The 10 Best Day Trips from Barbacena
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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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.
Built from 10 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Barbacena
- 1
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north of BarbacenaKnown for Jardim Zoológico.
- 2
Juiz de Fora, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car74 km south-east of Barbacena - 3
Volta Redonda, Brazil
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south of Barbacena - 4
Conselheiro Lafaiete, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car63 km north of Barbacena - 5
Lavras, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car127 km west of Barbacena - 6
Muriaé, Brazil
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km east of Barbacena - 7
Ubá, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car87 km east of Barbacena - 8
Barra do Piraí, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car138 km south of Barbacena - 9
São João del Rei, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car52 km west of Barbacena - 10
Três Rios, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car115 km south-east of Barbacena
A sample day: Barbacena to Belo Horizonte
- 07:30Leave Barbacena
- 09:45Arrive in Belo Horizonte (2 hr 15 min drive)
- 10:00Jardim Zoológico
- 12:00Lunch
- 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Belo Horizonte
- 15:45Head back to Barbacena
- 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.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Barbacena?
- For a weekend away from Barbacena, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Volta Redonda (148 km, 2 hr 20 min), Muriaé (146 km, 2 hr 15 min), Belo Horizonte (146 km, 2 hr 15 min), Barra do Piraí (138 km, 2 hr 10 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- 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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