Catanduva to Historic Village of Mambucaba is about 415 road miles (668 km): roughly 9 h 42 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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| Distance | 415 mi (668 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-310 → SP-330 → SP-065 → SP-060 → SP-171 → RJ-165 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Catanduva to Historic Village of Mambucaba
SP-310 (143 mi) and SP-065 (87 mi) carry about 55% of the 415 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Catanduva to Historic Village of Mambucaba, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-310 | 2–145 | 143 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 145–176 | 31 | São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 176–263 | 87 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 263–264 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 264–329 | 65 | São Paulo |
| SP-171 | 329–372 | 43 | São Paulo |
| RJ-165 | 372–385 | 13 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 385–411 | 26 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 411–415 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 373 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Catanduva to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Ecológico de São Carlos (mile 94), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 326)
- Nature and outdoors: Museu de História Natural (mile 187), Itapetinga State Park (mile 231), Serra da Bocaina National Park (mile 402)
- Museums and history: Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa (mile 71), Museu Exploratório de Ciências da Unicamp (mile 182), Museu de História Natural (mile 187), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 326), Museu Forte Defensor Perpétuo (mile 386)
- With kids: Parque Ecológico de São Carlos (mile 94)
Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa
Araraquara's Casa da Cultura occupies a 1914 mansion protected by São Paulo's heritage council, CONDEPHAAT. It holds historical collections ranging from documents to artworks, plus a small theater and rooms for cultural workshops.
Parque Ecológico de São Carlos
Officially named Parque Ecológico Dr. Antônio Teixeira Vianna, this ecological park belongs to the city of São Carlos and sits right next to the Federal University of São Carlos.
Museu Exploratório de Ciências da Unicamp
Run by the State University of Campinas (Unicamp), the Museu Exploratório de Ciências aims to reveal the relationship between humans and nature; its headquarters design came from an international competition held in 2009.
Museu de História Natural
In Campinas' Bosque dos Jequitibás, the Natural History Museum (Museu de História Natural) has displayed about 5,000 pieces since 1939, from taxidermied mammals, birds and reptiles to fossils and specimens from Brazil's biomes.
Itapetinga State Park
Created in 2010, Itapetinga State Park (Parque Estadual de Itapetinga) protects an area of São Paulo state shared by Atibaia, Bom Jesus dos Perdões, Mairiporã and Nazaré Paulista.
Municipal Market of São José dos Campos
Completed in 1923 on the site of an 1896 market, the heritage-listed Municipal Market of São José dos Campos sells cheeses, spices, medicinal herbs, preserves, fish and meat, and is known for pastel with sugarcane juice.
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 Forte Defensor Perpétuo
Installed in Paraty's Forte Defensor Perpétuo, this history museum focuses on the military, urban and cultural past of the region and its local traditions.
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.
Once you reach 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
- Guaratinguetá to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Caraguatatuba to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Pindamonhangaba to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Taubaté to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Niterói to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- São José dos Campos to Historic Village of Mambucaba
From Catanduva to other places in Brazil
- Catanduva to Araxá
- Catanduva to Paranapiacaba
- Catanduva to Itanhaém
- Catanduva to Guaratinguetá
- Catanduva to Penedo
- Catanduva to Trindade
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Catanduva to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 9 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 415 miles.
What is the driving distance from Catanduva to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 415 miles (668 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 Catanduva to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Catanduva to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
In order: SP-310, SP-330, SP-065, SP-060, SP-171, RJ-165 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Catanduva and Historic Village of Mambucaba?
Closest to the road: Parque Ecológico de São Carlos (zoo, mile 94, 0.4 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 326, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Forte Defensor Perpétuo (museum, mile 386, 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.