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The 15 Best Day Trips from Copacabana

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

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There are 15 good day trips from Copacabana, Brazil, led by Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu, Juiz de Fora. The closest is Barra da Tijuca, about 30 min by car, and 9 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Copacabana at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Duque de Caxias24 km NW35 minHalf-day trip
Nova Iguaçu36 km NW40 minHalf-day trip
Juiz de Fora135 km N2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Belford Roxo32 km NW35 minHalf-day trip
São João de Meriti27 km NW40 minHalf-day trip
Barra da Tijuca19 km W30 minHalf-day trip
Petrópolis52 km N1 hrHalf-day trip
Volta Redonda106 km NW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Magé38 km NE45 minHalf-day trip
Itaboraí42 km NE50 minHalf-day trip
Cabo Frio119 km E1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Maricá38 km E45 minHalf-day trip
Nova Friburgo102 km NE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Barra Mansa112 km NW1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Angra dos Reis116 km W1 hr 50 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Copacabana

  1. 1

    Duque de Caxias, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km north-west of Copacabana1 hr 10 min round trip
  2. 2

    Nova Iguaçu, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km north-west of Copacabana1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for GRES Beija-Flor de Nilópolis.

  3. 3

    Juiz de Fora, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km north of Copacabana4 hr 10 min round trip
  4. 4

    Belford Roxo, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km north-west of Copacabana1 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    São João de Meriti, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km north-west of Copacabana1 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Barra da Tijuca, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km west of Copacabana1 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Petrópolis, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km north of Copacabana2 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Volta Redonda, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km north-west of Copacabana3 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Magé, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km north-east of Copacabana1 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Itaboraí, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km north-east of Copacabana1 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Cabo Frio, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km east of Copacabana3 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Maricá, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km east of Copacabana1 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Nova Friburgo, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north-east of Copacabana3 hr 10 min round trip
  14. 14

    Barra Mansa, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north-west of Copacabana3 hr 30 min round trip
  15. 15

    Angra dos Reis, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km west of Copacabana3 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Copacabana to Duque de Caxias

A realistic pace for Duque de Caxias, 24 km from Copacabana. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Copacabana
  2. 09:05Arrive in Duque de Caxias (35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Walk the centre of Duque de Caxias
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Duque de Caxias
  6. 15:05Head back to Copacabana
  7. 15:40Home in Copacabana

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Copacabana?
The best day trips from Copacabana are Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu, Juiz de Fora, Belford Roxo, São João de Meriti. The closest is Barra da Tijuca, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Copacabana?
Barra da Tijuca is the closest, 19 km west of Copacabana, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Copacabana?
9 places are within about an hour's drive of Copacabana: Barra da Tijuca (30 min), Duque de Caxias (35 min), São João de Meriti (40 min), Belford Roxo (35 min), Nova Iguaçu (40 min), Magé (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Copacabana for a day out?
Duque de Caxias is the largest city in day-trip range, 24 km north-west of Copacabana and about 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Copacabana?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Juiz de Fora at 135 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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