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The 12 Best Day Trips from Poços de Caldas

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

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There are 12 good day trips from Poços de Caldas, Brazil, led by Campinas, Ribeirão Preto, Limeira. The closest is Mogi Guaçu, about 1 hr 30 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Poços de Caldas at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Campinas134 km S2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Ribeirão Preto146 km NW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Limeira122 km SW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Sumaré136 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Americana132 km SW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Hortolândia137 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Santa Bárbara d'Oeste139 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Pouso Alegre81 km SE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Mogi Guaçu76 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Atibaia148 km S2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Varginha120 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Araras106 km SW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Poços de Caldas

  1. 1

    Campinas, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km south of Poços de Caldas4 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Mercado Municipal de Campinas.

    Also nearby: Bragança Paulista, Valinhos, Itatiba.

  2. 2

    Ribeirão Preto, Brazil

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north-west of Poços de Caldas4 hr 30 min round trip
  3. 3

    Limeira, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km south-west of Poços de Caldas3 hr 50 min round trip
  4. 4

    Sumaré, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south-west of Poços de Caldas4 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Americana, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km south-west of Poços de Caldas4 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Hortolândia, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south-west of Poços de Caldas4 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Santa Bárbara d'Oeste, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km south-west of Poços de Caldas4 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Pouso Alegre, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km south-east of Poços de Caldas2 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Mogi Guaçu, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km south-west of Poços de Caldas3 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Atibaia, Brazil

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south of Poços de Caldas4 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Varginha, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km east of Poços de Caldas3 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Araras, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km south-west of Poços de Caldas3 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Poços de Caldas to Campinas

A realistic pace for Campinas, 134 km from Poços de Caldas. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Poços de Caldas
  2. 09:35Arrive in Campinas (2 hr 5 min drive)
  3. 09:50Mercado Municipal de Campinas
  4. 11:50Lunch
  5. 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Campinas
  6. 15:35Head back to Poços de Caldas
  7. 17:40Home in Poços de Caldas

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Poços de Caldas?
The best day trips from Poços de Caldas are Campinas, Ribeirão Preto, Limeira, Sumaré, Americana. The closest is Mogi Guaçu, about 1 hr 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Poços de Caldas?
Mogi Guaçu is the closest, 76 km south-west of Poços de Caldas, roughly 1 hr 30 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Poços de Caldas for a day out?
Campinas is the largest city in day-trip range, 134 km south of Poços de Caldas and about 2 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Poços de Caldas?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Atibaia at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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