The Wayro route from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Historic Village of Mambucaba is 373 miles (600 km), about 9 h 12 min of driving without 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance by road | 373 mi (600 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-482 → 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 14.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
On the road from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Historic Village of Mambucaba
RJ-180 (152 mi) and BR-101 (91 mi) carry about 65% of the 373 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Historic Village of Mambucaba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-482 | 1–7 | 6 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 7–72 | 65 | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 72–73 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 73–78 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| CA-M-197 | 78–81 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-238 | 81–85 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-180 | 85–237 | 152 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 237–247 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 247–255 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 255–258 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 258–302 | 44 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-145 | 302–311 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-139 | 311–318 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 318–351 | 33 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 351–367 | 16 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 367–373 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 35 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (mile 239), Museum of Life (mile 249), Museu da Geodiversidade (mile 250)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 21), Praia do Buraco (mile 233)
- Museums and history: Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 21), Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (mile 239), Naval Museum (mile 243), Museum of Life (mile 249), Museu da Geodiversidade (mile 250)
- With kids: Museum of Life (mile 249)
Serra das Torres Natural Monument
Covering about 10,459 hectares of Atlantic Forest in Atílio Vivácqua, Mimoso do Sul and Muqui, the Serra das Torres Natural Monument was created in 2010 to protect the peaks of a mountain range in southern Espírito Santo.
Praia do Buraco
About four kilometers from Praia Central in Balneário Camboriú, Praia do Buraco borders Praia do Canto; strong waves make it unsafe for swimming, so it draws mostly fishermen and photographers.
Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói
Built in a late colonial style, the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (Niterói Cathedral) is the Catholic cathedral of Niterói, in Rio de Janeiro state.
Pedra do Índio
On Icaraí beach in Niterói, Pedra do Índio is a rock formation used by local anglers and beachgoers, with views over Guanabara Bay.
Theatro Municipal
Built in the early 20th century, the Theatro Municipal is an opera house in Rio de Janeiro's Centro district, regarded as one of Brazil's notable theaters.
Naval Museum
Dedicated to preserving Brazil's naval history, the Naval Museum (Museu Naval) is in the center of Rio de Janeiro.
Museum of Life
The Museum of Life is located at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Museu da Geodiversidade
Created in December 2008, the Museu da Geodiversidade is dedicated to the history of planet Earth and the life that has developed on it.
When you get to 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.
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From Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to other places in Brazil
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 9 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 373 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 373 miles (600 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 Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
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 Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Historic Village of Mambucaba use?
In order: BR-482, 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.
Where can you stop on the way from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
Closest to the road: Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (cathedral, mile 239, 1 mi from the route); Museum of Life (science museum, mile 249, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu da Geodiversidade (museum, mile 250, 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.