The Wayro route from Caxias do Sul to Paranaguá is 465 miles (748 km), about 9 h 50 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 | 465 mi (748 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | RSC-453 → BR-453 → ERS-486 → BR-101 → SC-417 → PR-412 → PR-508 → BR-277 |
| States on the route | Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Caxias do Sul to Paranaguá is like
BR-101 (308 mi) and RSC-453 (47 mi) carry about 76% of the 465 miles. It runs through 3 states: Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Paraná. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Caxias do Sul to Paranaguá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-453 | 3–12 | 9 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-453 | 12–40 | 28 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-453 | 40–78 | 38 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-486 | 78–98 | 20 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 98–99 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-101 | 99–407 | 308 | Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 407–413 | 6 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-417 | 413–427 | 14 | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| local roads | 427–431 | 4 | Paraná |
| PR-412 | 431–439 | 8 | Paraná |
| PR-508 | 439–457 | 18 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 457–464 | 7 | Paraná |
| local roads | 464–465 | 1 | Paraná |
- Mile 127 of this route: Rio Grande do Sul → Santa Catarina (state line)
- Mile 421 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Caxias do Sul and Paranaguá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Etnográfico Casa dos Açores (mile 297)
- Nature and outdoors: Aparados da Serra National Park (mile 71), Praia da Guarita (mile 122), Lagoa de Ibiraquera (mile 244), Boguaçu State Park (mile 424), Ilhas dos Currais Marine National Park (mile 437), Parque Estadual Rio da Onça (mile 439)
- Museums and history: Museu Etnográfico Casa dos Açores (mile 297), Palácio Marcos Konder (mile 338), Museu Arqueológico de Sambaqui de Joinville (mile 388)
Aparados da Serra National Park
Created in 1959 to protect Itaimbezinho canyon, Aparados da Serra National Park spans 25,328 acres in the Serra Geral range and also includes the Fortaleza, Malacara and Índios Coroado canyons.
Praia da Guarita
Guarita Beach in Torres, Rio Grande do Sul, is a public beach resort along the city's coast.
Lagoa de Ibiraquera
Lagoa de Ibiraquera is a coastal lagoon in Imbituba, Santa Catarina, whose sandbar along the shore gives names to Barra de Ibiraquera and Praia de Ibiraquera.
Museu Etnográfico Casa dos Açores
Also called the Museu de São Miguel, the Museu Etnográfico Casa dos Açores in São Miguel da Terra Firme, Biguaçu, preserves the memory of Portuguese-Brazilian heritage in the greater Florianópolis area.
Palácio Marcos Konder
In the city of Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Palácio Marcos Konder is a 20th-century building listed as protected heritage by the FCC.
Museu Arqueológico de Sambaqui de Joinville
In Joinville, Santa Catarina, this archaeological museum explores the way of life and culture of the fisher-hunter-gatherer groups who were among the first peoples to spread across South America and settle what is now Brazil.
Boguaçu State Park
Boguaçu State Park (Parque Estadual do Boguaçu) is a protected state park in the Brazilian state of Paraná.
Ilhas dos Currais Marine National Park
In the Brazilian state of Paraná, Ilhas dos Currais Marine National Park protects an important bird nesting site and a refuge and feeding ground for fish, including two endangered grouper species.
Parque Estadual Rio da Onça
Created by state decree on June 5, 1981, Parque Estadual Rio da Onça is a protected conservation area in Matinhos, in the Brazilian state of Paraná.
More drives to Paranaguá
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- Ponta Grossa to Paranaguá
- Guarapuava to Paranaguá
- Mogi das Cruzes to Paranaguá
- Campinas to Paranaguá
- Bragança Paulista to Paranaguá
From Caxias do Sul to other places in Brazil
- Caxias do Sul to Francisco Beltrão
- Caxias do Sul to Campo Mourão
- Caxias do Sul to Santa Maria, Brazil
- Caxias do Sul to Itajaí
- Caxias do Sul to Blumenau
- Caxias do Sul to Jaraguá do Sul
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Caxias do Sul to Paranaguá?
About 9 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 465 miles.
What is the driving distance from Caxias do Sul to Paranaguá?
About 465 miles (748 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 Caxias do Sul to Paranaguá?
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 Caxias do Sul to Paranaguá use?
In order: RSC-453, BR-453, ERS-486, BR-101, SC-417, PR-412, PR-508 and BR-277. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Caxias do Sul to Paranaguá?
Closest to the road: Lagoa de Ibiraquera (lagoon, mile 244, 1 mi from the route); Museu Etnográfico Casa dos Açores (anthropology museum, mile 297, 0.1 mi from the route); Parque Estadual Rio da Onça (state park, mile 439, 2 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.