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The 14 Best Day Trips from Barra da Tijuca

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 Barra da Tijuca, Brazil, led by Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu. The closest is Rio de Janeiro, 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 Barra da Tijuca at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Rio de Janeiro21 km NE30 minHalf-day trip
Duque de Caxias24 km N35 minHalf-day trip
Nova Iguaçu28 km N40 minHalf-day trip
Juiz de Fora137 km N2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Belford Roxo26 km N40 minHalf-day trip
São João de Meriti22 km N35 minHalf-day trip
Petrópolis58 km N1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Volta Redonda92 km NW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Magé51 km NE1 hrHalf-day trip
Itaboraí59 km NE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Cabo Frio138 km E2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Maricá57 km E1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Nova Friburgo117 km NE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Barra Mansa97 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Barra da Tijuca

  1. 1

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km north-east of Barra da Tijuca1 hr round trip

    Known for Confeitaria Colombo.

    Also nearby: Niterói.

  2. 2

    Duque de Caxias, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km north of Barra da Tijuca1 hr 10 min round trip
  3. 3

    Nova Iguaçu, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km north of Barra da Tijuca1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for GRES Beija-Flor de Nilópolis.

  4. 4

    Juiz de Fora, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north of Barra da Tijuca4 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Belford Roxo, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km north of Barra da Tijuca1 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    São João de Meriti, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km north of Barra da Tijuca1 hr 10 min round trip
  7. 7

    Petrópolis, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km north of Barra da Tijuca2 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Volta Redonda, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km north-west of Barra da Tijuca2 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Magé, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km north-east of Barra da Tijuca2 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Itaboraí, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km north-east of Barra da Tijuca2 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Cabo Frio, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km east of Barra da Tijuca4 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Maricá, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km east of Barra da Tijuca2 hr 10 min round trip
  13. 13

    Nova Friburgo, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north-east of Barra da Tijuca3 hr 40 min round trip
  14. 14

    Barra Mansa, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km north-west of Barra da Tijuca3 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Barra da Tijuca to Rio de Janeiro

A realistic pace for Rio de Janeiro, 21 km from Barra da Tijuca. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Barra da Tijuca
  2. 09:00Arrive in Rio de Janeiro (30 min drive)
  3. 09:15Confeitaria Colombo
  4. 11:15Lunch
  5. 12:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Rio de Janeiro
  6. 15:00Head back to Barra da Tijuca
  7. 15:30Home in Barra da Tijuca

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Barra da Tijuca?
The best day trips from Barra da Tijuca are Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu, Juiz de Fora, Belford Roxo. The closest is Rio de Janeiro, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Barra da Tijuca?
Rio de Janeiro is the closest, 21 km north-east of Barra da Tijuca, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Barra da Tijuca?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of Barra da Tijuca: Rio de Janeiro (30 min), São João de Meriti (35 min), Duque de Caxias (35 min), Belford Roxo (40 min), Nova Iguaçu (40 min), Magé (1 hr).
How far is too far for a day trip from Barra da Tijuca?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Cabo Frio at 138 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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