Plan on about 10 h 24 min of driving for the 420-mile (676 km) trip from Guarapari to Historic Village of Mambucaba, 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 | 420 mi (676 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 24 min |
| Main roads, in order | ES-480 → BR-101 → CA-M-197 → RJ-238 → RJ-180 → BR-040 → BR-116 → RJ-145 → RJ-139 → BR-494 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Guarapari to Historic Village of Mambucaba drive plays out
RJ-180 (152 mi) and BR-101 (140 mi) carry about 70% of the 420 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Guarapari to Historic Village of Mambucaba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-480 | 1–4 | 3 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 4–119 | 115 | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 119–121 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 121–126 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| CA-M-197 | 126–129 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-238 | 129–133 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-180 | 133–285 | 152 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 285–295 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 295–303 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 303–305 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 305–349 | 44 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-145 | 349–359 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-139 | 359–365 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 365–399 | 34 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 399–414 | 15 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 414–420 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 83 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Nature and outdoors: Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (mile 46), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 50), Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 258), Tijuca National Park (mile 295)
- Museums and history: Itabira Natural Monument (mile 50), Museu Antônio Parreiras (mile 287), Museu do Negro (mile 291), Museu Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (mile 295)
Frade e a Freira Natural Monument
Created by state decree in 2007, the Frade e a Freira Natural Monument is a state-run protected area in Espírito Santo spanning parts of Itapemirim, Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Vargem Alta.
Itabira Natural Monument
Itabira Natural Monument is a protected area in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, listed in the natural monument category.
Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park
Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park is a protected area in Rio de Janeiro state, set aside by the municipality to safeguard a stretch of Atlantic Forest.
Museu Antônio Parreiras
In Niterói's Ingá neighborhood, on Rua Tiradentes, the Museu Antônio Parreiras is devoted to preserving the memory and work of Brazilian painter Antônio Parreiras.
Pedra de Itapuca
Between Icaraí and Flechas beaches in Niterói, Pedra de Itapuca is a rock formation considered one of the symbols of the city.
Convent of Santo Antônio
Atop Morro de Santo Antônio and facing Largo da Carioca, this Franciscan convent in central Rio forms, with the neighboring Church of the Third Order of St. Francis of Penance, one of the city's surviving colonial ensembles.
Museu do Negro
Museu do Negro is a museum in Rio de Janeiro dedicated to the history of Black people in Brazil, with a particular focus on religion.
Tijuca National Park
Covering mountains inside the city of Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca National Park is an urban national park within the Atlantic Forest Biosphere Reserve, managed by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation.
Museu Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
The Museu Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro covers the history of the state's prisons and displays contraband seized in prison units, from cell phones to tools used in escape attempts.
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 Guarapari to other places in Brazil
- Guarapari to Itabira
- Guarapari to Barra do Piraí
- Guarapari to Itaguaí
- Guarapari to Penedo
- Guarapari to Fumaça
- Guarapari to Guaratinguetá
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Guarapari to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 10 h 24 min of driving without stops, over 420 miles.
What is the driving distance from Guarapari to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 420 miles (676 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Guarapari to Historic Village of Mambucaba drive?
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 Guarapari to Historic Village of Mambucaba use?
In order: ES-480, BR-101, CA-M-197, RJ-238, RJ-180, BR-040, BR-116, RJ-145, RJ-139 and BR-494. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Guarapari to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
Closest to the road: Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (protected area, mile 46, 1 mi from the route); Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (protected area, mile 258, 1 mi from the route); Museu Antônio Parreiras (museum, mile 287, 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.