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The 14 Best Day Trips from Maricá

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 Maricá, Brazil, led by Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu. The closest is Itaboraí, about 30 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Maricá at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Rio de Janeiro37 km W45 minHalf-day trip
Duque de Caxias53 km W1 hrHalf-day trip
Nova Iguaçu67 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Juiz de Fora140 km NW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Belford Roxo62 km W1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
São João de Meriti58 km W1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Barra da Tijuca57 km W1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Petrópolis59 km NW1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Volta Redonda139 km W2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Macaé122 km NE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Magé37 km NW45 minHalf-day trip
Itaboraí20 km N30 minHalf-day trip
Cabo Frio81 km E1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Nova Friburgo77 km NE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Maricá

  1. 1

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km west of Maricá1 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Confeitaria Colombo.

    Also nearby: Niterói.

  2. 2

    Duque de Caxias, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km west of Maricá2 hr round trip
  3. 3

    Nova Iguaçu, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km west of Maricá2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for GRES Beija-Flor de Nilópolis.

  4. 4

    Juiz de Fora, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km north-west of Maricá4 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Belford Roxo, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km west of Maricá2 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    São João de Meriti, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km west of Maricá2 hr 10 min round trip
  7. 7

    Barra da Tijuca, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km west of Maricá2 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Petrópolis, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km north-west of Maricá2 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Volta Redonda, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km west of Maricá4 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Macaé, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north-east of Maricá3 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Magé, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km north-west of Maricá1 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Itaboraí, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km north of Maricá1 hr round trip
  13. 13

    Cabo Frio, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km east of Maricá2 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Nova Friburgo, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km north-east of Maricá3 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Maricá to Rio de Janeiro

A realistic pace for Rio de Janeiro, 37 km from Maricá. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Maricá
  2. 09:15Arrive in Rio de Janeiro (45 min drive)
  3. 09:30Confeitaria Colombo
  4. 11:30Lunch
  5. 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Rio de Janeiro
  6. 15:15Head back to Maricá
  7. 16:00Home in Maricá

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Maricá?
The best day trips from Maricá are Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu, Juiz de Fora, Belford Roxo. The closest is Itaboraí, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Maricá?
Itaboraí is the closest, 20 km north of Maricá, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Maricá?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of Maricá: Itaboraí (30 min), Rio de Janeiro (45 min), Magé (45 min), Duque de Caxias (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Maricá for a day out?
Rio de Janeiro is the largest city in day-trip range, 37 km west of Maricá and about 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Maricá?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Juiz de Fora at 140 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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