Greater Natal district, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

Places to visit near Macaíba

Macaíba is a town in Greater Natal district, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, home to about 40,015 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit — 49 churches, 28 beaches & coast, 28 forts & heritage and 21 museums. The must-see places are Solar Ferreiro Torto (2 km), Capela Dos Mártires de Cunhaú e Uruaçu (9 km) and Coluna Capitolina (22 km).

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

Macaíba at a glance

Location
Greater Natal district, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Population
about 40,015
Coordinates
5.8583° S, 35.3539° W
Places within 50 km
162 (15 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 Macaíba

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Macaíba: 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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Things to see near Macaíba, by type

Churches near Macaíba

52 churches within 100 km of Macaíba. The closest is Igreja Matriz (1 km); the best-known is Capela Dos Mártires de Cunhaú e Uruaçu (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Macaíba

50 beaches & coast within 100 km of Macaíba. The closest is Lagoa De Jenipabu (11 km); the best-known is Via Costeira (24 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Via Costeira · beach · Rio Grande do Norte · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Farol de Mãe Luiza · beach · Greater Natal · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Praia Do y · beach · Greater Natal · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Ponta Negra · beach · Rio Grande do Norte · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Redinha · beach · Greater Natal · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Morro Do Careca · beach · Greater Natal · ~27 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Macaíba

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Macaíba. The closest is Mártires de Uruaçu (9 km); the best-known is Coluna Capitolina (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Macaíba

25 museums within 100 km of Macaíba. The closest is Instituto Pro-Memória de Macaíba (1 km); the best-known is Solar Ferreiro Torto (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Macaíba

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Macaíba. The closest is Poço Do Eco (2 km); the best-known is Lagoa Estremoz (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Macaíba

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Macaíba. The closest is Monte Santana (40 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Macaíba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Macaíba
  2. 2 km Solar Ferreiro Torto · museum, Greater Natal
  3. 22 km Via Costeira · beach, Rio Grande do Norte
  4. 7 km Catedral Metropolitana de Natal · church, Greater Natal
  5. 1 km Coluna Capitolina · heritage site, Greater Natal
  6. 13 km Capela Dos Mártires de Cunhaú e Uruaçu · church, Greater Natal
  7. 9 km Back to Macaíba

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From travellers near Macaíba

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How to reach Macaíba

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    Within 15 km of Macaíba

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Macaíba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4952Igreja Matriz (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2850Lagoa De Jenipabu (11 km)
    Forts & heritage2836Mártires de Uruaçu (9 km)
    Museums2125Instituto Pro-Memória de Macaíba (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs623Poço Do Eco (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints315Monte Santana (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens912Zona de Proteção Ambiental III C - Mata Atlântica Jacaré-Mirim Guanduba (9 km)
    Waterfalls56Canção Nova Cachoeira Paulista (22 km)
    Parks66Praça São Vicente de Paula (1 km)
    Other attractions56Assembléia de Deus (7 km)
    Caves11Caves Priorato (19 km)
    Temples11Arquidiocese de Natal (28 km)

    Macaíba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Macaíba?

    Solar Ferreiro Torto (museum, about 2 km), Capela Dos Mártires de Cunhaú e Uruaçu (church, about 9 km), Coluna Capitolina (heritage site, about 22 km), Catedral Metropolitana de Natal (church, about 23 km), Via Costeira (beach, about 24 km), Fundação Rampa (museum, about 24 km).

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

    162 places on Spotwander: 49 churches, 28 beaches & coast, 28 forts & heritage, 21 museums, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Macaíba?

    Igreja Matriz, about 1 km by road; Terreiro Casa Do Ouro Aguas de Oxum (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Macaíba?

    Lagoa De Jenipabu, about 11 km by road; Campo de Areia (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Macaíba?

    Mártires de Uruaçu, about 9 km by road; Pórtico Dos Reis Magos (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Macaíba?

    Start in Macaíba, visit Solar Ferreiro Torto, then Via Costeira, then Catedral Metropolitana de Natal, then Coluna Capitolina, then Capela Dos Mártires de Cunhaú e Uruaçu, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Macaíba?

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

    Towns near Macaíba

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