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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

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Belo Horizonte28 km E40 minHalf-day trip
Ribeirão das Neves25 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Sete Lagoas56 km N1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Divinópolis75 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Conselheiro Lafaiete88 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Vespasiano42 km NE50 minHalf-day trip
Sabará42 km E50 minHalf-day trip
Barbacena147 km S2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Itabira109 km E1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Nova Serrana83 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Itaúna41 km W45 minHalf-day trip
Pará de Minas44 km W50 minHalf-day trip

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The best day trips from Betim

  1. 1

    Belo Horizonte, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km east of Betim1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Jardim Zoológico.

    Also nearby: Contagem, Ibirité, Nova Lima.

  2. 2

    Ribeirão das Neves, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km north-east of Betim1 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Sete Lagoas, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km north of Betim2 hr 10 min round trip
  4. 4

    Divinópolis, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km west of Betim2 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Conselheiro Lafaiete, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km south-east of Betim2 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Vespasiano, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km north-east of Betim1 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Sabará, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km east of Betim1 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Barbacena, Brazil

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km south of Betim4 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Itabira, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km east of Betim3 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Nova Serrana, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km west of Betim2 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Itaúna, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km west of Betim1 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Pará de Minas, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 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.

  1. 08:30Leave Betim
  2. 09:10Arrive in Belo Horizonte (40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Jardim Zoológico
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Belo Horizonte
  6. 15:10Head back to Betim
  7. 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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