The 12 Best Day Trips from Betim
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 12 good day trips from Betim, Brazil, led by Belo Horizonte, Ribeirão das Neves, Sete Lagoas. The closest is Ribeirão das Neves, about 40 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 Betim at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belo Horizonte | 28 km E | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Ribeirão das Neves | 25 km NE | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Sete Lagoas | 56 km N | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Divinópolis | 75 km W | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Conselheiro Lafaiete | 88 km SE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Vespasiano | 42 km NE | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Sabará | 42 km E | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Barbacena | 147 km S | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Itabira | 109 km E | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Nova Serrana | 83 km W | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Itaúna | 41 km W | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Pará de Minas | 44 km W | 50 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Betim
- 1
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car28 km east of Betim1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Jardim Zoológico.
Also nearby: Contagem, Ibirité, Nova Lima.
- 2
Ribeirão das Neves, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car25 km north-east of Betim1 hr 20 min round trip - 3
Sete Lagoas, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car56 km north of Betim2 hr 10 min round trip - 4
Divinópolis, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car75 km west of Betim2 hr 50 min round trip - 5
Conselheiro Lafaiete, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car88 km south-east of Betim2 hr 50 min round trip - 6
Vespasiano, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car42 km north-east of Betim1 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Sabará, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car42 km east of Betim1 hr 40 min round trip - 8
Barbacena, Brazil
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km south of Betim4 hr 40 min round trip - 9
Itabira, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car109 km east of Betim3 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Nova Serrana, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car83 km west of Betim2 hr 40 min round trip - 11
Itaúna, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car41 km west of Betim1 hr 30 min round trip - 12
Pará de Minas, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car44 km west of Betim1 hr 40 min round trip
A sample day trip: Betim to Belo Horizonte
A realistic pace for Belo Horizonte, 28 km from Betim. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Betim
- 09:10Arrive in Belo Horizonte (40 min drive)
- 09:25Jardim Zoológico
- 11:25Lunch
- 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Belo Horizonte
- 15:10Head back to Betim
- 15:50Home in Betim
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Betim?
- The best day trips from Betim are Belo Horizonte, Ribeirão das Neves, Sete Lagoas, Divinópolis, Conselheiro Lafaiete. The closest is Ribeirão das Neves, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Betim?
- Ribeirão das Neves is the closest, 25 km north-east of Betim, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Betim?
- 6 places are within about an hour's drive of Betim: Ribeirão das Neves (40 min), Belo Horizonte (40 min), Itaúna (45 min), Vespasiano (50 min), Sabará (50 min), Pará de Minas (50 min).
- What is the biggest city near Betim for a day out?
- Belo Horizonte is the largest city in day-trip range, 28 km east of Betim and about 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Betim?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Barbacena at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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