Plan on about 7 h 56 min of driving for the 398-mile (641 km) trip from Curitiba to Guaíra, before any stops.
- 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 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: Brazil. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Total distance | 398 mi (641 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-277 → BR-467 → BR-163 |
| States on the route | Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Curitiba–Guaíra drive in a few lines
BR-277 (301 mi) and BR-163 (64 mi) carry about 92% of the 398 miles. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Curitiba to Guaíra
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 3–304 | 301 | Paraná |
| BR-467 | 304–332 | 28 | Paraná |
| BR-163 | 332–396 | 64 | Paraná |
| local roads | 396–398 | 2 | Paraná |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Curitiba and Guaíra
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 13), Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (mile 34), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 89)
- Museums and history: Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 13), Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (mile 34), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 89), Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava (mile 157), Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava (mile 157), Our Lady of Apparition Cathedral, Cascavel (mile 308), Christ the King Cathedral, Toledo (mile 333), Museu Histórico Willy Barth (mile 337)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava
Local history is the focus at the Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava, in central Guarapuava, Paraná, whose collection also includes objects used by Indigenous groups who once lived in the region.
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.
Christ the King Cathedral, Toledo
In the center of Toledo, Paraná, Christ the King Cathedral is the Catholic seat of the Diocese of Toledo in Brazil.
Museu Histórico Willy Barth
Museu Histórico Willy Barth is an art and history museum in Toledo, western Paraná, with roughly 45,000 items, including documents, photographs and historical objects.
More drives to Guaíra
- Bento Gonçalves to Guaíra
- Santa Cruz do Sul to Guaíra
- Santa Maria, Brazil to Guaíra
- Guarapuava to Guaíra
- Ponta Grossa to Guaíra
- Paranaguá to Guaíra
From Curitiba to other places in Brazil
- Curitiba to Ponta Grossa
- Curitiba to Guarapuava
- Curitiba to Itanhaém
- Curitiba to Apucarana
- Curitiba to Sorocaba
- Curitiba to Londrina
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Curitiba to Guaíra?
About 7 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 398 miles.
How far is Guaíra from Curitiba by car?
About 398 miles (641 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 Curitiba to Guaíra?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Curitiba to Guaíra?
In order: BR-277, BR-467 and BR-163. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Curitiba and Guaíra?
Closest to the road: Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (museum, mile 13, 0.1 mi from the route); Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (historic bridge, mile 34, 0.1 mi from the route); Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (historic estate, mile 89, 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.