The 10 Best Day Trips from Nova Serrana

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 10 good day trips from Nova Serrana, Brazil, led by Belo Horizonte, Betim, Ribeirão das Neves. The closest is Divinópolis, about 35 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 10 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Nova Serrana

  1. 1

    Belo Horizonte, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km east of Nova Serrana

    Known for Jardim Zoológico.

  2. 2

    Betim, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km east of Nova Serrana
  3. 3

    Ribeirão das Neves, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km east of Nova Serrana
  4. 4

    Sete Lagoas, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km north-east of Nova Serrana
  5. 5

    Divinópolis, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km south of Nova Serrana
  6. 6

    Sabará, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km east of Nova Serrana
  7. 7

    Itaúna, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car48 km south-east of Nova Serrana
  8. 8

    Pará de Minas, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km east of Nova Serrana
  9. 9

    Esmeraldas, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km east of Nova Serrana
  10. 10

    Curvelo, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north-east of Nova Serrana

A sample day: Nova Serrana to Belo Horizonte

  1. 07:30Leave Nova Serrana
  2. 09:10Arrive in Belo Horizonte (1 hr 40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Jardim Zoológico
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Belo Horizonte
  6. 15:10Head back to Nova Serrana
  7. 16:50Home in Nova Serrana

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Nova Serrana?
The best day trips from Nova Serrana are Belo Horizonte, Betim, Ribeirão das Neves, Sete Lagoas, Divinópolis. The closest is Divinópolis, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Nova Serrana?
Divinópolis is the closest, 31 km south of Nova Serrana, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Nova Serrana?
3 places are within about an hour's drive of Nova Serrana: Divinópolis (35 min), Pará de Minas (45 min), Itaúna (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Nova Serrana for a day out?
Belo Horizonte is the largest city in day-trip range, 109 km east of Nova Serrana and about 1 hr 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Nova Serrana?
For a weekend away from Nova Serrana, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Curvelo (137 km, 2 hr 10 min), Sabará (123 km, 1 hr 55 min), Belo Horizonte (109 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 Nova Serrana?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Curvelo at 137 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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