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The 14 Best Day Trips from Recanto das Emas

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

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There are 14 good day trips from Recanto das Emas, Brazil, led by Brasília, Anápolis, Águas Lindas de Goiás. The closest is Novo Gama, about 25 min by car, and 9 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Recanto das Emas at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Brasília20 km NE30 minHalf-day trip
Anápolis106 km SW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Águas Lindas de Goiás28 km NW40 minHalf-day trip
Luziânia40 km S45 minHalf-day trip
Valparaíso de Goiás20 km SE30 minHalf-day trip
Senador Canedo141 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Formosa88 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Planaltina70 km NE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Novo Gama17 km S25 minHalf-day trip
Cidade Ocidental26 km SE40 minHalf-day trip
Unaí133 km E2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Sobradinho II39 km NE45 minHalf-day trip
Jardim Botânico27 km E40 minHalf-day trip
Santo Antônio do Descoberto21 km W30 minHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from Recanto das Emas

  1. 1

    Brasília, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km north-east of Recanto das Emas1 hr round trip

    Known for Parque da Cidade Dona Sarah Kubitschek.

    Also nearby: Plano Piloto.

  2. 2

    Anápolis, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km south-west of Recanto das Emas3 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Águas Lindas de Goiás, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km north-west of Recanto das Emas1 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Luziânia, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km south of Recanto das Emas1 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Valparaíso de Goiás, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km south-east of Recanto das Emas1 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Senador Canedo, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km south-west of Recanto das Emas4 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Formosa, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km north-east of Recanto das Emas2 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Planaltina, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km north-east of Recanto das Emas2 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Novo Gama, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km south of Recanto das Emas50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Cidade Ocidental, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km south-east of Recanto das Emas1 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Unaí, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km east of Recanto das Emas4 hr 10 min round trip
  12. 12

    Sobradinho II, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km north-east of Recanto das Emas1 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Jardim Botânico, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km east of Recanto das Emas1 hr 20 min round trip
  14. 14

    Santo Antônio do Descoberto, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km west of Recanto das Emas1 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Recanto das Emas to Brasília

A realistic pace for Brasília, 20 km from Recanto das Emas. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Recanto das Emas
  2. 09:00Arrive in Brasília (30 min drive)
  3. 09:15Parque da Cidade Dona Sarah Kubitschek
  4. 11:15Lunch
  5. 12:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Brasília
  6. 15:00Head back to Recanto das Emas
  7. 15:30Home in Recanto das Emas

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Recanto das Emas?
The best day trips from Recanto das Emas are Brasília, Anápolis, Águas Lindas de Goiás, Luziânia, Valparaíso de Goiás. The closest is Novo Gama, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Recanto das Emas?
Novo Gama is the closest, 17 km south of Recanto das Emas, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Recanto das Emas?
9 places are within about an hour's drive of Recanto das Emas: Novo Gama (25 min), Brasília (30 min), Valparaíso de Goiás (30 min), Santo Antônio do Descoberto (30 min), Cidade Ocidental (40 min), Jardim Botânico (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Recanto das Emas for a day out?
Brasília is the largest city in day-trip range, 20 km north-east of Recanto das Emas and about 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 Recanto das Emas?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Senador Canedo at 141 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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