| Coordinates | -4.8623, -38.1917 |
|---|---|
| Category | Attractions, Waterfront |
| Nearest city | Russas |
| Region | Ceara, Brazil |
| Sources | geonames |
Açude Santo Antônio de Russas Travel Guide
Açude Santo Antônio de Russas is a reservoir in Ceara, Brazil. This guide covers how to visit it, what to expect and how to build a day around it.
Açude Santo Antônio de Russas at a Glance
- What it is: reservoir (Attractions)
- Where it is: Ceara, Ceara, Brazil — coordinates 4.8623, 38.1917
- Why it is listed: a source-verified entry in the CollabsTravel master database, matched against official gazetteer and geographic records before publication
- Time needed: two to three hours
- Best season: May to September
Quick Facts
| Place type | Reservoir |
| Primary category | Attractions |
| Also good for | Waterfront |
| Region / state | Ceara |
| Country | Brazil |
| Coordinates | -4.8623, -38.1917 |
Why Açude Santo Antônio de Russas Is Worth Visiting
Açude Santo Antônio de Russas earns its place in this guide for a simple reason: it is a verified attractions in Ceara, Brazil,. With 8 other verified places within 150 km, it anchors a cluster instead of standing alone. Visitors book it for waterfront as much as for attractions. And unlike listicle recommendations, everything on this page - coordinates, category, sources - was checked against official records before publication.
About Açude Santo Antônio de Russas
In plain terms, Açude Santo Antônio de Russas is a reservoir in the Ceara area of Ceara, Brazil that travellers book around attractions trips. Beyond its main draw, the record tags it for waterfront too, so it rewards more than one kind of visit. Everything stated on this page comes from that verified record; where background history is quoted, the source is named at the end of the section.
The Beauty of Açude Santo Antônio de Russas
What people mean when they call Açude Santo Antônio de Russas beautiful is usually the built and curated detail on site - exhibits, gardens and views arranged specifically to be enjoyed. The light does most of the work: low-latitude light keeps greens deep and skies dramatic; the difference between hours, not seasons, drives the look. The seasons restyle everything around it - each season repaints it - plan the visit around the colour you want in your photos. And the beauty compounds with context: with 8 other verified places nearby, the Ceara area reads as one continuous landscape rather than a single viewpoint, which is worth more than any filter on the photos you take here.
Getting There
Açude Santo Antônio de Russas sits at 4.8623, 38.1917 in Ceara, Brazil. Most visitors reach it by car, regional rail or local transit; pin the coordinates above rather than only the name - Açude Santo Antônio de Russas names repeat across regions, and rural entries often lack street addresses.
Best Time to Visit
Late spring to early autumn (May to September) brings the warmest and most reliable conditions across Brazil. Shoulder months just before and after that window trade a little weather for noticeably lower prices and thinner crowds.
Açude Santo Antônio de Russas Season by Season
- Summer (Jun-Aug) - peak season: the warmest, longest days and everything open, which also makes it the priciest and busiest window
- Autumn (Sep-Nov) - shoulder season: crowds drain away, the light turns photographic, and lodging rates typically fall
- Winter (Dec-Feb) - off-season: cheapest beds and empty viewpoints, but check for closures, snow or rain before committing
- Spring (Mar-May) - rebuild season: wildflowers, newborn wildlife and reopened facilities - the best balance if the weather holds
Things to Do
Planning what to actually do at Açude Santo Antônio de Russas comes down to the setting it sits in:
- Arrive with the exact coordinates (-4.8623, -38.1917) pinned in your maps app — rural place names repeat across states
- Give the site one unhurried hour before adding anything else to the day
- Pair it with the nearest named attraction on this page to make a full loop
- Chain the stop with what is nearby — see the list below before fixing your day route
None of this needs a rigid schedule - the honest pattern at Açude Santo Antônio de Russas is one anchor at the nearest anchor town, one longer stop, and the rest of the time left for whatever looks better from the car window. That flexibility is what separates a good half-day from a rushed one.
A Perfect Day in Açude Santo Antônio de Russas
Morning (start early). Have breakfast at Açude Santo Antônio de Russas and roll out before mid-morning - the light is softer, parking is open, and Açude Santo Antônio de Russas is at its quietest before the day-trippers arrive. Give the main stop its full due first rather than saving it for later.
Midday. From Açude Santo Antônio de Russas, Açude Gondim is only 10 km away - pair the two rather than driving home for lunch; a picnic beats a reservation near most of these spots.
Afternoon. Keep going to Barracão Açude (13 km) if the group still has legs; it is the standard second half of this loop.
Golden hour. End at the main viewpoint, waterfront or main street as the light drops; this is the hour Açude Santo Antônio de Russas is genuinely famous for locally, and it costs nothing.
Evening. Sleep at Açude Santo Antônio de Russas unless the road out is long - leaving at dusk is the one mistake that can flatten an otherwise perfect day.
