Região Metropolitana de Maceió district, Alagoas, Brazil

Places to visit near Maceió

Maceió is a city in Região Metropolitana de Maceió district, Alagoas, Brazil, home to about 954,991 people. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit — 26 beaches & coast, 37 churches, 32 parks and 17 museums. The must-see places are Instituto Histórico e Geográfico de Alagoas (1 km), Farol de Ponta Verde (6 km) and Mundaú Lagoon (9 km).

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Maceió, Alagoas
Maceió, Região Metropolitana de Maceió district, Alagoas, Brazil. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Maceió at a glance

Location
Região Metropolitana de Maceió district, Alagoas, Brazil
Population
about 954,991
Coordinates
9.6658° S, 35.7353° W
Places within 50 km
165 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Maceió

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Maceió: 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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Beaches & coast near Maceió

45 beaches & coast within 100 km of Maceió. The closest is Praia De Barreiras De Boqueirão Japaratinga Al (1 km); the best-known is Farol de Ponta Verde (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Maceió

39 churches within 100 km of Maceió. The closest is Ad Brás Maceió (1 km); the best-known is Igreja Nossa Senhora Dos Prazeres (Catedral) (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Maceió

32 parks within 100 km of Maceió. The closest is Praça Dom Pedro II (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Maceió

18 museums within 100 km of Maceió. The closest is Ihgal (1 km); the best-known is Instituto Histórico e Geográfico de Alagoas (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Maceió

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Maceió. The closest is Tavares Bastos Palace (1 km); the best-known is Memorial à República (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Maceió

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Maceió. The closest is Cinturão Verde (1 km); the best-known is Parque De Exposição De Animais De Maceió - José da Silva Nogueria (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Maceió

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Maceió
  2. 1 km Igreja Nossa Senhora Dos Prazeres (Catedral) · church, Região Metropolitana de Maceió
  3. 6 km Farol de Ponta Verde · beach, Alagoas
  4. 13 km Mundaú Lagoon · lake, Região Metropolitana de Maceió
  5. 8 km Instituto Histórico e Geográfico de Alagoas · museum, Região Metropolitana de Maceió
  6. 1 km Museu da Segunda Guerra Mundial · museum, Região Metropolitana de Maceió
  7. 0 km Back to Maceió

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How to reach Maceió

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    Within 15 km of Maceió

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Maceió by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast2645Praia De Barreiras De Boqueirão Japaratinga Al (1 km)
    Churches3739Ad Brás Maceió (1 km)
    Parks3232Praça Dom Pedro II (1 km)
    Museums1718Ihgal (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1415Tavares Bastos Palace (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1014Cinturão Verde (1 km)
    Other attractions1314Farol de Maceió (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints311Mirante São Gonçalo (1 km)
    Waterfalls57Cachoeira Do Anel (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Lago Perucaba (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Ilha Do Lisboa (6 km)

    Maceió: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Maceió?

    Instituto Histórico e Geográfico de Alagoas (museum, about 1 km), Farol de Ponta Verde (beach, about 6 km), Mundaú Lagoon (lake, about 9 km), Igreja Nossa Senhora Dos Prazeres (Catedral) (church, about 1 km), Museu da Segunda Guerra Mundial (museum, about 1 km), Mirante São Gonçalo (viewpoint, about 1 km).

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

    165 places on Spotwander: 26 beaches & coast, 37 churches, 32 parks, 17 museums, 14 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest beach to Maceió?

    Praia De Barreiras De Boqueirão Japaratinga Al, about 1 km by road; Nordeste (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Maceió?

    Ad Brás Maceió, about 1 km by road; Igreja Nossa Senhora Dos Prazeres (Catedral) (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Maceió?

    Praça Dom Pedro II, about 1 km by road; Praça Visconde de Sinimbu (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Maceió?

    Start in Maceió, visit Igreja Nossa Senhora Dos Prazeres (Catedral), then Farol de Ponta Verde, then Mundaú Lagoon, then Instituto Histórico e Geográfico de Alagoas, then Museu da Segunda Guerra Mundial, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Maceió?

    October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Maceió

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