Região Metropolitana de João Pessoa district, Paraíba, Brazil

Places to visit near Pitimbu

Pitimbu is a town in Região Metropolitana de João Pessoa district, Paraíba, Brazil, home to about 7,862 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 10 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 25 beaches & coast and 2 museums. The must-see places are Praia de Barra Do Abiaí (5 km), Praia de Tambaba (15 km) and Praia de Tabatinga (22 km).

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Pitimbu, Paraíba
Pitimbu, Região Metropolitana de João Pessoa district, Paraíba, Brazil. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pitimbu at a glance

Location
Região Metropolitana de João Pessoa district, Paraíba, Brazil
Population
about 7,862
Coordinates
7.4706° S, 34.8086° W
Places within 50 km
86 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Pitimbu

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Forts & heritage near Pitimbu

79 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pitimbu. The closest is Fort Noorderfort (32 km); the best-known is Fort Orange (47 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Pitimbu

48 churches within 100 km of Pitimbu. The closest is Igreja de São Lourenço de Tejucupapo (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Pitimbu

46 beaches & coast within 100 km of Pitimbu. The closest is Praia Do Pontal (1 km); the best-known is Praia de Barra Do Abiaí (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Pitimbu

26 museums within 100 km of Pitimbu. The closest is Casa de José Américo de Almeida (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pitimbu

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pitimbu. The closest is Morro Do Quilombo (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Pitimbu

11 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Pitimbu. The closest is Goiana River (29 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Pitimbu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pitimbu
  2. 1 km Praia Do Pontal · beach, Região Metropolitana de João Pessoa
  3. 2 km Pitimbu · beach, Paraíba
  4. 14 km Praia de Tambaba · beach, Região Metropolitana de João Pessoa
  5. 7 km Praia de Tabatinga · beach, Paraíba
  6. 17 km Praia de Barra Do Abiaí · beach, Região Metropolitana de João Pessoa
  7. 5 km Back to Pitimbu

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How to reach Pitimbu

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pitimbu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1079Fort Noorderfort (32 km)
    Churches2548Igreja de São Lourenço de Tejucupapo (17 km)
    Beaches & coast2546Praia Do Pontal (1 km)
    Museums226Casa de José Américo de Almeida (46 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints414Morro Do Quilombo (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves511Goiana River (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens39Reserva Extrativista Acaú-Goiana (16 km)
    Other attractions48Ponta Do Seixas (44 km)
    Parks35Estação Cabo Branco – Ciência, Cultura e Artes (45 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Açude Gramame (32 km)
    Waterfalls12Vale Das Cascatas (34 km)
    Buddhist sites11Monastery of St. Benedict (50 km)

    Pitimbu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pitimbu?

    Praia de Barra Do Abiaí (beach, about 5 km), Praia de Tambaba (beach, about 15 km), Praia Do Pontal (beach, about 1 km), Praia de Tabatinga (beach, about 22 km), Pitimbu (beach, about 2 km), Praia Dos Mariscos (beach, about 3 km).

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

    86 places on Spotwander: 10 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 25 beaches & coast, 2 museums, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pitimbu?

    Fort Noorderfort, about 32 km by road; Fortim da Ponta de Catuama (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Pitimbu?

    Igreja de São Lourenço de Tejucupapo, about 17 km by road; Church of Saint Lawrence (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Pitimbu?

    Praia Do Pontal, about 1 km by road; Pitimbu (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pitimbu?

    Start in Pitimbu, visit Praia Do Pontal, then Pitimbu, then Praia de Tambaba, then Praia de Tabatinga, then Praia de Barra Do Abiaí, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pitimbu?

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

    Towns near Pitimbu

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