Caraguatatuba to Conselheiro Lafaiete is about 380 road miles (611 km): roughly 9 h 6 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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:
- Brazil: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 380 mi (611 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | SPI-065/099 → SP-070 → SP-060 → RJ-159 → RJ-143 → BR-494 → Ramal de Jacutinga → MG-353 → BR-040 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Caraguatatuba to Conselheiro Lafaiete is like
BR-040 (100 mi) and SP-060 (99 mi) carry about 52% of the 380 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Caraguatatuba to Conselheiro Lafaiete
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SPI-065/099 | 5–50 | 45 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 50–68 | 18 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 68–71 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 71–170 | 99 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-159 | 170–174 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 174–175 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-143 | 175–188 | 13 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 188–219 | 31 | Rio de Janeiro |
| Ramal de Jacutinga | 219–227 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 227–229 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| MG-353 | 229–272 | 43 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 272–273 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 273–307 | 34 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 307–311 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 311–377 | 66 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 377–380 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 144 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 234 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Caraguatatuba and Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 100), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 104), Itatiaia National Park (mile 153), Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (mile 216)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 153)
- Museums and history: Museu Monteiro Lobato (mile 75), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 76), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 100), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 104), Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (mile 216), Fazenda São Paulo (mile 216), Museu da Loucura (mile 336)
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Plays featuring characters from Monteiro Lobato's stories, exhibitions, a historic main house and green areas make up the Museu Monteiro Lobato in Taubaté, a tribute to the children's author.
Museu Mazzaropi
More than 20,000 items, from photos and furniture to film props and equipment, tell the story of Amácio Mazzaropi at this Taubaté museum, set on the grounds of the comedian's former studio.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Construction of the current basilica at Aparecida started in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980. As Brazil's National Shrine, it keeps the image of Our Lady Aparecida found by fishermen in 1717.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
Guaratinguetá's history museum honors Francisco de Paula Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906, who lived in the town. São Paulo state created it in 1956 along with museums for other presidents born in the state.
Itatiaia National Park
Created in 1937, Parque Nacional do Itatiaia holds the distinction of being Brazil's first national park. It sits on the border of two states, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais.
Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga
Listed as a tourist attraction, Santa Clara Farm (Fazenda Santa Clara) lies in the municipality of Santa Rita de Jacutinga in Minas Gerais.
Fazenda São Paulo
Fazenda São Paulo, in the Conservatória district of Valença, is an example of Rio de Janeiro state rural architecture tied to the 19th-century coffee boom. The state heritage institute INEPAC has protected the whole complex since 2008.
Museu da Loucura
Housed in the restored 1922 Torreão of the former Hospital Colônia de Barbacena, the Museu da Loucura opened in 1996 and uses objects, equipment, photos and documents to tell the history of psychiatric care in Minas Gerais.
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From Caraguatatuba to other places in Brazil
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Caraguatatuba to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
About 9 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 380 miles.
What is the driving distance from Caraguatatuba to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
About 380 miles (611 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 Caraguatatuba to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
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 Caraguatatuba to Conselheiro Lafaiete use?
In order: SPI-065/099, SP-070, SP-060, RJ-159, RJ-143, BR-494, Ramal de Jacutinga, MG-353 and BR-040. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Caraguatatuba to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 100, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 153, 0.4 mi from the route); Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (historic site, mile 216, 0.4 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.