By road, Aracruz and Historic Village of Mambucaba are about 492 miles (791 km) apart, or roughly 12 h 19 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance by road | 492 mi (791 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | ES-257 → BR-101 → CA-M-197 → RJ-238 → RJ-180 → BR-040 → BR-116 → RJ-145 → RJ-139 → BR-494 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Aracruz to Historic Village of Mambucaba: the shape of the trip
BR-101 (207 mi) and RJ-180 (152 mi) carry about 73% of the 492 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Aracruz to Historic Village of Mambucaba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-257 | 1–9 | 8 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 9–191 | 182 | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 191–197 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| CA-M-197 | 197–200 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-238 | 200–204 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-180 | 204–356 | 152 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 356–365 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 365–375 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 375–377 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 377–421 | 44 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-145 | 421–429 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-139 | 429–436 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 436–470 | 34 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 470–486 | 16 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 486–492 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 155 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Aracruz and Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 384)
- Nature and outdoors: Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 70), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 122)
- Museums and history: Itabira Natural Monument (mile 122), Naval Museum (mile 361), Civil Police Museum (mile 365), Museu Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (mile 365), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 384)
Buddha of Ibiraçu
Beside the BR-101 highway in Ibiraçu, a 35-meter Buddha statue rises at the Morro da Vargem Zen monastery. The giant figure, part of the monastery grounds, was officially inaugurated in August 2021.
Paulo César Vinha State Park
Along the Atlantic shore in Guarapari, Paulo César Vinha State Park protects dunes, lagoons and marshes. Its trails lead to the beach and to Lagoa de Caraís.
Itabira Natural Monument
Itabira Natural Monument is a protected area in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, listed in the natural monument category.
Pedra de Itapuca
Between Icaraí and Flechas beaches in Niterói, Pedra de Itapuca is a rock formation considered one of the symbols of the city.
Naval Museum
Dedicated to preserving Brazil's naval history, the Naval Museum (Museu Naval) is in the center of Rio de Janeiro.
Teatro João Caetano
Teatro João Caetano stands on Tiradentes Square in Rio de Janeiro and seats 1,139 people across its main floor, noble balcony and upper balcony.
Civil Police Museum
Through permanent and temporary exhibitions, the Rio de Janeiro Civil Police Museum shows documents and objects tracing the work of the Civil Police in the city since colonial times.
Museu Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
The Museu Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro covers the history of the state's prisons and displays contraband seized in prison units, from cell phones to tools used in escape attempts.
Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga
Also known as Nova Iguaçu Cathedral, the Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga stands on Avenida Marechal Floriano Peixoto and is the mother church of the Diocese of Nova Iguaçu.
Once you reach Historic Village of Mambucaba
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.
More drives to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Guaratinguetá to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Caraguatatuba to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Pindamonhangaba to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Taubaté to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Niterói to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- São José dos Campos to Historic Village of Mambucaba
From Aracruz to other places in Brazil
- Aracruz to Barra do Piraí
- Aracruz to Penedo
- Aracruz to Fumaça
- Aracruz to Trindade
- Aracruz to Caraíva
- Aracruz to Trancoso
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Aracruz to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 12 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 492 miles.
What is the driving distance from Aracruz to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 492 miles (791 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 Aracruz to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Aracruz to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
In order: ES-257, BR-101, CA-M-197, RJ-238, RJ-180, BR-040, BR-116, RJ-145, RJ-139 and BR-494. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Aracruz and Historic Village of Mambucaba?
Closest to the road: Buddha of Ibiraçu (statue, mile 12, 2 mi from the route); Pedra de Itapuca (rock formation, mile 358, 2 mi from the route); Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (cathedral, mile 384, 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.