The 15 Best Day Trips from Paulista
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 15 good day trips from Paulista, Brazil, led by João Pessoa, Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Campina Grande. The closest is São Lourenço da Mata, about 25 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Paulista
- 1
João Pessoa, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car92 km north of PaulistaKnown for Fest Verão Paraíba.
- 2
Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car25 km south-west of Paulista - 3
Campina Grande, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car136 km north-west of Paulista - 4
Caruaru, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car127 km west of Paulista - 5
Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car42 km south-west of Paulista - 6
Santa Rita, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car93 km north of Paulista - 7
Vitória de Santo Antão, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car50 km south-west of Paulista - 8
São Lourenço da Mata, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car17 km south-west of Paulista - 9
Ipojuca, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car55 km south of Paulista - 10
Santa Cruz do Capibaribe, Brazil
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km west of Paulista - 11
Bayeux, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car91 km north of Paulista - 12
Gravatá, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car81 km west of Paulista - 13
Goiana, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car45 km north of Paulista - 14
Carpina, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car43 km west of Paulista - 15
Cabedelo, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car107 km north of Paulista
A sample day: Paulista to João Pessoa
- 08:30Leave Paulista
- 09:55Arrive in João Pessoa (1 hr 25 min drive)
- 10:10Fest Verão Paraíba
- 12:10Lunch
- 13:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of João Pessoa
- 15:55Head back to Paulista
- 17:20Home in Paulista
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Paulista?
- The best day trips from Paulista are João Pessoa, Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Campina Grande, Caruaru, Cabo de Santo Agostinho. The closest is São Lourenço da Mata, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Paulista?
- São Lourenço da Mata is the closest, 17 km south-west of Paulista, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Paulista?
- 6 places are within about an hour's drive of Paulista: São Lourenço da Mata (25 min), Jaboatão dos Guararapes (40 min), Cabo de Santo Agostinho (50 min), Carpina (50 min), Goiana (50 min), Vitória de Santo Antão (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Paulista for a day out?
- João Pessoa is the largest city in day-trip range, 92 km north of Paulista and about 1 hr 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Paulista?
- For a weekend away from Paulista, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Santa Cruz do Capibaribe (147 km, 2 hr 20 min), Campina Grande (136 km, 2 hr 10 min), Caruaru (127 km, 2 hr), Cabedelo (107 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 Paulista?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Santa Cruz do Capibaribe at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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