By road, Caraguatatuba and Historic Village of Mambucaba are about 103 miles (165 km) apart, or roughly 3 h 13 min of driving.
- 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.”
| Total distance | 103 mi (165 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-055 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Caraguatatuba to Historic Village of Mambucaba is like
BR-101 (67 mi) and SP-055 (20 mi) carry about 84% of the 103 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Caraguatatuba to Historic Village of Mambucaba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | |
| SP-055 | 1–21 | 20 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 21–29 | 8 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 29–32 | 3 | São Paulo |
| BR-101 | 32–99 | 67 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 99–103 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 60 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Caraguatatuba and Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tabatinga Beach (mile 11), Ruínas da Lagoinha (mile 18), Itamambuca Beach (mile 37), Fazenda Beach (mile 52)
- Nature and outdoors: Tabatinga Beach (mile 11), Ponta Aguda Beach (mile 12), Sununga Beach (mile 23), Itamambuca Beach (mile 37), Fazenda Beach (mile 52), Serra da Bocaina National Park (mile 90)
- Museums and history: Ruínas da Lagoinha (mile 18), Aquário de Ubatuba (mile 29), Casa da Farinha (mile 52)
Tabatinga Beach
Tabatinga Beach (Praia da Tabatinga) lies 18 km from central Caraguatatuba, on the boundary with the municipality of Ubatuba.
Ponta Aguda Beach
Reached from Tabatinga Beach on the Ubatuba–Caraguatatuba line, Ponta Aguda is an almost deserted beach with few facilities, where the sea forms a natural pool among the rocks at one end.
Ruínas da Lagoinha
In Ubatuba, the Ruínas da Lagoinha, remains of the Lagoinha sugar mill, were listed by CONDEPHAAT in the 1980s for their archaeological interest and are managed by the Ubatuba Art and Culture Foundation.
Sununga Beach
Known as the "skimboard capital," Sununga Beach (Praia da Sununga) in Ubatuba is famed among skimboarders and has appeared in films such as O Pinguim e o Pescador.
Aquário de Ubatuba
Opened in February 1996, the Aquário de Ubatuba is a privately run aquarium in Ubatuba whose mission is to preserve and share knowledge of biodiversity.
Itamambuca Beach
Itamambuca is a Ubatuba beach about 15 km north of the town center, between Vermelha do Norte and Félix beaches, and known for hosting international surf championships.
Fazenda Beach
In Picinguaba, within Ubatuba, Fazenda Beach (Praia da Fazenda) is where the Atlantic Forest meets the sea, and it has served as a filming location for movies such as Hans Staden and Desmundo.
Casa da Farinha
Listed as municipal heritage in 2003, Ubatuba's Casa da Farinha is a preserved former mill built in 1885 by Firmino Joaquim Ferreira Veiga.
Serra da Bocaina National Park
Serra da Bocaina National Park is a Brazilian national park that straddles the border between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo states.
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.
More drives to Historic Village of Mambucaba
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- São José dos Campos to Historic Village of Mambucaba
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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 Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 3 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 103 miles.
What is the driving distance from Caraguatatuba to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 103 miles (165 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 Caraguatatuba to Historic Village of Mambucaba drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Caraguatatuba to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
In order: SP-055 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Caraguatatuba to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
Closest to the road: Tabatinga Beach (beach, mile 11, 0.5 mi from the route); Ruínas da Lagoinha (ruins, mile 18, 0.6 mi from the route); Fazenda Beach (beach, mile 52, 0.6 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.