The Wayro route from Caraguatatuba to Penedo is 161 miles (259 km), about 3 h 32 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 161 mi (259 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | SPI-065/099 → SP-070 → SP-060 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Driving Caraguatatuba to Penedo: the shape of the trip
SP-060 (86 mi) and SPI-065/099 (45 mi) carry about 81% of the 161 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Caraguatatuba to Penedo: the road sequence
| 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 | 71–157 | 86 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 157–161 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 144 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Penedo
- 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)
- 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"
Between 1897 and 1903, a family from Cremona built the brick Casa Indiani in Quiririm. Today the house in this Taubaté district holds the Italian Immigration Museum.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Founded in 1958 on the grounds known as the Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, Taubaté's Museu Monteiro Lobato honors the children's author with exhibitions, a historic main house, green areas and plays featuring characters from his stories.
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
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.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Within the Aparecida basilica complex, the Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (Museu Nossa Senhora Aparecida) gathers objects from the region, including archaeological pieces and sacred items. It opened in 1956.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
In 1956, São Paulo state created a set of museums for presidents born in the state, among them this one in Guaratinguetá dedicated to Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906.
In Penedo itself
Itatiaia National Park
Straddling the line between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states, Itatiaia National Park dates to 1937, when it became the first national park Brazil ever created.
Rio Pombo Nature Park
Formerly the Serrinha do Alambari Municipal Park, Rio Pombo Nature Park is a municipal nature park in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
More drives to Penedo
- Pindamonhangaba to Penedo
- Taubaté to Penedo
- São José dos Campos to Penedo
- Jacareí to Penedo
- Mogi das Cruzes to Penedo
- São Paulo to Penedo
From Caraguatatuba to other places in Brazil
- Caraguatatuba to Tatuí
- Caraguatatuba to Jaú
- Caraguatatuba to Araxá
- Caraguatatuba to Ituiutaba
- Caraguatatuba to Itumbiara
- Caraguatatuba to Historic Village of Mambucaba
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Caraguatatuba to Penedo?
About 3 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 161 miles.
What is the driving distance from Caraguatatuba to Penedo?
About 161 miles (259 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 Penedo?
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 Penedo?
In order: SPI-065/099, SP-070 and SP-060. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Caraguatatuba and Penedo?
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); Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 104, 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.