The 13 Best Day Trips from Ribeirão das Neves

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 13 good day trips from Ribeirão das Neves, Brazil, led by Belo Horizonte, Contagem, Betim. The closest is Contagem, about 30 min by car, and 7 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Ribeirão das Neves

  1. 1

    Belo Horizonte, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km south-east of Ribeirão das Neves

    Known for Jardim Zoológico.

  2. 2

    Contagem, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km south of Ribeirão das Neves
  3. 3

    Betim, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km south-west of Ribeirão das Neves
  4. 4

    Sete Lagoas, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km north-west of Ribeirão das Neves
  5. 5

    Divinópolis, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km south-west of Ribeirão das Neves
  6. 6

    Ibirité, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km south of Ribeirão das Neves
  7. 7

    Conselheiro Lafaiete, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km south of Ribeirão das Neves
  8. 8

    Vespasiano, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km north-east of Ribeirão das Neves
  9. 9

    Itabira, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km east of Ribeirão das Neves
  10. 10

    Nova Serrana, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km west of Ribeirão das Neves
  11. 11

    Itaúna, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km south-west of Ribeirão das Neves
  12. 12

    Pará de Minas, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km west of Ribeirão das Neves
  13. 13

    Esmeraldas, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km west of Ribeirão das Neves

A sample day: Ribeirão das Neves to Belo Horizonte

  1. 08:30Leave Ribeirão das Neves
  2. 09:05Arrive in Belo Horizonte (35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Jardim Zoológico
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Belo Horizonte
  6. 15:05Head back to Ribeirão das Neves
  7. 15:40Home in Ribeirão das Neves

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ribeirão das Neves?
The best day trips from Ribeirão das Neves are Belo Horizonte, Contagem, Betim, Sete Lagoas, Divinópolis. The closest is Contagem, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Ribeirão das Neves?
Contagem is the closest, 19 km south of Ribeirão das Neves, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Ribeirão das Neves?
7 places are within about an hour's drive of Ribeirão das Neves: Contagem (30 min), Vespasiano (30 min), Belo Horizonte (35 min), Esmeraldas (35 min), Betim (40 min), Ibirité (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Ribeirão das Neves for a day out?
Belo Horizonte is the largest city in day-trip range, 23 km south-east of Ribeirão das Neves and about 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Ribeirão das Neves?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Conselheiro Lafaiete at 104 km, around 1 hr 40 min by car.

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