The 12 Best Day Trips from Resende
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 12 good day trips from Resende, Brazil, led by Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu. The closest is Barra Mansa, about 45 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Built from 12 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Resende
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car139 km east of ResendeWhat travelers see in Rio de Janeiro
- Christ the Redeemer - Visit one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
- Sugarloaf Mountain - Take a cable car ride to Sugarloaf Mountain for stunning views of the city and coastline, especially at sunset.
- Museu do Amanhã - This unique science museum offers interactive exhibits that explore sustainability and the future of our planet.
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Duque de Caxias, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car122 km east of Resende - 3
Nova Iguaçu, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car107 km east of ResendeKnown for GRES Beija-Flor de Nilópolis.
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Juiz de Fora, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north-east of Resende - 5
Belford Roxo, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car112 km east of Resende - 6
São João de Meriti, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car116 km east of Resende - 7
Barra da Tijuca, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car126 km south-east of Resende - 8
Taubaté, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car129 km south-west of Resende - 9
Volta Redonda, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car36 km east of Resende - 10
Barra Mansa, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car29 km east of Resende - 11
Angra dos Reis, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car61 km south of Resende - 12
Pindamonhangaba, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car116 km south-west of Resende
A sample day: Resende to Rio de Janeiro
- 07:30Leave Resende
- 09:40Arrive in Rio de Janeiro (2 hr 10 min drive)
- 09:55Christ the Redeemer
- 11:55Lunch
- 13:10Sugarloaf Mountain
- 14:55Museu do Amanhã
- 16:25Head back to Resende
- 18:35Home in Resende
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Resende?
- The best day trips from Resende are Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu, Juiz de Fora, Belford Roxo. The closest is Barra Mansa, about 45 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Resende?
- Barra Mansa is the closest, 29 km east of Resende, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Resende?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Resende: Barra Mansa (45 min), Volta Redonda (40 min).
- What is the biggest city near Resende for a day out?
- Rio de Janeiro is the largest city in day-trip range, 139 km east of Resende and about 2 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Resende?
- For a weekend away from Resende, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Rio de Janeiro (139 km, 2 hr 10 min), Juiz de Fora (137 km, 2 hr 10 min), Taubaté (129 km, 2 hr), Barra da Tijuca (126 km, 2 hr). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Resende?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Rio de Janeiro at 139 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.
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