The Wayro route from Itu to Historic Village of Mambucaba is 253 miles (407 km), about 6 h 35 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 253 mi (407 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-300 → SP-348 → SP-015 → SP-060 → SP-171 → RJ-165 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Itu to Historic Village of Mambucaba: the shape of the trip
SP-060 (104 mi) and SP-171 (44 mi) carry about 58% of the 253 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Itu to Historic Village of Mambucaba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-300 | 1–25 | 24 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 25–26 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-348 | 26–55 | 29 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 55–63 | 8 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 63–167 | 104 | São Paulo |
| SP-171 | 167–211 | 44 | São Paulo |
| RJ-165 | 211–224 | 13 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 224–249 | 25 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 249–253 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 211 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): Museum of the Military Police of the state of São Paulo (mile 61), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 163), Jabaquara Beach (mile 226)
- Nature and outdoors: Juqueri State Park (mile 45), Jabaquara Beach (mile 226), Serra da Bocaina National Park (mile 240)
- Museums and history: Anchieta Museum (mile 60), Museum of the Military Police of the state of São Paulo (mile 61), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 116), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 163), Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty) (mile 224)
Teatro Polytheama
Opened in 1911, Teatro Polytheama is a performance venue in Jundiaí, in the interior of São Paulo state.
Juqueri State Park
Juqueri State Park protects one of the last remnants of cerrado in the São Paulo metropolitan area, along with patches of Atlantic Forest.
Anchieta Museum
On the Pátio do Colégio square in central São Paulo, the Anchieta Museum covers the history of education and the city, and preserves a 16th-century rammed-earth wall.
Museum of the Military Police of the state of São Paulo
Founded in 1958, this São Paulo museum preserves and exhibits the history and material heritage of the state's Military Police and the forces that came before it.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Exhibitions, a specialized library and a toy library make up the Museum of Folklore, which has focused on Brazilian popular culture since 1997 from its home in São José dos Campos' Parque da Cidade.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Within the Aparecida basilica complex, the Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (Museu Nossa Senhora Aparecida) gathers objects from the region, including archaeological pieces and sacred items. It opened in 1956.
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.
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.
Once you reach Historic Village of Mambucaba
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
- Guaratinguetá 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
From Itu to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Itu to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 6 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 253 miles.
What is the driving distance from Itu to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 253 miles (407 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 Itu to Historic Village of Mambucaba 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 Itu to Historic Village of Mambucaba use?
In order: SP-300, SP-348, SP-015, SP-060, SP-171, RJ-165 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Itu and Historic Village of Mambucaba?
Closest to the road: Museum of the Military Police of the state of São Paulo (police museum, mile 61, 0.9 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 163, 0.4 mi from the route); Jabaquara Beach (beach, mile 226, 0.9 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.