Alagoas district, Alagoas, Brazil

Places to visit near Neópolis

Neópolis is a town in Alagoas district, Alagoas, Brazil, home to about 12,421 people. Within 50 km by road there are 76 places to visit — 25 rivers, islands & mangroves, 19 forts & heritage, 9 beaches & coast and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Boacica River (33 km) and Piaçabuçu Environmental Protection Area (33 km).

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Neópolis at a glance

Location
Alagoas district, Alagoas, Brazil
Population
about 12,421
Coordinates
10.3200° S, 36.5794° W
Places within 50 km
76 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for forts & heritage

Top places to visit near Neópolis

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Neópolis

30 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Neópolis. The closest is Ilha São Francisco (3 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Neópolis

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Neópolis. The closest is Wambuis Rio S. Francisco (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Neópolis

20 beaches & coast within 100 km of Neópolis. The closest is Prainha de Penedo (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Neópolis

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Neópolis. The closest is Antiga Pedreira (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Neópolis

7 churches within 100 km of Neópolis. The closest is Igreja de São Gonçalo Garcia (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Neópolis

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Neópolis. The closest is Apa da Marituba Do Peixe (21 km); the best-known is Piaçabuçu Environmental Protection Area (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Neópolis

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Neópolis
  2. 2 km Wambuis Rio S. Francisco · heritage site, Sergipe
  3. 2 km Praça Marquês de Tamandaré · heritage site, Alagoas
  4. 1 km Fort Maurits · fort, Sergipe
  5. 1 km Prainha de Penedo · beach, Alagoas
  6. 6 km Ilha São Francisco · river spot, Alagoas
  7. 3 km Back to Neópolis

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How to reach Neópolis

    All places near Neópolis by distance

    Within 15 km of Neópolis

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Neópolis by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2530Ilha São Francisco (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1928Wambuis Rio S. Francisco (2 km)
    Other attractions1425Praça Do Pelourinho e Forca Dos Condenados (4 km)
    Beaches & coast920Prainha de Penedo (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints38Antiga Pedreira (5 km)
    Churches17Igreja de São Gonçalo Garcia (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Apa da Marituba Do Peixe (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Boacica River (33 km)
    Museums15Museu Do Paço Imperial (4 km)
    Waterfalls02Cachoeira Do Roncador (52 km)
    Temples01Assembleia de Deus (53 km)

    Neópolis: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Neópolis?

    Wambuis Rio S. Francisco (heritage site, about 2 km), Ilha São Francisco (river spot, about 3 km), Prainha de Penedo (beach, about 3 km), Praça Marquês de Tamandaré (heritage site, about 4 km), Fort Maurits (fort, about 4 km), Igreja de São Gonçalo Garcia (church, about 4 km).

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

    76 places on Spotwander: 25 rivers, islands & mangroves, 19 forts & heritage, 14 other attractions, 9 beaches & coast, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Neópolis?

    Ilha São Francisco, about 3 km by road; Ilha da Mandioquinha (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Neópolis?

    Wambuis Rio S. Francisco, about 2 km by road; Praça Marquês de Tamandaré (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Neópolis?

    Prainha de Penedo, about 3 km by road; Congobéia (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Neópolis?

    Start in Neópolis, visit Wambuis Rio S. Francisco, then Praça Marquês de Tamandaré, then Fort Maurits, then Prainha de Penedo, then Ilha São Francisco, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Neópolis?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for forts & heritage.

    Towns near Neópolis

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