The Wayro route from Ciudad del Este to Camboriú, Brazil is 537 miles (864 km), about 11 h 6 min of driving without stops. You cross from Paraguay into Brazil at about mile 4.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. This drive passes within 100 miles of the border with Paraguay.
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution in Paraguay: Departments of Alto Paraná, Amambay, Canindeyú, Concepcion, and San Pedro.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Paraguay, Brazil. Advisory issued: Paraguay August 19, 2026; Brazil August 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Paraguay: “Traffic laws are often not enforced, and other drivers may ignore stop signs, traffic lights, and speed limits.”
- Brazil: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance by road | 537 mi (864 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-277 → BR-376 → BR-101 |
| Border crossing | about mile 4, Paraguay → Brazil |
| Regions on the route | Alto Paraná, Paraná, Santa Catarina |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Crossing from Paraguay into Brazil
The route crosses at about mile 4, from Alto Paraná into Paraná. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Brazil (U.S. citizens) | Visa required: apply and get approved before you travel; travelers without visas can't enter. Passport: must be valid for one month at entry, with a blank page for each stamp. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Brazil | If you'll stay more than 180 days and drive, carry an Inter-American Driving Permit with your U.S. license. |
| Entering Paraguay (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for stays of up to 90 days. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. |
| Driving in Paraguay | You need a valid U.S. license and a valid International Driving Permit. |
| Rental car | Cross only if the rental company authorizes it in writing and gives you the papers for the border; ask before you book. |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Brazil (updated August 06, 2026); U.S. State Department, Paraguay (updated September 17, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
The Ciudad del Este–Camboriú drive in a few lines
BR-277 (406 mi) and BR-101 (83 mi) carry about 91% of the 537 miles. The first 4 miles are in Paraguay; the last 533 are in Brazil. It runs through 3 regions: Alto Paraná, Paraná, Santa Catarina. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Ciudad del Este and Camboriú
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Alto Paraná |
| BR-277 | 3–409 | 406 | Alto Paraná, Paraná |
| BR-376 | 409–451 | 42 | Paraná |
| BR-101 | 451–534 | 83 | Santa Catarina |
| local roads | 534–537 | 3 | Santa Catarina |
- Mile 4 of this route: Alto Paraná → Paraná (international border)
- Mile 451 of this route: Paraná → Santa Catarina (region line)
What to see on the way from Ciudad del Este to Camboriú
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 308), Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (mile 364), Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 385), Teatro Positivo (mile 393)
- Museums and history: Our Lady of Apparition Cathedral, Cascavel (mile 91), Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava (mile 241), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 308), Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (mile 364), Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 385), Joinville Art Museum (mile 477), Museu da Bicicleta de Joinville (mile 478), Museu Etno-Arqueológico de Itajaí (mile 527)
Our Lady of Apparition Cathedral, Cascavel
Cascavel's Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of Apparition is the Catholic cathedral of the Archdiocese of Cascavel in Paraná; the parish dates from June 10, 1952.
Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava
In the center of Guarapuava, Paraná, the historic Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava now houses the Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava.
Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal
Also called Palácio do Pinho, this early 20th-century mansion stands in the middle of the Irati National Forest in Paraná.
Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios
Also called Ponte de Dom Pedro, this bridge over the Rio dos Papagaios, which gives it its name, is protected as historic and artistic heritage of the state of Paraná.
Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha
In Campo Largo, Paraná, the Parque Histórico do Mate is a themed park that tells the story of the yerba mate cycle and ranks among the town's visitor attractions.
Teatro Positivo
Set inside the Universidade Positivo campus in Curitiba, Paraná, Teatro Positivo is a performance hall with seating for 2,400 people.
Joinville Art Museum
Opened on September 3, 1976, the Museu de Arte de Joinville documents, studies and conserves artworks, mainly by local artists. It is run by the Joinville Cultural Foundation and sits on Rua XV de Novembro.
Museu da Bicicleta de Joinville
Founded in 2000 and run by the city's cultural foundation, Joinville's bicycle museum holds more than 16,000 items, including bicycles, parts, posters, photos, unusual bikes and a model built to ride on rail tracks.
Museu Etno-Arqueológico de Itajaí
Opened in 2010, the Museu Etno-Arqueológico de Itajaí covers prehistoric shell-mound (sambaqui) archaeology and the rural life of the lower Itajaí-Mirim valley on Santa Catarina's northern coast.
In Camboriú itself
Praia das Taquaras
Reached by the Interpraias road, Praia das Taquaras (Praia de Taquaras) in Balneário Camboriú has about 1.1 km of coarse sand and calm but deep water, popular for surf casting, plus a small fishing community.
Praia do Pinho
Officially founded in 1984, Praia do Pinho in Balneário Camboriú is Brazil's first official naturist beach. The roughly 500-meter cove lies off the Interpraias road between Laranjeiras and Estaleirinho, with marked nude and clothing-optional areas.
Praia do Estaleirinho
The first of six beaches along Balneário Camboriú's Interpraias road, Praia do Estaleirinho has coarse sand and plenty of waves, and sits a little over 10 km from downtown.
More drives to Camboriú
- Paranaguá to Camboriú
- Curitiba to Camboriú
- Ponta Grossa to Camboriú
- Guarapuava to Camboriú
- Porto Alegre to Camboriú
- São Leopoldo to Camboriú
More drives from Ciudad del Este
- Ciudad del Este to Encarnación
- Ciudad del Este to Filadelfia
- Ciudad del Este to Posadas, Argentina
- Ciudad del Este to Resistencia, Argentina
- Ciudad del Este to Concordia, Argentina
- Ciudad del Este to Ituzaingó, Argentina
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ciudad del Este to Camboriú, Brazil?
About 11 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 537 miles.
How far is Camboriú, Brazil from Ciudad del Este by car?
About 537 miles (864 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.
Where does the Ciudad del Este to Camboriú drive cross the border?
At about mile 4, from Paraguay into Brazil.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Ciudad del Este into Brazil?
Visa required: apply and get approved before you travel; travelers without visas can't enter. Passport: must be valid for one month at entry, with a blank page for each stamp. If you'll stay more than 180 days and drive, carry an Inter-American Driving Permit with your U.S. license. (U.S. State Department, updated August 06, 2026.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Ciudad del Este to Camboriú drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Paraguay Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ciudad del Este to Camboriú?
In order: BR-277, BR-376 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ciudad del Este and Camboriú?
Closest to the road: Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (historic bridge, mile 364, 0.2 mi from the route); Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (museum, mile 385, 0.2 mi from the route); Teatro Positivo (theater, mile 393, 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.