The 15 Best Day Trips from Rio de Janeiro
Nearby Brazil destinations worth a visit - with distance, direction, and what to see.
The best day trips from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 15 nearby places worth a visit, including Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu, Juiz de Fora. Each is within easy reach, with the distance, direction, and what to see so you can plan your days.
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Duque de Caxias, Brazil
19 km NW of Rio de Janeiro866,347 people - 2
Nova Iguaçu, Brazil
Known for GRES Beija-Flor de Nilópolis.
32 km NW of Rio de Janeiro843,046 people - 3
Juiz de Fora, Brazil
128 km N of Rio de Janeiro540,756 people - 4
Belford Roxo, Brazil
27 km NW of Rio de Janeiro518,384 people - 5
São João de Meriti, Brazil
23 km NW of Rio de Janeiro466,536 people - 6
Barra da Tijuca, Brazil
21 km SW of Rio de Janeiro421,438 people - 7
Petrópolis, Brazil
45 km N of Rio de Janeiro294,926 people - 8
Volta Redonda, Brazil
104 km NW of Rio de Janeiro279,971 people - 9
Magé, Brazil
32 km NE of Rio de Janeiro244,142 people - 10
Itaboraí, Brazil
38 km NE of Rio de Janeiro240,040 people - 11
Cabo Frio, Brazil
118 km E of Rio de Janeiro238,438 people - 12
Maricá, Brazil
37 km E of Rio de Janeiro211,986 people - 13
Nova Friburgo, Brazil
96 km NE of Rio de Janeiro189,939 people - 14
Barra Mansa, Brazil
109 km W of Rio de Janeiro181,679 people - 15
Angra dos Reis, Brazil
117 km W of Rio de Janeiro179,120 people
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Rio de Janeiro?
- Popular day trips from Rio de Janeiro include Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu, Juiz de Fora, Belford Roxo, São João de Meriti. All are within about 150 km.
- How far are day trips from Rio de Janeiro?
- These destinations sit roughly 15-150 km from Rio de Janeiro. The closest is Duque de Caxias, about 19 km NW.
- How do you plan day trips from Rio de Janeiro?
- Pick a nearby destination, check the distance and direction below, then build it into a day-by-day trip with Packy AI to get routes, timings, and things to do.
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