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The 14 Best Day Trips from Araucária

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 14 good day trips from Araucária, Brazil, led by Curitiba, Joinville, São José dos Pinhais. The closest is Campo Largo, about 30 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Araucária at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Curitiba23 km NE35 minHalf-day trip
Joinville97 km SE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
São José dos Pinhais21 km E30 minHalf-day trip
Ponta Grossa94 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Colombo38 km NE45 minHalf-day trip
Jaraguá do Sul105 km S1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Paranaguá89 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Campo Largo19 km NW30 minHalf-day trip
Almirante Tamandaré31 km N35 minHalf-day trip
Piraquara38 km NE45 minHalf-day trip
São Bento do Sul73 km S1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Castro108 km NW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Indaial146 km S2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Irati125 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Araucária

  1. 1

    Curitiba, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km north-east of Araucária1 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Armazém Santa Ana.

    Also nearby: Pinhais.

  2. 2

    Joinville, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-east of Araucária3 hr round trip
  3. 3

    São José dos Pinhais, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km east of Araucária1 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Ponta Grossa, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km north-west of Araucária3 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Colombo, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km north-east of Araucária1 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km south of Araucária3 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Paranaguá, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km east of Araucária2 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Campo Largo, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km north-west of Araucária1 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Almirante Tamandaré, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km north of Araucária1 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Piraquara, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km north-east of Araucária1 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    São Bento do Sul, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km south of Araucária2 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Castro, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km north-west of Araucária3 hr 20 min round trip
  13. 13

    Indaial, Brazil

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south of Araucária4 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Irati, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km west of Araucária3 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Araucária to Curitiba

A realistic pace for Curitiba, 23 km from Araucária. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Araucária
  2. 09:05Arrive in Curitiba (35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Armazém Santa Ana
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Curitiba
  6. 15:05Head back to Araucária
  7. 15:40Home in Araucária

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Araucária?
The best day trips from Araucária are Curitiba, Joinville, São José dos Pinhais, Ponta Grossa, Colombo. The closest is Campo Largo, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Araucária?
Campo Largo is the closest, 19 km north-west of Araucária, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Araucária?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of Araucária: Campo Largo (30 min), São José dos Pinhais (30 min), Curitiba (35 min), Almirante Tamandaré (35 min), Colombo (45 min), Piraquara (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Araucária for a day out?
Curitiba is the largest city in day-trip range, 23 km north-east of Araucária and about 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Araucária?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Indaial at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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