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The 10 Best Day Trips from Barbacena

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

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There are 10 good day trips from Barbacena, Brazil, led by Belo Horizonte, Juiz de Fora, Volta Redonda. The closest is São João del Rei, about 1 hr by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Barbacena at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Belo Horizonte146 km N2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Juiz de Fora74 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Volta Redonda148 km S2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Conselheiro Lafaiete63 km N1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Lavras127 km W2 hrFull-day trip
Muriaé146 km E2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Ubá87 km E1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Barra do Piraí138 km S2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
São João del Rei52 km W1 hrHalf-day trip
Três Rios115 km SE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Barbacena

  1. 1

    Belo Horizonte, Brazil

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north of Barbacena4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Jardim Zoológico.

    Also nearby: Contagem, Betim, Ibirité, Sabará, Nova Lima.

  2. 2

    Juiz de Fora, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km south-east of Barbacena2 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Volta Redonda, Brazil

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south of Barbacena4 hr 40 min round trip
  4. 4

    Conselheiro Lafaiete, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km north of Barbacena2 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Lavras, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km west of Barbacena4 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Muriaé, Brazil

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km east of Barbacena4 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Ubá, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km east of Barbacena2 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Barra do Piraí, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km south of Barbacena4 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    São João del Rei, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km west of Barbacena2 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Três Rios, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km south-east of Barbacena3 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Barbacena to Belo Horizonte

A realistic pace for Belo Horizonte, 146 km from Barbacena. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Barbacena
  2. 09:45Arrive in Belo Horizonte (2 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00Jardim Zoológico
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Belo Horizonte
  6. 15:45Head back to Barbacena
  7. 18:00Home in Barbacena

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Barbacena?
The best day trips from Barbacena are Belo Horizonte, Juiz de Fora, Volta Redonda, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Lavras. The closest is São João del Rei, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Barbacena?
São João del Rei is the closest, 52 km west of Barbacena, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Barbacena?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Barbacena: São João del Rei (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Barbacena for a day out?
Belo Horizonte is the largest city in day-trip range, 146 km north of Barbacena and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Barbacena?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Volta Redonda at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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