The Wayro route from Historic Village of Mambucaba to Paranapiacaba is 200 miles (322 km), about 5 h 53 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance | 200 mi (322 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → SP-055 → SPI 097/055 → SPI-065/099 → SP-088 → SP-102 → SP-043 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Historic Village of Mambucaba to Paranapiacaba: the shape of the trip
BR-101 (67 mi) and SP-088 (46 mi) carry about 56% of the 200 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Historic Village of Mambucaba to Paranapiacaba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 4–71 | 67 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 71–74 | 3 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 74–81 | 7 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 81–100 | 19 | São Paulo |
| SPI 097/055 | 100–106 | 6 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 106–107 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SPI-065/099 | 107–124 | 17 | São Paulo |
| SP-088 | 124–170 | 46 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 170–175 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-102 | 175–182 | 7 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 182–183 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-043 | 183–190 | 7 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 190–200 | 10 | São Paulo |
- Mile 43 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Stops between Historic Village of Mambucaba and Paranapiacaba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Núcleo Picinguaba (mile 49), Ruínas da Lagoinha (mile 85), Mococa Beach (mile 93), Massaguaçu Beach (mile 96)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra da Bocaina National Park (mile 12), Saco da Velha (mile 32), Núcleo Picinguaba (mile 49), Grande Beach (Ubatuba) (mile 75), Enseada Beach (Ubatuba) (mile 76), Mococa Beach (mile 93), Massaguaçu Beach (mile 96)
- Museums and history: Unidades Habitacionais de Picinguaba (mile 49), Ruínas da Lagoinha (mile 85)
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.
Saco da Velha
Unidades Habitacionais de Picinguaba
Protected since 1990 for its historic interest, the Vila de Picinguaba in Ubatuba keeps traces of early 19th-century sugar production and wattle-and-daub caiçara homes with leaf roofs.
Núcleo Picinguaba
Núcleo Picinguaba is a conservation area in Ubatuba, São Paulo state, and one of the ten units of Serra do Mar State Park.
Grande Beach (Ubatuba)
Close to central Ubatuba, Praia Grande runs along both sides of the Rio-Santos highway, and in fall and winter the waves at its left end attract surfers.
Enseada Beach (Ubatuba)
Praia da Enseada is a Ubatuba beach near the town center, lying between Perequê Mirim and Toninhas beaches.
Ruínas da Lagoinha
In Ubatuba, the Ruínas da Lagoinha, remains of the Lagoinha sugar mill, were listed by CONDEPHAAT in the 1980s for their archaeological interest and are managed by the Ubatuba Art and Culture Foundation.
Mococa Beach
At the mouth of the Mococa River in Caraguatatuba, between Cocanha and Tabatinga beaches, Mococa Beach (Praia da Mococa) has several kiosks along its shore and a quiet setting.
Massaguaçu Beach
Along most of its length, Massaguaçu Beach (Praia do Massaguaçu) in Caraguatatuba has a steep shore break, with sea currents running close to the shoreline.
Arriving in Paranapiacaba
Museu Tecnológico Ferroviário do Funicular
In the village of Paranapiacaba, high in the Serra do Mar, this railway museum fills sheds that once served as workshops for the funicular trains running between Raiz da Serra in Cubatão and the plateau.
Casa Fox
Casa Fox is a museum at Paranapiacaba made of two restored, semi-detached workers' houses that share the personal and collective memories of local residents. It is named after Daniel M. Fox.
More drives to Paranapiacaba
- São Paulo to Paranapiacaba
- Jundiaí to Paranapiacaba
- Bragança Paulista to Paranapiacaba
- Campinas to Paranapiacaba
- Itu to Paranapiacaba
- Limeira to Paranapiacaba
From Historic Village of Mambucaba to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Historic Village of Mambucaba to Paranapiacaba?
About 5 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 200 miles.
What is the driving distance from Historic Village of Mambucaba to Paranapiacaba?
About 200 miles (322 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 Historic Village of Mambucaba to Paranapiacaba drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Historic Village of Mambucaba to Paranapiacaba?
In order: BR-101, SP-055, SPI 097/055, SPI-065/099, SP-088, SP-102 and SP-043. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Historic Village of Mambucaba and Paranapiacaba?
Closest to the road: Núcleo Picinguaba (state park, mile 49, 0.2 mi from the route); Mococa Beach (beach, mile 93, 0.2 mi from the route); Massaguaçu Beach (beach, mile 96, 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.