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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

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Curitiba97 km SE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Colombo97 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Guarapuava135 km W2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Campo Largo75 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Almirante Tamandaré89 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Piraquara117 km E1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Pinhais105 km E1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Telêmaco Borba97 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Castro37 km NE45 minHalf-day trip
Irati64 km SW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Mafra119 km S1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Canoinhas122 km S1 hr 55 minFull-day trip

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The best day trips from Ponta Grossa

  1. 1

    Curitiba, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-east of Ponta Grossa3 hr round trip

    Known for Armazém Santa Ana.

    Also nearby: São José dos Pinhais, Araucária, Fazenda Rio Grande.

  2. 2

    Colombo, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km east of Ponta Grossa3 hr round trip
  3. 3

    Guarapuava, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km west of Ponta Grossa4 hr 10 min round trip
  4. 4

    Campo Largo, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km south-east of Ponta Grossa2 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Almirante Tamandaré, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km east of Ponta Grossa2 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Piraquara, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km east of Ponta Grossa3 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Pinhais, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km east of Ponta Grossa3 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Telêmaco Borba, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km north-west of Ponta Grossa3 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Castro, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km north-east of Ponta Grossa1 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Irati, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km south-west of Ponta Grossa2 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Mafra, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km south of Ponta Grossa3 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Canoinhas, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 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.

  1. 08:30Leave Ponta Grossa
  2. 10:00Arrive in Curitiba (1 hr 30 min drive)
  3. 10:15Armazém Santa Ana
  4. 12:15Lunch
  5. 13:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Curitiba
  6. 16:00Head back to Ponta Grossa
  7. 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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