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The 14 Best Day Trips from Duque de Caxias

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 Duque de Caxias, Brazil, led by Rio de Janeiro, Juiz de Fora, Barra da Tijuca. The closest is Rio de Janeiro, about 30 min by car, and 7 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Duque de Caxias at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Rio de Janeiro19 km SE30 minHalf-day trip
Juiz de Fora114 km N1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Barra da Tijuca24 km S35 minHalf-day trip
Petrópolis34 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Volta Redonda86 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Magé31 km NE35 minHalf-day trip
Itaboraí47 km E55 minHalf-day trip
Cabo Frio132 km E2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Maricá53 km E1 hrHalf-day trip
Nova Friburgo98 km NE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Barra Mansa92 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Angra dos Reis106 km W1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Teresópolis53 km NE1 hrHalf-day trip
Rio das Ostras143 km E2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight

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

The best day trips from Duque de Caxias

  1. 1

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km south-east of Duque de Caxias1 hr round trip

    Known for Confeitaria Colombo.

    Also nearby: Niterói.

  2. 2

    Juiz de Fora, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km north of Duque de Caxias3 hr 30 min round trip
  3. 3

    Barra da Tijuca, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km south of Duque de Caxias1 hr 10 min round trip
  4. 4

    Petrópolis, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car34 km north-east of Duque de Caxias1 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Volta Redonda, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km west of Duque de Caxias2 hr 40 min round trip
  6. 6

    Magé, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km north-east of Duque de Caxias1 hr 10 min round trip
  7. 7

    Itaboraí, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km east of Duque de Caxias1 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Cabo Frio, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km east of Duque de Caxias4 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Maricá, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km east of Duque de Caxias2 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Nova Friburgo, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north-east of Duque de Caxias3 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Barra Mansa, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km west of Duque de Caxias2 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Angra dos Reis, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km west of Duque de Caxias3 hr 20 min round trip
  13. 13

    Teresópolis, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km north-east of Duque de Caxias2 hr round trip
  14. 14

    Rio das Ostras, Brazil

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km east of Duque de Caxias4 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Duque de Caxias to Rio de Janeiro

A realistic pace for Rio de Janeiro, 19 km from Duque de Caxias. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Duque de Caxias
  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 Duque de Caxias
  7. 15:30Home in Duque de Caxias

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Duque de Caxias?
The best day trips from Duque de Caxias are Rio de Janeiro, Juiz de Fora, Barra da Tijuca, Petrópolis, Volta Redonda. The closest is Rio de Janeiro, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Duque de Caxias?
Rio de Janeiro is the closest, 19 km south-east of Duque de Caxias, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Duque de Caxias?
7 places are within about an hour's drive of Duque de Caxias: Rio de Janeiro (30 min), Barra da Tijuca (35 min), Magé (35 min), Petrópolis (40 min), Itaboraí (55 min), Maricá (1 hr).
How far is too far for a day trip from Duque de Caxias?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Rio das Ostras at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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