Plan on about 4 h 1 min of driving for the 132-mile (212 km) trip from Angra dos Reis to Caraguatatuba, before any stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Brazil. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Total distance | 132 mi (212 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → SP-055 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Angra dos Reis to Caraguatatuba
BR-101 (88 mi) and SP-055 (19 mi) carry about 81% of the 132 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 8 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Angra dos Reis to Caraguatatuba, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 4–25 | 21 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 25–34 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 34–101 | 67 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 101–104 | 3 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 104–111 | 7 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 111–130 | 19 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 130–132 | 2 | São Paulo |
- Mile 73 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Stops between Angra dos Reis and Caraguatatuba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Praia do Laboratório (mile 24), Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area (mile 65), Núcleo Picinguaba (mile 79), Vermelha do Norte Beach (mile 99), Museu Histórico Washington de Oliveira (mile 103), Maranduba Beach (mile 117), Cocanha Beach (mile 124), Massaguaçu Beach (mile 126)
- Nature and outdoors: Praia do Laboratório (mile 24), Serra da Bocaina National Park (mile 42), Núcleo Picinguaba (mile 79), Vermelha do Norte Beach (mile 99), Maranduba Beach (mile 117), Cocanha Beach (mile 124), Massaguaçu Beach (mile 126)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico Washington de Oliveira (mile 103)
Praia do Laboratório
Praia do Laboratório is a beach in the municipality of Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro state, right next to the nuclear power plant.
Serra da Bocaina National Park
Serra da Bocaina National Park is a Brazilian national park that straddles the border between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo states.
Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area
In the south of Rio de Janeiro state, Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area safeguards a significant remnant of Brazil's Atlantic Forest.
Núcleo Picinguaba
Núcleo Picinguaba is a conservation area in Ubatuba, São Paulo state, and one of the ten units of Serra do Mar State Park.
Vermelha do Norte Beach
At the start of Ubatuba's north shore in São Paulo state, Vermelha do Norte Beach is a surf spot with a steep shore break, hollow waves and strong currents.
Museu Histórico Washington de Oliveira
Founded in 2001, the Museu Histórico Washington de Oliveira preserves Ubatuba's history inside the Cadeia Velha, a building designed by Euclides da Cunha and listed as city heritage.
Maranduba Beach
About 25 km from central Ubatuba on the north coast of São Paulo, Maranduba Beach (Praia da Maranduba) has kiosks, restaurants, shops, inns and gas stations.
Cocanha Beach
Some 12 km from central Caraguatatuba, Cocanha Beach (Praia da Cocanha) is home to artisanal fishing families and has calm, clear water for fishing and diving.
Massaguaçu Beach
Along most of its length, Massaguaçu Beach (Praia do Massaguaçu) in Caraguatatuba has a steep shore break, with sea currents running close to the shoreline.
Arriving in Caraguatatuba
Martim de Sá Beach
About 2.5 km from downtown Caraguatatuba, Martim de Sá Beach sits between Prainha to the south and Praia Brava to the north.
Prainha (Caraguatatuba)
Prainha is a beach in Caraguatatuba between Martim de Sá and Pedra da Freira; a trail along the hillside leads to the Pedra do Jacaré rock.
Brava Beach (Caraguatatuba)
Close to Martim de Sá in Caraguatatuba, Praia Brava sees few visitors because of its isolated access, and nudism is permitted on the beach.
More drives to Caraguatatuba
- Pindamonhangaba to Caraguatatuba
- Guarujá to Caraguatatuba
- São Paulo to Caraguatatuba
- Jundiaí to Caraguatatuba
- Sorocaba to Caraguatatuba
- Itu to Caraguatatuba
From Angra dos Reis to other places in Brazil
- Angra dos Reis to Bragança Paulista
- Angra dos Reis to Paranapiacaba
- Angra dos Reis to Cubatão
- Angra dos Reis to Itu
- Angra dos Reis to Itanhaém
- Angra dos Reis to Mogi Guaçu
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Angra dos Reis to Caraguatatuba?
About 4 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 132 miles.
What is the driving distance from Angra dos Reis to Caraguatatuba?
About 132 miles (212 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Is it safe to drive from Angra dos Reis to Caraguatatuba?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Angra dos Reis to Caraguatatuba use?
In order: BR-101 and SP-055. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Angra dos Reis and Caraguatatuba?
Closest to the road: Núcleo Picinguaba (state park, mile 79, 0.2 mi from the route); Vermelha do Norte Beach (beach, mile 99, 0.2 mi from the route); Massaguaçu Beach (beach, mile 126, 0.1 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.