Bahia district, Bahia, Brazil

Places to visit near Uruçuca

Uruçuca is a town in Bahia district, Bahia, Brazil, home to about 24,409 people. Within 50 km by road there are 163 places to visit — 57 churches, 27 beaches & coast, 36 parks and 11 waterfalls. The must-see place is Parque Estadual da Serra Do Conduru (29 km).

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Uruçuca, Bahia
Uruçuca, Bahia district, Bahia, Brazil. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Uruçuca at a glance

Location
Bahia district, Bahia, Brazil
Population
about 24,409
Coordinates
14.5931° S, 39.2844° W
Places within 50 km
163 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Uruçuca

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Uruçuca: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Uruçuca

58 churches within 100 km of Uruçuca. The closest is ADMadureiraUruçuca (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Uruçuca

42 beaches & coast within 100 km of Uruçuca. The closest is Mamoan, Ilhéus (27 km); the best-known is Praia de Barramares (30 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Uruçuca

36 parks within 100 km of Uruçuca. The closest is Praça da Bandeira (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Uruçuca

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Uruçuca. The closest is Cachoeira Do Tijuipe (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Uruçuca

9 museums within 100 km of Uruçuca. The closest is Memorial Adonias Filho (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Uruçuca

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Uruçuca. The closest is Mirante da Lagoa Encantada (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Uruçuca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 99 km on the road.

  1. Start in Uruçuca
  2. 1 km Cachoeira Do Tijuipe · waterfall, Bahia
  3. 16 km Memorial Adonias Filho · monument, Bahia
  4. 32 km Lagoa Itaié · lake, Bahia
  5. 3 km Cachoeiras da Lagoa Encantada · waterfall, Bahia
  6. 18 km Parque Estadual da Serra Do Conduru · nature spot, Bahia
  7. 29 km Back to Uruçuca

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How to reach Uruçuca

    All places near Uruçuca by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Uruçuca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5758ADMadureiraUruçuca (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2742Mamoan, Ilhéus (27 km)
    Parks3636Praça da Bandeira (1 km)
    Waterfalls1116Cachoeira Do Tijuipe (1 km)
    Museums89Memorial Adonias Filho (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints69Mirante da Lagoa Encantada (22 km)
    Other attractions89Dengo Origem (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Lagoa Encantada e Rio Almada Environmental Protection Area (20 km)
    Forts & heritage56Gesso Fort (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Area de Lazer de Itajuípe (17 km)

    Uruçuca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Uruçuca?

    Cachoeira Do Tijuipe (waterfall, about 1 km), Parque Estadual da Serra Do Conduru (nature spot, about 29 km), Memorial Adonias Filho (monument, about 17 km), Lagoa Itaié (lake, about 19 km), Cachoeiras da Lagoa Encantada (waterfall, about 20 km), Caldeiras Do Almada (waterfall, about 21 km).

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

    163 places on Spotwander: 57 churches, 27 beaches & coast, 36 parks, 11 waterfalls, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Uruçuca?

    ADMadureiraUruçuca, about 1 km by road; 1° Igreja Batista de Uruçuca (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Uruçuca?

    Mamoan, Ilhéus, about 27 km by road; Ilheus Beach (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Uruçuca?

    Praça da Bandeira, about 1 km by road; Praça Délcio Santos (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Uruçuca?

    Start in Uruçuca, visit Cachoeira Do Tijuipe, then Memorial Adonias Filho, then Lagoa Itaié, then Cachoeiras da Lagoa Encantada, then Parque Estadual da Serra Do Conduru, and drive back — about 99 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Uruçuca?

    October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Uruçuca

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