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The 13 Best Day Trips from Garanhuns

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 Garanhuns, Brazil, led by Maceió, Caruaru, Arapiraca. The closest is União dos Palmares, about 1 hr 10 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Garanhuns at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Maceió121 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Caruaru88 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Arapiraca98 km S1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Santa Cruz do Capibaribe108 km N1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Rio Largo97 km SE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Gravatá128 km NE2 hrFull-day trip
Belo Jardim61 km N1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Arcoverde80 km NW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
União dos Palmares60 km SE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Bezerros106 km NE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Surubim143 km NE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Pesqueira62 km N1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Coruripe143 km S2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight

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

The best day trips from Garanhuns

  1. 1

    Maceió, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south-east of Garanhuns3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for Farol de Ponta Verde.

    Also nearby: Marechal Deodoro, São Miguel dos Campos.

  2. 2

    Caruaru, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km north-east of Garanhuns2 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Arapiraca, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km south of Garanhuns3 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Santa Cruz do Capibaribe, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km north of Garanhuns3 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Rio Largo, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-east of Garanhuns3 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Gravatá, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km north-east of Garanhuns4 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Belo Jardim, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km north of Garanhuns2 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Arcoverde, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km north-west of Garanhuns2 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    União dos Palmares, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km south-east of Garanhuns2 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Bezerros, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km north-east of Garanhuns3 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Surubim, Brazil

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-east of Garanhuns4 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Pesqueira, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km north of Garanhuns2 hr 20 min round trip
  13. 13

    Coruripe, Brazil

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km south of Garanhuns4 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Garanhuns to Maceió

A realistic pace for Maceió, 121 km from Garanhuns. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Garanhuns
  2. 09:25Arrive in Maceió (1 hr 55 min drive)
  3. 09:40Farol de Ponta Verde
  4. 11:40Lunch
  5. 12:55Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Maceió
  6. 15:25Head back to Garanhuns
  7. 17:20Home in Garanhuns

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Garanhuns?
The best day trips from Garanhuns are Maceió, Caruaru, Arapiraca, Santa Cruz do Capibaribe, Rio Largo. The closest is União dos Palmares, about 1 hr 10 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Garanhuns?
União dos Palmares is the closest, 60 km south-east of Garanhuns, roughly 1 hr 10 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Garanhuns for a day out?
Maceió is the largest city in day-trip range, 121 km south-east of Garanhuns 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 Garanhuns?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Coruripe 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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