Russas, CearáIgreja Matriz Nossa Senhora Do Rosário Dos BrancosParque Nacional da Furna FeiaPraia de Canoa QuebradaEguas RuçasAçude AltamiraRio Palhano
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Russas

Russas is a town in Ceará district, Ceará, Brazil of about 39,465 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit: 42 churches, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 39 parks. The must-see places are Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora Do Rosário Dos Brancos, Parque Nacional da Furna Feia and Praia de Canoa Quebrada.

4.9403° S, 37.9758° WPop. 39,465

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Within 30 km103 places
Within 50 km136
Must-see6
Notable84
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora Do Rosário Dos Brancos, church near Russas
Must-see

Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora Do Rosário Dos Brancos

Church · 60 km

Parque Nacional da Furna Feia, nature spot near Russas
Must-see

Parque Nacional da Furna Feia

Nature spot · 66 km · Rio Grande do Norte

Praia de Canoa Quebrada, beach near Russas
Must-see

Praia de Canoa Quebrada

Beach · 69 km

Places near Russas by type

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One day from Russas

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:41 pm

167 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 Russas
  2. Furna Dos Negrosheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Forte Real de São Francisco Xavier da Ribeira Do Jaguaribeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Rio Palhanoriver spot · 1 hrs
  5. Lagoa de Santo Antôniolake · 45 min
  6. Açude Altamiralake · 45 min
  7. Back in Russas
Today’s loopRussasStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Russas?

Eguas Ruças (heritage site, about 1 km), Açude Altamira (lake, about 12 km), Rio Palhano (river spot, about 24 km), Assembleia De Deus (attraction, about 1 km), Igreja de São Sebastião (church, about 1 km), São Sebastião (church, about 1 km).

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

136 places on Spotwander: 42 churches, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 39 parks, 26 other attractions, 3 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest church to Russas?

Igreja de São Sebastião, about 1 km by road; São Sebastião (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Russas?

Predeira Lago da Pedra, about 1 km by road; Rio Sucurujuba (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Russas?

Start in Russas, visit Furna Dos Negros, then Forte Real de São Francisco Xavier da Ribeira Do Jaguaribe, then Rio Palhano, then Lagoa de Santo Antônio, then Açude Altamira, and drive back — about 167 km by road in all.