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The 10 Best Day Trips from Santa Rita

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

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There are 10 good day trips from Santa Rita, Brazil, led by Recife, Natal, Jaboatão dos Guararapes. The closest is Goiana, about 1 hr 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 Santa Rita at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Recife105 km S1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Natal149 km N2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Jaboatão dos Guararapes111 km S1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Campina Grande100 km W1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Cabo de Santo Agostinho131 km S2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Igarassu80 km S1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Ipojuca143 km S2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Abreu e Lima89 km S1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Gravatá137 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Goiana50 km S1 hrHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from Santa Rita

  1. 1

    Recife, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km south of Santa Rita3 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Elevador panorâmico.

    Also nearby: Olinda, Paulista, Camaragibe, Vitória de Santo Antão, São Lourenço da Mata.

  2. 2

    Natal, Brazil

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north of Santa Rita4 hr 40 min round trip
  3. 3

    Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km south of Santa Rita3 hr 30 min round trip
  4. 4

    Campina Grande, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km west of Santa Rita3 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south of Santa Rita4 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Igarassu, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km south of Santa Rita2 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Ipojuca, Brazil

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km south of Santa Rita4 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Abreu e Lima, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km south of Santa Rita2 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Gravatá, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south-west of Santa Rita4 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Goiana, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car50 km south of Santa Rita2 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Santa Rita to Recife

A realistic pace for Recife, 105 km from Santa Rita. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Santa Rita
  2. 09:10Arrive in Recife (1 hr 40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Elevador panorâmico
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Recife
  6. 15:10Head back to Santa Rita
  7. 16:50Home in Santa Rita

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Santa Rita?
The best day trips from Santa Rita are Recife, Natal, Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Campina Grande, Cabo de Santo Agostinho. The closest is Goiana, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Santa Rita?
Goiana is the closest, 50 km south of Santa Rita, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Santa Rita?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Santa Rita: Goiana (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Santa Rita for a day out?
Recife is the largest city in day-trip range, 105 km south of Santa Rita and about 1 hr 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Santa Rita?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Natal at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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