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The 14 Best Day Trips from São Lourenço da Mata

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 São Lourenço da Mata, Brazil, led by Recife, João Pessoa, Campina Grande. The closest is Recife, about 25 min by car, and 7 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from São Lourenço da Mata at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Recife16 km E25 minHalf-day trip
João Pessoa100 km N1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Campina Grande128 km NW2 hrFull-day trip
Caruaru110 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Paulista17 km NE25 minHalf-day trip
Cabo de Santo Agostinho32 km S35 minHalf-day trip
Santa Rita99 km N1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Vitória de Santo Antão33 km SW40 minHalf-day trip
Igarassu22 km NE35 minHalf-day trip
Ipojuca44 km S50 minHalf-day trip
Santa Cruz do Capibaribe131 km W2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Abreu e Lima16 km NE25 minHalf-day trip
Bayeux98 km N1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Gravatá64 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip

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The best day trips from São Lourenço da Mata

  1. 1

    Recife, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km east of São Lourenço da Mata50 min round trip

    Known for Elevador panorâmico.

    Also nearby: Olinda.

  2. 2

    João Pessoa, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km north of São Lourenço da Mata3 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Fest Verão Paraíba.

  3. 3

    Campina Grande, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km north-west of São Lourenço da Mata4 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Caruaru, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km west of São Lourenço da Mata3 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Paulista, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km north-east of São Lourenço da Mata50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km south of São Lourenço da Mata1 hr 10 min round trip
  7. 7

    Santa Rita, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north of São Lourenço da Mata3 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Vitória de Santo Antão, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km south-west of São Lourenço da Mata1 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Igarassu, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km north-east of São Lourenço da Mata1 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Ipojuca, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car44 km south of São Lourenço da Mata1 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Santa Cruz do Capibaribe, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km west of São Lourenço da Mata4 hr 10 min round trip
  12. 12

    Abreu e Lima, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km north-east of São Lourenço da Mata50 min round trip
  13. 13

    Bayeux, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north of São Lourenço da Mata3 hr round trip
  14. 14

    Gravatá, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km west of São Lourenço da Mata2 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: São Lourenço da Mata to Recife

A realistic pace for Recife, 16 km from São Lourenço da Mata. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave São Lourenço da Mata
  2. 08:55Arrive in Recife (25 min drive)
  3. 09:10Elevador panorâmico
  4. 11:10Lunch
  5. 12:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Recife
  6. 14:55Head back to São Lourenço da Mata
  7. 15:20Home in São Lourenço da Mata

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from São Lourenço da Mata?
The best day trips from São Lourenço da Mata are Recife, João Pessoa, Campina Grande, Caruaru, Paulista. The closest is Recife, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from São Lourenço da Mata?
Recife is the closest, 16 km east of São Lourenço da Mata, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of São Lourenço da Mata?
7 places are within about an hour's drive of São Lourenço da Mata: Recife (25 min), Abreu e Lima (25 min), Paulista (25 min), Igarassu (35 min), Cabo de Santo Agostinho (35 min), Vitória de Santo Antão (40 min).
How far is too far for a day trip from São Lourenço da Mata?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Santa Cruz do Capibaribe at 131 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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