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The 15 Best Day Trips from Valinhos

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

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There are 15 good day trips from Valinhos, Brazil, led by São Paulo, Guarulhos, São Bernardo do Campo. The closest is Jundiaí, about 40 min 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 Valinhos at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
São Paulo74 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Guarulhos72 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
São Bernardo do Campo92 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Sorocaba76 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Osasco66 km S1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
São José dos Campos116 km E1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Jundiaí27 km SE40 minHalf-day trip
Piracicaba72 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Santos129 km SE2 hrFull-day trip
Mauá95 km SE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Diadema88 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Carapicuíba64 km S1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Itaquaquecetuba88 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Mogi das Cruzes103 km SE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Taubaté148 km E2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight

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The best day trips from Valinhos

  1. 1

    São Paulo, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km south-east of Valinhos2 hr 50 min round trip

    What travelers see in São Paulo

    • Ibirapuera Park - A green oasis in the heart of São Paulo, perfect for walking, jogging, or relaxing amidst beautiful gardens, museums, and modern art installations.
    • Avenida Paulista - One of the most famous avenues in Brazil, home to cultural institutions, shops, and vibrant street life — a must-visit for any traveler.
    • Museum of Art of São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand - Known as MASP, this museum boasts an impressive collection of Western art and an iconic modernist architectural style, offering cultural enrichment.
  2. 2

    Guarulhos, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km south-east of Valinhos2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for Parque de Diversões Marisa.

  3. 3

    São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km south-east of Valinhos2 hr 50 min round trip
  4. 4

    Sorocaba, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km south-west of Valinhos3 hr round trip

    Known for Mercado Municipal de Sorocaba.

  5. 5

    Osasco, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km south of Valinhos2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Beco do Batman.

  6. 6

    São José dos Campos, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km east of Valinhos3 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Jundiaí, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km south-east of Valinhos1 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Piracicaba, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km west of Valinhos2 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Santos, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km south-east of Valinhos4 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Mauá, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km south-east of Valinhos3 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Diadema, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km south-east of Valinhos2 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Carapicuíba, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km south of Valinhos2 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Itaquaquecetuba, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km south-east of Valinhos2 hr 50 min round trip
  14. 14

    Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km south-east of Valinhos3 hr 10 min round trip
  15. 15

    Taubaté, Brazil

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km east of Valinhos4 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Valinhos to São Paulo

A realistic pace for São Paulo, 74 km from Valinhos. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Valinhos
  2. 09:55Arrive in São Paulo (1 hr 25 min drive)
  3. 10:10Ibirapuera Park
  4. 12:10Lunch
  5. 13:25Avenida Paulista
  6. 15:10Museum of Art of São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand
  7. 16:40Head back to Valinhos
  8. 18:05Home in Valinhos

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Valinhos?
The best day trips from Valinhos are São Paulo, Guarulhos, São Bernardo do Campo, Sorocaba, Osasco. The closest is Jundiaí, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Valinhos?
Jundiaí is the closest, 27 km south-east of Valinhos, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Valinhos?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Valinhos: Jundiaí (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Valinhos for a day out?
São Paulo is the largest city in day-trip range, 74 km south-east of Valinhos and about 1 hr 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Valinhos?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Taubaté at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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