The 13 Best Day Trips from Anápolis

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 13 good day trips from Anápolis, Brazil, led by Brasília, Goiânia, Aparecida de Goiânia. The closest is Senador Canedo, about 50 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Anápolis

  1. 1

    Brasília, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km north-east of Anápolis

    Known for Parque da Cidade Dona Sarah Kubitschek.

  2. 2

    Goiânia, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km south-west of Anápolis

    Known for Parque Mutirama.

  3. 3

    Aparecida de Goiânia, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km south-west of Anápolis
  4. 4

    Ceilândia, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north-east of Anápolis
  5. 5

    Águas Lindas de Goiás, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km north-east of Anápolis
  6. 6

    Luziânia, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km east of Anápolis
  7. 7

    Samambaia, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km north-east of Anápolis
  8. 8

    Valparaíso de Goiás, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km east of Anápolis
  9. 9

    Senador Canedo, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km south of Anápolis
  10. 10

    Gama, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km east of Anápolis
  11. 11

    Recanto das Emas, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km north-east of Anápolis
  12. 12

    Novo Gama, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km east of Anápolis
  13. 13

    Riacho Fundo II, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km north-east of Anápolis

A sample day: Anápolis to Brasília

  1. 07:30Leave Anápolis
  2. 09:25Arrive in Brasília (1 hr 55 min drive)
  3. 09:40Parque da Cidade Dona Sarah Kubitschek
  4. 11:40Lunch
  5. 12:55Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Brasília
  6. 15:25Head back to Anápolis
  7. 17:20Home in Anápolis

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Anápolis?
The best day trips from Anápolis are Brasília, Goiânia, Aparecida de Goiânia, Ceilândia, Águas Lindas de Goiás. The closest is Senador Canedo, about 50 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Anápolis?
Senador Canedo is the closest, 45 km south of Anápolis, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Anápolis?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Anápolis: Senador Canedo (50 min), Goiânia (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Anápolis for a day out?
Brasília is the largest city in day-trip range, 125 km north-east of Anápolis and about 1 hr 55 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Anápolis?
For a weekend away from Anápolis, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Brasília (125 km, 1 hr 55 min), Riacho Fundo II (108 km, 1 hr 40 min), Valparaíso de Goiás (108 km, 1 hr 40 min), Luziânia (107 km, 1 hr 40 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Anápolis?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Brasília at 125 km, around 1 hr 55 min by car.

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