Sergipe district, Sergipe, Brazil

Places to visit near Propriá

Propriá is a town in Sergipe district, Sergipe, Brazil, home to about 23,786 people. Within 50 km by road there are 46 places to visit — 10 forts & heritage, 18 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 beaches & coast and 4 churches. The must-see places are Boacica River (34 km), Piaçabuçu Environmental Protection Area (72 km) and Capela Do Antigo Engenho Penha (87 km).

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Propriá at a glance

Location
Sergipe district, Sergipe, Brazil
Population
about 23,786
Coordinates
10.2111° S, 36.8403° W
Places within 50 km
46 (1 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 Propriá

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Forts & heritage near Propriá

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Propriá. The closest is Prefeitura de Penedo (36 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Propriá

31 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Propriá. The closest is Ilha Do Major Cezário (5 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Propriá

20 beaches & coast within 100 km of Propriá. The closest is Prainha (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Propriá

14 churches within 100 km of Propriá. The closest is Igreja Bom Jesus Dos Pobres (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Propriá

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Propriá. The closest is Orlinha de Propriá (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Propriá

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Propriá. The closest is Apa da Marituba Do Peixe (58 km); the best-known is Piaçabuçu Environmental Protection Area (72 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Propriá

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Propriá
  2. 4 km Prainha · beach, Sergipe
  3. 34 km Boacica River · lake, Alagoas
  4. 28 km Ilha Formozinha · river spot, Alagoas
  5. 4 km Ilha Do Major Cezário · river spot, Sergipe
  6. 4 km Orlinha de Propriá · viewpoint, Sergipe
  7. 1 km Back to Propriá

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From travellers near Propriá

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How to reach Propriá

    All places near Propriá by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Propriá by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions636Praça de Santo Antônio (36 km)
    Forts & heritage1035Prefeitura de Penedo (36 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1831Ilha Do Major Cezário (5 km)
    Beaches & coast320Prainha (4 km)
    Churches414Igreja Bom Jesus Dos Pobres (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints212Orlinha de Propriá (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens010Apa da Marituba Do Peixe (58 km)
    Museums18Museu Do Paço Imperial (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Boacica River (34 km)
    Waterfalls12Cachoeira Poção de Pedras (29 km)
    Temples01Assembleia de Deus (63 km)

    Propriá: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Propriá?

    Orlinha de Propriá (viewpoint, about 1 km), Prainha (beach, about 4 km), Ilha Do Major Cezário (river spot, about 5 km), Ilha Formozinha (river spot, about 8 km), Boacica River (lake, about 34 km), Ilha de São Bráz (river spot, about 14 km).

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

    46 places on Spotwander: 6 other attractions, 10 forts & heritage, 18 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 beaches & coast, 4 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Propriá?

    Prefeitura de Penedo, about 36 km by road; Praça 12 de Abril (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Propriá?

    Ilha Do Major Cezário, about 5 km by road; Ilha Formozinha (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Propriá?

    Prainha, about 4 km by road; Prainha de Penedo (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Propriá?

    Start in Propriá, visit Prainha, then Boacica River, then Ilha Formozinha, then Ilha Do Major Cezário, then Orlinha de Propriá, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Propriá?

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

    Towns near Propriá

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