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The 14 Best Day Trips from Itabira

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 Itabira, Brazil, led by Belo Horizonte, Contagem, Betim. The closest is Coronel Fabriciano, about 1 hr 15 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Itabira at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Belo Horizonte82 km SW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Contagem93 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Betim109 km W1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Ribeirão das Neves91 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Sete Lagoas108 km W1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Ipatinga74 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Ibirité98 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Conselheiro Lafaiete130 km SW2 hrFull-day trip
Vespasiano73 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Sabará68 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Coronel Fabriciano64 km E1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Itaúna150 km W2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Pará de Minas147 km W2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Manhuaçu144 km SE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight

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

The best day trips from Itabira

  1. 1

    Belo Horizonte, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km south-west of Itabira2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Jardim Zoológico.

    Also nearby: Nova Lima.

  2. 2

    Contagem, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km west of Itabira2 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Betim, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km west of Itabira3 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Ribeirão das Neves, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km west of Itabira2 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Sete Lagoas, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km west of Itabira3 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Ipatinga, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km east of Itabira2 hr 50 min round trip
  7. 7

    Ibirité, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km south-west of Itabira3 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Conselheiro Lafaiete, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km south-west of Itabira4 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Vespasiano, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km west of Itabira2 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Sabará, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km south-west of Itabira2 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Coronel Fabriciano, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km east of Itabira2 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Itaúna, Brazil

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km west of Itabira4 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Pará de Minas, Brazil

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km west of Itabira4 hr 40 min round trip
  14. 14

    Manhuaçu, Brazil

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south-east of Itabira4 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Itabira to Belo Horizonte

A realistic pace for Belo Horizonte, 82 km from Itabira. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Itabira
  2. 09:45Arrive in Belo Horizonte (1 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00Jardim Zoológico
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Belo Horizonte
  6. 15:45Head back to Itabira
  7. 17:00Home in Itabira

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Itabira?
The best day trips from Itabira are Belo Horizonte, Contagem, Betim, Ribeirão das Neves, Sete Lagoas. The closest is Coronel Fabriciano, about 1 hr 15 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Itabira?
Coronel Fabriciano is the closest, 64 km east of Itabira, roughly 1 hr 15 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Itabira for a day out?
Belo Horizonte is the largest city in day-trip range, 82 km south-west of Itabira and about 1 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Itabira?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Itaúna 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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