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The 15 Best Day Trips from Maracanaú

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 15 good day trips from Maracanaú, Brazil, led by Fortaleza, Caucaia, Itapipoca. The closest is Caucaia, about 25 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 Maracanaú at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Fortaleza20 km NE30 minHalf-day trip
Caucaia16 km N25 minHalf-day trip
Itapipoca114 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Quixadá129 km S2 hrFull-day trip
Russas138 km SE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Canindé93 km SW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Eusébio19 km E30 minHalf-day trip
Pacajus38 km SE45 minHalf-day trip
Cascavel51 km SE1 hrHalf-day trip
Horizonte29 km SE45 minHalf-day trip
Aquiraz26 km E40 minHalf-day trip
Morada Nova140 km S2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Trairi98 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Beberibe64 km SE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Itapagé109 km W1 hr 40 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Maracanaú

  1. 1

    Fortaleza, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km north-east of Maracanaú1 hr round trip

    Known for Mara Hope.

  2. 2

    Caucaia, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km north of Maracanaú50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Itapipoca, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km west of Maracanaú3 hr 30 min round trip
  4. 4

    Quixadá, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km south of Maracanaú4 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Russas, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km south-east of Maracanaú4 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Canindé, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km south-west of Maracanaú2 hr 50 min round trip
  7. 7

    Eusébio, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km east of Maracanaú1 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Pacajus, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km south-east of Maracanaú1 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Cascavel, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km south-east of Maracanaú2 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Horizonte, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km south-east of Maracanaú1 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Aquiraz, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km east of Maracanaú1 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Morada Nova, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km south of Maracanaú4 hr 20 min round trip
  13. 13

    Trairi, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north-west of Maracanaú3 hr round trip
  14. 14

    Beberibe, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km south-east of Maracanaú2 hr 30 min round trip
  15. 15

    Itapagé, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km west of Maracanaú3 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Maracanaú to Fortaleza

A realistic pace for Fortaleza, 20 km from Maracanaú. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Maracanaú
  2. 09:00Arrive in Fortaleza (30 min drive)
  3. 09:15Mara Hope
  4. 11:15Lunch
  5. 12:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Fortaleza
  6. 15:00Head back to Maracanaú
  7. 15:30Home in Maracanaú

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Maracanaú?
The best day trips from Maracanaú are Fortaleza, Caucaia, Itapipoca, Quixadá, Russas. The closest is Caucaia, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Maracanaú?
Caucaia is the closest, 16 km north of Maracanaú, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Maracanaú?
7 places are within about an hour's drive of Maracanaú: Caucaia (25 min), Eusébio (30 min), Fortaleza (30 min), Aquiraz (40 min), Horizonte (45 min), Pacajus (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Maracanaú for a day out?
Fortaleza is the largest city in day-trip range, 20 km north-east of Maracanaú and about 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Maracanaú?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Morada Nova at 140 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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