Places to visit near

Rio Formoso

Rio Formoso is a town in Pernambuco district, Pernambuco, Brazil of about 15,518 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit: 7 forts & heritage, 26 beaches & coast and 3 churches. The must-see places are Praia Dos Carneiros, Forte de Santo Inácio de Loyola and Capela de São José de Botas.

8.6688° S, 35.1628° WPop. 15,518

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Within 30 km40 places
Within 50 km60
Must-see15
Notable226
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Rio Formoso

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:18 pm

72 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Rio Formoso
  2. Área de Proteção Ambiental de Guadalupenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Forte de Santo Inácio de Loyolaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Praia Dos Carneirosbeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Ilha de Santo Aleixoriver spot · 1 hrs
  6. Ponta Do Serrambibeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Rio Formoso
Today’s loopRio FormosoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Rio Formoso?

Praia Dos Carneiros (beach, about 11 km), Forte de Santo Inácio de Loyola (heritage site, about 15 km), Capela de São José de Botas (church, about 15 km), Ilha de Santo Aleixo (river spot, about 21 km), Ponta Do Serrambi (beach, about 26 km), Área de Proteção Ambiental de Guadalupe (nature spot, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rio Formoso?

60 places on Spotwander: 7 forts & heritage, 26 beaches & coast, 3 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest fort to Rio Formoso?

Santo Amaro, about 10 km by road; Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Rio Formoso?

Praia Dos Carneiros, about 11 km by road; Pousada Praia Dos Carneiros (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Rio Formoso?

Start in Rio Formoso, visit Área de Proteção Ambiental de Guadalupe, then Forte de Santo Inácio de Loyola, then Praia Dos Carneiros, then Ilha de Santo Aleixo, then Ponta Do Serrambi, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.