Plan on about 4 h 11 min of driving for the 180-mile (290 km) trip from Caraguatatuba to Fumaça, 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance by road | 180 mi (290 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | SPI-065/099 → SP-070 → SP-060 → RJ-161 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Caraguatatuba to Fumaça drive plays out
SP-060 (89 mi) and SPI-065/099 (45 mi) carry about 74% of the 180 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Caraguatatuba to Fumaça
| 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 | 71–160 | 89 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 160–162 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-161 | 162–172 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 172–180 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 144 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Caraguatatuba to Fumaça
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 100), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 100), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 104), Itatiaia National Park (mile 153)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 153), Pedra Selada State Park (mile 169)
- Museums and history: Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani" (mile 71), Museu Monteiro Lobato (mile 75), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 76), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 100), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 100), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 104)
Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani"
Photos, furniture, machinery and a period classroom recall immigrant life at the Italian Immigration Museum, housed in the brick Casa Indiani in Quiririm, a district of Taubaté.
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
On the grounds of comedian and filmmaker Amácio Mazzaropi's former studio in Taubaté, this museum displays more than 20,000 items, including photos, furniture, props and equipment his PAM Filmes used from 1950 to 1980.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
In 1717, fishermen on the Paraíba do Sul River pulled up an image of Our Lady Aparecida. Today it rests in Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida, a basilica consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1980.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Opened in 1956, the Museu Nossa Senhora Aparecida sits within the basilica complex in Aparecida. Its collection brings together regional objects, among them archaeological finds and religious items.
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.
Pedra Selada State Park
Pedra Selada State Park is a state park in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Arriving in Fumaça
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park is a municipal nature park in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro.
More drives to Fumaça
- Niterói to Fumaça
- São José dos Campos to Fumaça
- Jacareí to Fumaça
- Mogi das Cruzes to Fumaça
- São Paulo to Fumaça
- Bragança Paulista to Fumaça
From Caraguatatuba to other places in Brazil
- Caraguatatuba to Tatuí
- Caraguatatuba to Jaú
- Caraguatatuba to Araxá
- Caraguatatuba to Ituiutaba
- Caraguatatuba to Itumbiara
- Caraguatatuba to Penedo
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Caraguatatuba to Fumaça?
About 4 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 180 miles.
How far is Fumaça from Caraguatatuba by car?
About 180 miles (290 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 Fumaça?
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 Fumaça use?
In order: SPI-065/099, SP-070, SP-060 and RJ-161. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Caraguatatuba and Fumaça?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 100, 0.4 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 100, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 153, 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.