The 12 Best Day Trips from Ponta Grossa
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 Ponta Grossa, Brazil, led by Curitiba, Colombo, Guarapuava. The closest is Castro, about 45 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Ponta Grossa at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curitiba | 97 km SE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Colombo | 97 km E | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Guarapuava | 135 km W | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Campo Largo | 75 km SE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Almirante Tamandaré | 89 km E | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Piraquara | 117 km E | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Pinhais | 105 km E | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Telêmaco Borba | 97 km NW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Castro | 37 km NE | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Irati | 64 km SW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Mafra | 119 km S | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Canoinhas | 122 km S | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Ponta Grossa
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Curitiba, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-east of Ponta Grossa3 hr round tripKnown for Armazém Santa Ana.
Also nearby: São José dos Pinhais, Araucária, Fazenda Rio Grande.
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Colombo, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car97 km east of Ponta Grossa3 hr round trip - 3
Guarapuava, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car135 km west of Ponta Grossa4 hr 10 min round trip - 4
Campo Largo, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car75 km south-east of Ponta Grossa2 hr 50 min round trip - 5
Almirante Tamandaré, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car89 km east of Ponta Grossa2 hr 50 min round trip - 6
Piraquara, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car117 km east of Ponta Grossa3 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Pinhais, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car105 km east of Ponta Grossa3 hr 20 min round trip - 8
Telêmaco Borba, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car97 km north-west of Ponta Grossa3 hr round trip - 9
Castro, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car37 km north-east of Ponta Grossa1 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Irati, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car64 km south-west of Ponta Grossa2 hr 30 min round trip - 11
Mafra, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car119 km south of Ponta Grossa3 hr 40 min round trip - 12
Canoinhas, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car122 km south of Ponta Grossa3 hr 50 min round trip
A sample day trip: Ponta Grossa to Curitiba
A realistic pace for Curitiba, 97 km from Ponta Grossa. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Ponta Grossa
- 10:00Arrive in Curitiba (1 hr 30 min drive)
- 10:15Armazém Santa Ana
- 12:15Lunch
- 13:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Curitiba
- 16:00Head back to Ponta Grossa
- 17:30Home in Ponta Grossa
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Ponta Grossa?
- The best day trips from Ponta Grossa are Curitiba, Colombo, Guarapuava, Campo Largo, Almirante Tamandaré. The closest is Castro, about 45 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Ponta Grossa?
- Castro is the closest, 37 km north-east of Ponta Grossa, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Ponta Grossa?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Ponta Grossa: Castro (45 min).
- What is the biggest city near Ponta Grossa for a day out?
- Curitiba is the largest city in day-trip range, 97 km south-east of Ponta Grossa and about 1 hr 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 Ponta Grossa?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Guarapuava at 135 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.
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