Blumenau to Pouso Alegre is about 493 road miles (794 km): roughly 11 h 17 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance by road | 493 mi (794 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | SC-108 → BR-101 → BR-376 → BR-116 → SP-021 → SP-023 → SP-010 → SP-008 → CPL-025 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Blumenau to Pouso Alegre is like
BR-116 (236 mi) and SP-008 (91 mi) carry about 66% of the 493 miles. It runs through 4 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Blumenau to Pouso Alegre
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–14 | 14 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-108 | 14–56 | 42 | Santa Catarina |
| connecting roads | 56–57 | 1 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-101 | 57–77 | 20 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-376 | 77–119 | 42 | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| connecting roads | 119–120 | 1 | Paraná |
| BR-116 | 120–356 | 236 | Paraná, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 356–357 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 357–375 | 18 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 375–378 | 3 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 378–385 | 7 | São Paulo |
| SP-023 | 385–391 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-010 | 391–396 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-008 | 396–487 | 91 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 487–488 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| CPL-025 | 488–493 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 78 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 184 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 433 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Stops between Blumenau and Pouso Alegre
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Índio (mile 355)
- Nature and outdoors: Guaricana National Park (mile 89), Pico Paraná State Park (mile 152), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 210), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 248), Juqueri State Park (mile 381), Albert Löfgren State Park (mile 382), Cantareira State Park (mile 389)
- Museums and history: Museu do Índio (mile 355), Aldeia de Carapicuíba (mile 362)
Guaricana National Park
Within the largest continuous stretch of dense Atlantic Forest in Brazil, Guaricana National Park protects part of the Serra do Mar in Paraná.
Pico Paraná State Park
Pico Paraná State Park protects well-preserved Atlantic Forest in Paraná state and contains a massif with the highest peak in southern Brazil.
Rio Turvo State Park
Spanning about 73,900 hectares of Atlantic Forest in Cajati, Barra do Turvo and Jacupiranga, Rio Turvo State Park has trails, the Cachoeira do Azeite waterfall, Morro do Guaraú and the Gruta da Capelinha cave.
Campina do Encantado State Park
Described as a unique ecosystem of great scientific value, Campina do Encantado State Park in Pariquera-Açu, São Paulo, safeguards a peat bog along with a patch of wetland forest.
Museu do Índio
In Embu das Artes, São Paulo, this private museum linked to an Indigenous culture information center displays over 500 ethnographic pieces and runs cultural programs about Brazil's Indigenous peoples.
Aldeia de Carapicuíba
Aldeia de Carapicuíba is a historic center in the municipality of Carapicuíba, part of the São Paulo metropolitan area, and also the seat of one of its districts.
Juqueri State Park
Juqueri State Park protects one of the last remnants of cerrado in the São Paulo metropolitan area, along with patches of Atlantic Forest.
Albert Löfgren State Park
Better known as the São Paulo Forest Gardens, Albert Löfgren State Park is a state-run park in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
Cantareira State Park
In the Serra da Cantareira range, Cantareira State Park protects a stretch of Atlantic Forest north of the city of São Paulo.
Arriving in Pouso Alegre
Good Jesus Cathedral, Pouso Alegre
Good Jesus Cathedral is the Catholic seat of the Archdiocese of Pouso Alegre, in the city of the same name in Minas Gerais.
More drives to Pouso Alegre
- São José dos Campos to Pouso Alegre
- São Paulo to Pouso Alegre
- Itu to Pouso Alegre
- Santos to Pouso Alegre
- São Vicente to Pouso Alegre
- Sorocaba to Pouso Alegre
From Blumenau to other places in Brazil
- Blumenau to Apucarana
- Blumenau to São Leopoldo
- Blumenau to Novo Hamburgo
- Blumenau to Itu
- Blumenau to Tatuí
- Blumenau to Campo Mourão
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Blumenau to Pouso Alegre?
About 11 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 493 miles.
What is the driving distance from Blumenau to Pouso Alegre?
About 493 miles (794 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Blumenau to Pouso Alegre drive?
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 Blumenau to Pouso Alegre use?
In order: SC-108, BR-101, BR-376, BR-116, SP-021, SP-023, SP-010, SP-008 and CPL-025. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Blumenau to Pouso Alegre?
Closest to the road: Museu do Índio (museum, mile 355, 0.5 mi from the route); Aldeia de Carapicuíba (historic site, mile 362, 2 mi from the route); Juqueri State Park (state park, mile 381, 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.