By road, Guarapuava and Cubatão are about 404 miles (650 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 52 min of driving.
- 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 404 mi (650 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-277 → BR-116 → SP-055 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Guarapuava to Cubatão is like
BR-116 (164 mi) and BR-277 (151 mi) carry about 78% of the 404 miles. It runs through 2 states: Paraná, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Guarapuava to Cubatão: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 5–156 | 151 | Paraná |
| local roads | 156–165 | 9 | Paraná |
| BR-116 | 165–329 | 164 | Paraná, São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 329–403 | 74 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 403–404 | 1 | São Paulo |
- Mile 220 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
What to see on the way from Guarapuava to Cubatão
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 68), Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (mile 124), Cathedral Basilica Minor of Our Lady of Light, Curitiba (mile 159), Museu de Arte Contemporânea do Paraná (mile 159), Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 357)
- Nature and outdoors: Pico Paraná State Park (mile 188), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 247), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 285), Praia da Tupi (mile 392)
- Museums and history: Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 68), Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (mile 124), Cathedral Basilica Minor of Our Lady of Light, Curitiba (mile 159), Museu de Arte Contemporânea do Paraná (mile 159), Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 357)
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.
Cathedral Basilica Minor of Our Lady of Light, Curitiba
Curitiba Cathedral is a Catholic church on a site where a small wooden church dedicated to Our Lady of Light was built in 1668.
Museu de Arte Contemporânea do Paraná
Maintained by the Paraná state government, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Paraná collects paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints by Brazilian artists, especially from Paraná.
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
Rio Turvo State Park protects Atlantic Forest across Cajati, Barra do Turvo and Jacupiranga. Besides its trails, it holds the Cachoeira do Azeite waterfall, the Gruta da Capelinha cave and Morro do Guaraú.
Campina do Encantado State Park
A peat bog and a stretch of wetland forest are protected in Campina do Encantado State Park, in Pariquera-Açu, São Paulo state. The ecosystem is described as unique and of great scientific interest.
Ruínas do Abarebebê
Ruínas do Abarebebê are the remains of the Church of São João Batista in Peruíbe, first built of wood in the early colonial period in a settlement founded around 1540. The name honors Jesuit priest Leonardo Nunes.
Praia da Tupi
Praia da Tupi is a beach in Praia Grande, São Paulo state, with yellowish sand and blue water; it is one of the city's less crowded beaches and a favorite with surfers.
When you get to Cubatão
Santos Botanical Garden
Named for activist Chico Mendes, Santos Botanical Garden is an ecological park that preserves plant species and grows seedlings for the beachfront gardens and other public spaces of Santos.
Museum of Natural Sciences and Cultural Center Jewels of Nature
São Vicente's Museum of Natural Sciences and Cultural Center Jewels of Nature (Joias da Natureza) is a museum of mineralogy and natural sciences in São Paulo state.
Calçada do Lorena
Calçada do Lorena, in the Serra do Mar of São Paulo state, was the first paved road linking São Paulo to Santos, built on the orders of governor Bernardo José Maria de Lorena.
More drives to Cubatão
- São Paulo to Cubatão
- Jundiaí to Cubatão
- Bragança Paulista to Cubatão
- Itu to Cubatão
- Campinas to Cubatão
- Limeira to Cubatão
From Guarapuava to other places in Brazil
- Guarapuava to Guaíra
- Guarapuava to Ourinhos
- Guarapuava to Itapetininga
- Guarapuava to Tatuí
- Guarapuava to Itanhaém
- Guarapuava to Jaú
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Guarapuava to Cubatão?
About 8 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 404 miles.
How far is Cubatão from Guarapuava by car?
About 404 miles (650 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 Guarapuava to Cubatão drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Guarapuava to Cubatão?
In order: BR-277, BR-116 and SP-055. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Guarapuava and Cubatão?
Closest to the road: Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (historic bridge, mile 124, 0.1 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica Minor of Our Lady of Light, Curitiba (cathedral, mile 159, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu de Arte Contemporânea do Paraná (contemporary art museum, mile 159, 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.