Plan on about 10 h 39 min of driving for the 521-mile (839 km) trip from Guarapuava to Guaratinguetá, 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance by road | 521 mi (839 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-277 → BR-373 → BR-376 → PRC-373 → PR-151 → PR-239 → SP-258 → SP-250 → SP-270 → SPI 091/270 → SP-075 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-060 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Guarapuava to Guaratinguetá is like
SP-060 (104 mi) and PR-151 (89 mi) carry about 37% of the 521 miles. It runs through 2 states: Paraná, São Paulo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Guarapuava to Guaratinguetá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 5–29 | 24 | Paraná |
| BR-373 | 29–91 | 62 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 91–94 | 3 | Paraná |
| BR-376 | 94–98 | 4 | Paraná |
| connecting roads | 98–99 | 1 | Paraná |
| PRC-373 | 99–104 | 5 | Paraná |
| PR-151 | 104–193 | 89 | Paraná |
| PR-239 | 193–200 | 7 | Paraná |
| SP-258 | 200–275 | 75 | Paraná, São Paulo |
| SP-250 | 275–309 | 34 | São Paulo |
| SP-270 | 309–357 | 48 | São Paulo |
| SPI 091/270 | 357–361 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-075 | 361–365 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 365–406 | 41 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 406–416 | 10 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 416–520 | 104 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 520–521 | 1 | São Paulo |
- Mile 202 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Guarapuava and Guaratinguetá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jaguariaíva River Canyon (mile 176)
- Nature and outdoors: Campos Gerais National Park (mile 107), Parque Estadual Vale do Códo (mile 166), Jaguariaíva River Canyon (mile 176)
- Museums and history: Museu Campos Gerais (mile 99), Sorocaba Metropolitan Cathedral (mile 352), Jewish Museum of São Paulo (mile 413), Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani" (mile 488)
Museu Campos Gerais
Run by the State University of Ponta Grossa, Museu Campos Gerais works to preserve the cultural heritage of Paraná's Campos Gerais region.
Campos Gerais National Park
Created in 2006 across Ponta Grossa, Castro and Carambeí, Campos Gerais National Park protects native grasslands and Araucaria forest, with visitor sites like the Buraco do Padre sinkhole and the Mariquinha and São Jorge River waterfalls.
Parque Estadual Vale do Códo
Vale do Codó State Park lies in the municipality of Jaguariaíva, Paraná, about 230 km from Curitiba, inside the Escarpa Devoniana Environmental Protection Area.
Jaguariaíva River Canyon
The Jaguariaíva River runs through this canyon in Jaguariaíva, in the Brazilian state of Paraná.
Sorocaba Metropolitan Cathedral
Home of the Archdiocese of Sorocaba, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Nossa Senhora da Ponte faces Coronel Fernando Prestes square downtown and dates back more than 200 years.
Teatro da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo
Teatro da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo is a theater in the city of São Paulo, Brazil.
Jewish Museum of São Paulo
São Paulo's Jewish Museum presents exhibits on Jewish life in Brazil, with a collection of more than 2,000 items brought by immigrants.
Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani"
Photos, furniture, machinery and a period classroom recall immigrant life at the Italian Immigration Museum, housed in the brick Casa Indiani in Quiririm, a district of Taubaté.
When you get to Guaratinguetá
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
Guaratinguetá's history museum honors Francisco de Paula Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906, who lived in the town. São Paulo state created it in 1956 along with museums for other presidents born in the state.
Museu Frei Galvão
In Guaratinguetá, São Paulo state, the Museu Frei Galvão operates as a municipal cultural institution backed by the city and a local friends' association.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Archaeological pieces and sacred objects from the region fill the Our Lady of Aparecida Museum, within the Aparecida basilica complex. The museum opened in 1956.
More drives to Guaratinguetá
- Jacareí to Guaratinguetá
- São Paulo to Guaratinguetá
- Jundiaí to Guaratinguetá
- Sorocaba to Guaratinguetá
- Itu to Guaratinguetá
- Limeira to Guaratinguetá
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 is the drive from Guarapuava to Guaratinguetá?
About 10 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 521 miles.
How far is Guaratinguetá from Guarapuava by car?
About 521 miles (839 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 Guaratinguetá 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 Guarapuava to Guaratinguetá use?
In order: BR-277, BR-373, BR-376, PRC-373, PR-151, PR-239, SP-258, SP-250, SP-270, SPI 091/270, SP-075, SP-280, SP-015 and SP-060. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Guarapuava to Guaratinguetá?
Closest to the road: Jaguariaíva River Canyon (canyon, mile 176, 0.7 mi from the route); Sorocaba Metropolitan Cathedral (cathedral, mile 352, 2 mi from the route); Teatro da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (theater, mile 411, 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.