The 14 Best Day Trips from Itaguaí
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 14 good day trips from Itaguaí, Brazil, led by Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu. The closest is Nova Iguaçu, about 40 min by car, and 7 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Itaguaí
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car61 km east of ItaguaíWhat travelers see in Rio de Janeiro
- Christ the Redeemer - Visit one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
- Sugarloaf Mountain - Take a cable car ride to Sugarloaf Mountain for stunning views of the city and coastline, especially at sunset.
- Museu do Amanhã - This unique science museum offers interactive exhibits that explore sustainability and the future of our planet.
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Duque de Caxias, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car48 km east of Itaguaí - 3
Nova Iguaçu, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car35 km east of ItaguaíKnown for GRES Beija-Flor de Nilópolis.
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Juiz de Fora, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car129 km north of Itaguaí - 5
Belford Roxo, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car40 km east of Itaguaí - 6
São João de Meriti, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car42 km east of Itaguaí - 7
Barra da Tijuca, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car45 km east of Itaguaí - 8
Petrópolis, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car72 km north-east of Itaguaí - 9
Volta Redonda, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car50 km north-west of Itaguaí - 10
Magé, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car79 km east of Itaguaí - 11
Itaboraí, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car95 km east of Itaguaí - 12
Maricá, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car98 km east of Itaguaí - 13
Nova Friburgo, Brazil
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-east of Itaguaí - 14
Barra Mansa, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car53 km north-west of Itaguaí
A sample day: Itaguaí to Rio de Janeiro
- 08:30Leave Itaguaí
- 09:40Arrive in Rio de Janeiro (1 hr 10 min drive)
- 09:55Christ the Redeemer
- 11:55Lunch
- 13:10Sugarloaf Mountain
- 14:55Museu do Amanhã
- 16:25Head back to Itaguaí
- 17:35Home in Itaguaí
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Itaguaí?
- The best day trips from Itaguaí are Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu, Juiz de Fora, Belford Roxo. The closest is Nova Iguaçu, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Itaguaí?
- Nova Iguaçu is the closest, 35 km east of Itaguaí, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Itaguaí?
- 7 places are within about an hour's drive of Itaguaí: Nova Iguaçu (40 min), Belford Roxo (45 min), São João de Meriti (50 min), Barra da Tijuca (50 min), Duque de Caxias (55 min), Volta Redonda (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Itaguaí for a day out?
- Rio de Janeiro is the largest city in day-trip range, 61 km east of Itaguaí and about 1 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Itaguaí?
- For a weekend away from Itaguaí, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Nova Friburgo (143 km, 2 hr 15 min), Juiz de Fora (129 km, 2 hr). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Itaguaí?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Nova Friburgo 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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