Plan on about 8 h 34 min of driving for the 398-mile (641 km) trip from Curitiba to Poços de Caldas, before any 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance by road | 398 mi (641 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → SP-021 → SP-348 → SP-083 → SP-340 → SP-344 → SP-342 → BR-267 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Curitiba to Poços de Caldas
BR-116 (228 mi) and SP-340 (52 mi) carry about 70% of the 398 miles. It runs through 3 states: Paraná, São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Curitiba to Poços de Caldas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Paraná |
| BR-116 | 6–234 | 228 | Paraná, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 234–235 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 235–250 | 15 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 250–252 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-348 | 252–288 | 36 | São Paulo |
| SP-083 | 288–299 | 11 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 299–303 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-340 | 303–355 | 52 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 355–356 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-344 | 356–372 | 16 | São Paulo |
| SP-342 | 372–387 | 15 | São Paulo |
| BR-267 | 387–395 | 8 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 395–398 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 62 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 389 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Poços de Caldas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Índio (mile 232)
- Nature and outdoors: Graciosa State Park (mile 24), Pico Paraná State Park (mile 29), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 88), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 126)
- Museums and history: Museu do Índio (mile 232), Basilica Minor Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Embu das Artes) (mile 232), Aldeia de Carapicuíba (mile 239), Catedral Metropolitana de São João da Boa Vista (mile 372)
Graciosa State Park
Created by state decree in 1990 near Morretes, Paraná, Graciosa State Park protects dense Atlantic Forest, with a mandate to preserve the area's water regime, plants and wildlife.
Pico Paraná State Park
Pico Paraná State Park protects well-preserved Atlantic Forest in Paraná state and contains a massif with the highest peak in southern Brazil.
Rio Turvo State Park
Roughly 73,900 hectares of Atlantic Forest fall within Rio Turvo State Park, which reaches into Cajati, Barra do Turvo and Jacupiranga. It has trails, a waterfall, a cave and Morro do Guaraú.
Campina do Encantado State Park
Described as a unique ecosystem of great scientific value, Campina do Encantado State Park in Pariquera-Açu, São Paulo, safeguards a peat bog along with a patch of wetland forest.
Museu do Índio
In Embu das Artes, São Paulo, this private museum linked to an Indigenous culture information center displays over 500 ethnographic pieces and runs cultural programs about Brazil's Indigenous peoples.
Basilica Minor Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Embu das Artes)
On the line between Cotia and Embu das Artes in São Paulo state, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima is a Catholic church served by the Heralds of the Gospel.
Aldeia de Carapicuíba
Aldeia de Carapicuíba is a historic center in the municipality of Carapicuíba, part of the São Paulo metropolitan area, and also the seat of one of its districts.
Teatro Polytheama
Opened in 1911, Teatro Polytheama is a performance venue in Jundiaí, in the interior of São Paulo state.
Catedral Metropolitana de São João da Boa Vista
The Cathedral of São João Batista is the seat and main church of the Diocese of São João da Boa Vista.
In Poços de Caldas itself
Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health
Built in 1937 on the site of the original parish church, the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health (Basílica de Nossa Senhora da Saúde) is a Catholic church in Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais.
More drives to Poços de Caldas
- Limeira to Poços de Caldas
- Campinas to Poços de Caldas
- São Carlos to Poços de Caldas
- Jundiaí to Poços de Caldas
- Araraquara to Poços de Caldas
- Bragança Paulista to Poços de Caldas
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 Poços de Caldas?
About 8 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 398 miles.
How far is Poços de Caldas 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 Poços de Caldas?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Curitiba to Poços de Caldas?
In order: BR-116, SP-021, SP-348, SP-083, SP-340, SP-344, SP-342 and BR-267. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Curitiba to Poços de Caldas?
Closest to the road: Museu do Índio (museum, mile 232, 0.4 mi from the route); Aldeia de Carapicuíba (historic site, mile 239, 2 mi from the route); Catedral Metropolitana de São João da Boa Vista (cathedral, mile 372, 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.