By road, Guaratinguetá and Historic Village of Mambucaba are about 87 miles (140 km) apart, or roughly 3 h 19 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 | 87 mi (140 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-171 → RJ-165 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving Guaratinguetá to Historic Village of Mambucaba: the shape of the trip
SP-171 (43 mi) and BR-101 (25 mi) carry about 78% of the 87 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Guaratinguetá to Historic Village of Mambucaba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-171 | 1–44 | 43 | São Paulo |
| RJ-165 | 44–58 | 14 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 58–83 | 25 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 83–87 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 45 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jabaquara Beach (mile 59), Praia Grande (mile 64)
- Nature and outdoors: Jabaquara Beach (mile 59), Praia Grande (mile 64), Serra da Bocaina National Park (mile 75)
- Museums and history: Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty) (mile 58)
Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty)
Housed in the Igreja de Santa Rita de Cássia, Paraty's Museu de Arte Sacra preserves sacred art from the 17th to 19th centuries and is maintained by IPHAN.
Jabaquara Beach
Jabaquara Beach (Praia do Jabaquara) is the largest beach in central Paraty, within the municipality of Paraty.
Praia Grande
Praia Grande is a beach in Paraty with access to trails that lead to waterfalls in the surrounding area, making it a handy stop for a walk.
Serra da Bocaina National Park
Serra da Bocaina National Park is a Brazilian national park that straddles the border between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo states.
In Historic Village of Mambucaba itself
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
- 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
- Jacareí to Historic Village of Mambucaba
From Guaratinguetá to other places in Brazil
- Guaratinguetá to Araxá
- Guaratinguetá to Araguari
- Guaratinguetá to Ituiutaba
- Guaratinguetá to Catalão
- Guaratinguetá to Itumbiara
- Guaratinguetá to Trindade
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Guaratinguetá to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 3 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 87 miles.
What is the driving distance from Guaratinguetá to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 87 miles (140 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 Guaratinguetá to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Guaratinguetá to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
In order: SP-171, RJ-165 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Guaratinguetá to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
Closest to the road: Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty) (museum, mile 58, 1 mi from the route); Jabaquara Beach (beach, mile 59, 0.8 mi from the route); Praia Grande (beach, mile 64, 0.1 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.