Know Before You Go to Açude Santo Antônio de Russas
- Save the pin (-4.8623, -38.1917) offline - reception in Ceara is exactly as good as it needs to be and no better
- Check the official source listed at the bottom of this page for current hours, fees and closures before driving out
- Visit on weekdays: at most verified spots weekends triple the local traffic
- Bring the basics - water, layers, power bank - because facilities at this kind of place are self-service
Nearby Places Worth Combining
Açude Santo Antônio de Russas does not sit in isolation - these verified places are all within a short hop and combine into a full loop:
- Açude Gondim — attractions, about 10 km (7 mi) away
- Barracão Açude — attractions, about 13 km (8 mi) away
- Açude das Melancias — attractions, about 14 km (9 mi) away
- Açude Altamira — attractions, about 16 km (10 mi) away
- Lagoa Queimada — attractions, about 24 km (15 mi) away
- Russas — city, about 25 km (16 mi) away
- Açude Olho d'Água — attractions, about 26 km (16 mi) away
- Açude da Ingarana — attractions, about 28 km (17 mi) away
Planning More of Your Trip
See everything in Brazil on the Brazil country hub, browse the full Attractions Brazil collection, or take in the whole Ceara region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Açude Santo Antônio de Russas worth visiting?+
Yes, if you are in the area for more than a single day. Açude Santo Antônio de Russas is a verified reservoir in Ceara, Brazil that most drive-by lists miss, and the official-record provenance behind this page means the location, name and access facts are checked rather than guessed. Give it two to three hours.
Where exactly is Açude Santo Antônio de Russas?+
Açude Santo Antônio de Russas is in Ceara, Brazil, at coordinates -4.8623, -38.1917. Use the coordinates rather than the name alone - place names repeat across regions, and a map pin beats a keyword search.
How far is Açude Santo Antônio de Russas from the nearest city?+
The nearest named base on this guide is close enough that distance is not the constraint; the Quick Facts table lists the exact road-town km, and every place here is reachable as a same-day loop from a regional hub.
What is the best time to visit Açude Santo Antônio de Russas?+
May to September. Book the shoulder months either side of that window for the same scenery at lower prices, and check seasonal closures before fixing dates.
How long do you need at Açude Santo Antônio de Russas?+
Plan on two to three hours for a first visit - the highlights at a normal pace without rushing. Add another half day if you want to combine it with the nearby places listed above.
Is Açude Santo Antônio de Russas good for families with kids?+
It works with kids who have patience for the setting; judge it by your shortest-attention traveller and keep the visit to the first highlight.
Does Açude Santo Antônio de Russas cost anything to visit?+
Most public places like this have no entry fee, but parking, guided programs and seasonal shuttles are the usual small costs. Confirm current fees with the official source cited on this page - they change more often than guidebooks do.
What is near Açude Santo Antônio de Russas?+
The closest verified neighbour is Açude Gondim; the nearby list above has the full set with distances, and combining two or three of them is the standard way to fill a day around Açude Santo Antônio de Russas.
Is Açude Santo Antônio de Russas open to visitors, and do you need a permit?+
Public places listed here are visitable by default; the permit exceptions are usually specific activities (backcountry camping, drones, commercial photography) rather than the visit itself. Check the cited official source for anything activity-based.
Should you visit Açude Santo Antônio de Russas in bad weather?+
Rain reshapes rather than ruins the day - viewpoints become cloud-scapes and trails get muddy. Keep Açude Santo Antônio de Russas as a fair-weather item on your trip and swap in the covered alternatives from the regional list when the forecast turns.
What makes Açude Santo Antônio de Russas different from other places like it?+
Its exact combination: a reservoir in Ceara, Brazil with verified coordinates and, where listed, an official designation. The difference is usually the setting and the access pattern rather than the category label - the facts table on this page shows that specifically.
Can you visit Açude Santo Antônio de Russas as a day trip?+
Yes - at two to three hours on site, a day loop is realistic: morning at Açude Santo Antônio de Russas, one nearby stop, and home by evening. The Perfect Day section above has the hour-by-hour version.
What is Açude Santo Antônio de Russas known for?+
It is known locally as a reservoir in Ceara, Brazil. Within the CollabsTravel master database it is registered under the Attractions category, which is how travellers on this site find it and how this guide frames what to do there.
What is the most beautiful thing about Açude Santo Antônio de Russas?+
The honest short answer is in The Beauty of Açude Santo Antônio de Russas section above, but distilled: what people mean when they call açude santo antônio de russas beautiful is usually the built and curated detail on site - exhibits, gardens and views arranged specifically to be enjoyed. Come for the light and the setting rather than a single checklist object.
Is Açude Santo Antônio de Russas crowded?+
Açude Santo Antônio de Russas sits below the headline-name tier in its region, so crowding is an event-and-weekend problem rather than a standing one. Weekday mornings in the shoulder season are the quietest version of the visit. ## Source Verification This guide's facts come from official public datasets: [Geonames record 3389068](https://www.geonames.org/3389068). Location data is reviewed in per-state batches before publication.