The 14 Best Day Trips from Arapiraca

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

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There are 14 good day trips from Arapiraca, Brazil, led by Maceió, Aracaju, Nossa Senhora do Socorro. The closest is Penedo, about 1 hr 10 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Arapiraca

  1. 1

    Maceió, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km east of Arapiraca

    Known for Farol de Ponta Verde.

  2. 2

    Aracaju, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south of Arapiraca
  3. 3

    Nossa Senhora do Socorro, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south of Arapiraca
  4. 4

    Garanhuns, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north of Arapiraca
  5. 5

    União dos Palmares, Brazil

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

    Marechal Deodoro, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km east of Arapiraca
  7. 7

    São Miguel dos Campos, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km east of Arapiraca
  8. 8

    Penedo, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km south of Arapiraca
  9. 9

    Coruripe, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south-east of Arapiraca
  10. 10

    Buíque, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north-west of Arapiraca
  11. 11

    São Bento do Una, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km north of Arapiraca
  12. 12

    Santana do Ipanema, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km north-west of Arapiraca
  13. 13

    Bom Conselho, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km north of Arapiraca
  14. 14

    Águas Belas, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km north-west of Arapiraca

A sample day: Arapiraca to Maceió

  1. 07:30Leave Arapiraca
  2. 09:05Arrive in Maceió (1 hr 35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Farol de Ponta Verde
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Maceió
  6. 15:05Head back to Arapiraca
  7. 16:40Home in Arapiraca

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Arapiraca?
The best day trips from Arapiraca are Maceió, Aracaju, Nossa Senhora do Socorro, Garanhuns, União dos Palmares. The closest is Penedo, about 1 hr 10 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Arapiraca?
Penedo is the closest, 60 km south of Arapiraca, roughly 1 hr 10 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Arapiraca for a day out?
Maceió is the largest city in day-trip range, 102 km east of Arapiraca and about 1 hr 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Arapiraca?
For a weekend away from Arapiraca, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: São Bento do Una (139 km, 2 hr 10 min), Buíque (137 km, 2 hr 10 min), Aracaju (136 km, 2 hr 10 min), Nossa Senhora do Socorro (133 km, 2 hr 5 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Arapiraca?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is São Bento do Una at 139 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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