Sergipe district, Sergipe, Brazil

Places to visit near Maruim

Maruim is a town in Sergipe district, Sergipe, Brazil, home to about 12,153 people. Within 50 km by road there are 181 places to visit — 30 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves and 12 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Igreja Senhor Do Bonfim (15 km), Estátua de Nossa Senhora Do Perpétuo Socorro (17 km) and Capela Do Antigo Engenho Penha (21 km).

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Maruim, Sergipe
Maruim, Sergipe district, Sergipe, Brazil. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Maruim at a glance

Location
Sergipe district, Sergipe, Brazil
Population
about 12,153
Coordinates
10.7375° S, 37.0817° W
Places within 50 km
181 (8 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 Maruim

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Maruim: 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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Churches near Maruim

39 churches within 100 km of Maruim. The closest is Igreja Santo Amaro (8 km); the best-known is Igreja Senhor Do Bonfim (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Maruim

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Maruim. The closest is Antiga Maternidade (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Maruim

34 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Maruim. The closest is Rio Sergipe (8 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Rio Sergipe · river spot · Sergipe · ~8 km
  • Rio Do Sal · river spot · Região Metropolitana de Aracaju · ~19 km
  • Rio Pomonga · river spot · Sergipe · ~19 km
  • Rio Poxim · river spot · Região Metropolitana de Aracaju · ~31 km
  • Ilha Grande · river spot · Região Metropolitana de Aracaju · ~49 km
  • Vaza-Barris River · river spot · Região Metropolitana de Aracaju · ~49 km

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Maruim

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Maruim. The closest is Monte Carmelo (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Maruim

21 beaches & coast within 100 km of Maruim. The closest is Prainha Do Porto Grande (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Maruim

15 museums within 100 km of Maruim. The closest is Casa de Cultura João Ribeiro (15 km); the best-known is Galeria de Artes Álvaro Santos (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Maruim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Maruim
  2. 25 km Museu Palácio Do Governo · museum, Região Metropolitana de Aracaju
  3. 1 km Galeria de Artes Álvaro Santos · museum, Região Metropolitana de Aracaju
  4. 13 km Estátua de Nossa Senhora Do Perpétuo Socorro · church, Região Metropolitana de Aracaju
  5. 9 km Igreja Senhor Do Bonfim · church, Sergipe
  6. 16 km Capela Do Antigo Engenho Penha · church, Sergipe
  7. 21 km Back to Maruim

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How to reach Maruim

    All places near Maruim by distance

    Within 15 km of Maruim

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Maruim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions5274Estátua de São José (8 km)
    Churches3039Igreja Santo Amaro (8 km)
    Forts & heritage2437Antiga Maternidade (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves734Rio Sergipe (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1224Monte Carmelo (19 km)
    Beaches & coast1321Prainha Do Porto Grande (15 km)
    Museums1315Casa de Cultura João Ribeiro (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1415Floresta Nacional Do Ibura (17 km)
    Waterfalls1013Queda Das Piçarreiras (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs38Barragem Do Reservatório Do Jacarecica Ii (28 km)
    Parks33Praça Fausto Cardoso (25 km)

    Maruim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Maruim?

    Igreja Senhor Do Bonfim (church, about 15 km), Estátua de Nossa Senhora Do Perpétuo Socorro (church, about 17 km), Capela Do Antigo Engenho Penha (church, about 21 km), Galeria de Artes Álvaro Santos (museum, about 25 km), Museu Palácio Do Governo (museum, about 25 km), Rio Sergipe (river spot, about 8 km).

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

    181 places on Spotwander: 52 other attractions, 30 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves, 12 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Maruim?

    Igreja Santo Amaro, about 8 km by road; Parish Church of Our Lady of the Divine Shepherd (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Maruim?

    Antiga Maternidade, about 8 km by road; Nossa Senhora da Conceição (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Maruim?

    Rio Sergipe, about 8 km by road; Rio Do Sal (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Maruim?

    Start in Maruim, visit Museu Palácio Do Governo, then Galeria de Artes Álvaro Santos, then Estátua de Nossa Senhora Do Perpétuo Socorro, then Igreja Senhor Do Bonfim, then Capela Do Antigo Engenho Penha, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Maruim?

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

    Towns near Maruim

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