afflicted (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Junqueiro?

    Ilha Do Aurélio, about 49 km by road; Ilha Do Mauro (51 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Junqueiro?

    Capela São Sebastião, about 1 km by road; Universal Junqueiro (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Junqueiro?

    Start in Junqueiro, visit Assembleia de Deus, then Boacica River, then Barragem Bananeira, then Coração de Jesus, then Church Lord Good Jesus of the Afflicted, and drive back — about 135 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Junqueiro?

    October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Junqueiro

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