Weekend getaways from Rio de Janeiro
5 places within about 4 hours of Rio de Janeiro, closest first. Locals go to get out of town, and visitors can add one to a city trip. Get there by car or by ferry.
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5 getaways, closest first
- 1 hr 15 minby car Petrópolis The imperial summer city in the mountains, with palaces and cooler air.
- 2 hr 45 minby car Arraial do Cabo Clear turquoise water often compared to the Caribbean.
- 3 hrby car Búzios A peninsula of more than 20 beaches with a lively evening strip.
- 3 hrby ferry Ilha Grande A car-free island with jungle trails and beaches like Lopes Mendes.
- 4 hrby car Paraty A colonial town of cobblestones and boats, with islands in the bay.
Nothing matches both filters. Try a longer trip or a different kind of weekend.