The Wayro route from Guarapari to Trancoso is 361 miles (581 km), about 10 h 20 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 361 mi (581 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | ES-480 → BR-101 → BA-283 → BA-987 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Guarapari–Trancoso drive in a few lines
BR-101 (318 mi) and BA-283 (22 mi) carry about 94% of the 361 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Bahia. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Guarapari to Trancoso
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-480 | 1–4 | 3 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 4–322 | 318 | Espírito Santo, Bahia |
| local roads | 322–327 | 5 | Bahia |
| BA-283 | 327–339 | 12 | Bahia |
| local roads | 339–345 | 6 | Bahia |
| BA-283 | 345–355 | 10 | Bahia |
| connecting roads | 355–357 | 2 | Bahia |
| BA-987 | 357–360 | 3 | Bahia |
| local roads | 360–361 | 1 | Bahia |
- Mile 204 of this route: Espírito Santo → Bahia (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Trancoso
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 162), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 162)
- Nature and outdoors: Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 9), Morro do Penedo Natural Monument (mile 30), Fonte Grande State Park (mile 32), Monte Pascoal National Park (mile 337)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico da Ilha das Caieiras (mile 35), Ruins of the Church of São José do Queimado (mile 43), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 162), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 162)
Paulo César Vinha State Park
Along the Atlantic shore in Guarapari, Paulo César Vinha State Park protects dunes, lagoons and marshes. Its trails lead to the beach and to Lagoa de Caraís.
Morro do Penedo Natural Monument
Morro do Penedo Natural Monument protects a small sugarloaf-shaped hill on the shore of the bay south of Vitória, the capital of Espírito Santo state.
Fonte Grande State Park
Fonte Grande State Park is a state-protected park in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo.
Museu Histórico da Ilha das Caieiras
On Ilha das Caieiras in Vitória, Espírito Santo, this history museum is named for Manoel Passos Lyrio; an expansion begun in 2022 adds a section devoted to local fishermen.
Ruins of the Church of São José do Queimado
In the Queimado district of Serra, Espírito Santo, these church ruins stand as a historic reminder of the Queimado Insurrection, an 1849 slave uprising.
Buddha of Ibiraçu
Beside the BR-101 highway in Ibiraçu, a 35-meter Buddha statue rises at the Morro da Vargem Zen monastery. The giant figure, part of the monastery grounds, was officially inaugurated in August 2021.
St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus
St. Matthew Cathedral in the municipality of São Mateus is a Catholic church regarded as a reference for modern religious art in Brazil.
Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra
Set in a former seminary chapel in São Mateus, Espírito Santo, this museum of sacred art was founded by Bishop Dom Aldo Gerna.
Monte Pascoal National Park
Set in the Brazilian state of Bahia, Monte Pascoal National Park is a national park and protected natural area.
More drives to Trancoso
- Aracruz to Trancoso
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Trancoso
- Muriaé to Trancoso
- Macaé to Trancoso
- Rio das Ostras to Trancoso
- Itabuna to Trancoso
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 Historic Village of Mambucaba
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Guarapari to Trancoso?
About 10 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 361 miles.
What is the driving distance from Guarapari to Trancoso?
About 361 miles (581 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 Guarapari to Trancoso?
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 Trancoso use?
In order: ES-480, BR-101, BA-283 and BA-987. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Guarapari to Trancoso?
Closest to the road: Buddha of Ibiraçu (statue, mile 68, 2 mi from the route); St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (cathedral, mile 162, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (museum, mile 162, 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.