Plan on about 5 h 5 min of driving for the 180-mile (289 km) trip from Mogi das Cruzes to Historic Village of Mambucaba, 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance by road | 180 mi (289 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-070 → SP-060 → SP-171 → RJ-165 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Mogi das Cruzes to Historic Village of Mambucaba drive plays out
SP-070 (49 mi) and SP-171 (43 mi) carry about 51% of the 180 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Mogi das Cruzes and Historic Village of Mambucaba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–9 | 9 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 9–58 | 49 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 58–62 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 62–93 | 31 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 93–94 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-171 | 94–137 | 43 | São Paulo |
| RJ-165 | 137–150 | 13 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 150–176 | 26 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 176–180 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 138 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Stops between Mogi das Cruzes and Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 90), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 93), Jabaquara Beach (mile 152), Praia Grande (mile 157)
- Nature and outdoors: Jabaquara Beach (mile 152), Praia Grande (mile 157), Serra da Bocaina National Park (mile 167)
- Museums and history: Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (mile 29), Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani" (mile 62), Museu Monteiro Lobato (mile 66), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 90), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 93), Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty) (mile 150)
Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley
Ceramic vessels and stone tools are among the archaeological finds at the Museu de Antropologia do Vale do Paraíba in Jacareí, which also displays sacred art, folk art and paintings.
Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani"
Between 1897 and 1903, a family from Cremona built the brick Casa Indiani in Quiririm. Today the house in this Taubaté district holds the Italian Immigration Museum.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Founded in 1958 on the grounds known as the Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, Taubaté's Museu Monteiro Lobato honors the children's author with exhibitions, a historic main house, green areas and plays featuring characters from his stories.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida houses the image of Our Lady Aparecida that fishermen pulled from the Paraíba do Sul River in 1717. Work on the current basilica began in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980.
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 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.
Arriving in 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 Mogi das Cruzes to other places in Brazil
- Mogi das Cruzes to Cubatão
- Mogi das Cruzes to Santos
- Mogi das Cruzes to São Vicente
- Mogi das Cruzes to Jundiaí
- Mogi das Cruzes to Bragança Paulista
- Mogi das Cruzes to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Mogi das Cruzes to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 5 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 180 miles.
How far is Historic Village of Mambucaba from Mogi das Cruzes by car?
About 180 miles (289 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 Mogi das Cruzes 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.
Which highways go from Mogi das Cruzes to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
In order: SP-070, SP-060, 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 Mogi das Cruzes to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 90, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 93, 0.6 mi from the route); Praia Grande (beach, mile 157, 0.2 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.