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The 13 Best Day Trips from Caraguatatuba

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

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There are 13 good day trips from Caraguatatuba, Brazil, led by São Paulo, Guarulhos, Osasco. The closest is Taubaté, about 1 hr 20 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Caraguatatuba at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
São Paulo125 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Guarulhos116 km W1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Osasco141 km W2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
São José dos Campos69 km NW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Santos101 km W1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Mauá107 km W1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Carapicuíba145 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Itaquaquecetuba96 km W1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Mogi das Cruzes80 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Taubaté68 km N1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Suzano92 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Barueri150 km W2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Jardim Angela138 km W2 hr 10 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Caraguatatuba

  1. 1

    São Paulo, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km west of Caraguatatuba3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for Santos FC Business Center.

    Also nearby: São Bernardo do Campo, Diadema.

  2. 2

    Guarulhos, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km west of Caraguatatuba3 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Parque de Diversões Marisa.

  3. 3

    Osasco, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km west of Caraguatatuba4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Beco do Batman.

  4. 4

    São José dos Campos, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km north-west of Caraguatatuba2 hr 40 min round trip
  5. 5

    Santos, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km west of Caraguatatuba3 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Mauá, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km west of Caraguatatuba3 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Carapicuíba, Brazil

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km west of Caraguatatuba4 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Itaquaquecetuba, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km west of Caraguatatuba3 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km west of Caraguatatuba2 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Taubaté, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km north of Caraguatatuba2 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Suzano, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km west of Caraguatatuba2 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Barueri, Brazil

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km west of Caraguatatuba4 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Jardim Angela, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km west of Caraguatatuba4 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Caraguatatuba to São Paulo

A realistic pace for São Paulo, 125 km from Caraguatatuba. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Caraguatatuba
  2. 09:25Arrive in São Paulo (1 hr 55 min drive)
  3. 09:40Santos FC Business Center
  4. 11:40Lunch
  5. 12:55Explore the old town, markets and cafes of São Paulo
  6. 15:25Head back to Caraguatatuba
  7. 17:20Home in Caraguatatuba

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Caraguatatuba?
The best day trips from Caraguatatuba are São Paulo, Guarulhos, Osasco, São José dos Campos, Santos. The closest is Taubaté, about 1 hr 20 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Caraguatatuba?
Taubaté is the closest, 68 km north of Caraguatatuba, roughly 1 hr 20 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Caraguatatuba for a day out?
São Paulo is the largest city in day-trip range, 125 km west of Caraguatatuba and about 1 hr 55 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Caraguatatuba?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Barueri at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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