The 13 Best Day Trips from Magé
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 13 good day trips from Magé, Brazil, led by Rio de Janeiro, Nova Iguaçu, Juiz de Fora. The closest is Itaboraí, about 30 min by car, and 8 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Magé
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car32 km south-west of MagéWhat 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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Nova Iguaçu, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car44 km west of MagéKnown for GRES Beija-Flor de Nilópolis.
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Juiz de Fora, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north of Magé - 4
Belford Roxo, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car39 km west of Magé - 5
Niterói, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car26 km south of Magé - 6
Barra da Tijuca, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car51 km south-west of Magé - 7
Petrópolis, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car22 km north-west of Magé - 8
Volta Redonda, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km west of Magé - 9
Macaé, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car133 km east of Magé - 10
Itaboraí, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car21 km south-east of Magé - 11
Cabo Frio, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car107 km east of Magé - 12
Maricá, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car37 km south-east of Magé - 13
Nova Friburgo, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car67 km north-east of Magé
A sample day: Magé to Rio de Janeiro
- 08:30Leave Magé
- 09:05Arrive in Rio de Janeiro (35 min drive)
- 09:20Christ the Redeemer
- 11:20Lunch
- 12:35Sugarloaf Mountain
- 14:20Museu do Amanhã
- 15:50Head back to Magé
- 16:25Home in Magé
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Magé?
- The best day trips from Magé are Rio de Janeiro, Nova Iguaçu, Juiz de Fora, Belford Roxo, Niterói. The closest is Itaboraí, about 30 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Magé?
- Itaboraí is the closest, 21 km south-east of Magé, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Magé?
- 8 places are within about an hour's drive of Magé: Itaboraí (30 min), Petrópolis (35 min), Niterói (40 min), Rio de Janeiro (35 min), Maricá (45 min), Belford Roxo (45 min).
- What is the biggest city near Magé for a day out?
- Rio de Janeiro is the largest city in day-trip range, 32 km south-west of Magé and about 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Magé?
- For a weekend away from Magé, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Macaé (133 km, 2 hr 5 min), Volta Redonda (110 km, 1 hr 45 min), Cabo Frio (107 km, 1 hr 40 min), Juiz de Fora (104 km, 1 hr 40 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Magé?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Macaé at 133 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.
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