Plan on about 6 h 50 min of driving for the 268-mile (432 km) trip from Mogi Guaçu 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 | 268 mi (432 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-340 → SP-065 → SP-060 → SP-171 → RJ-165 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Mogi Guaçu to Historic Village of Mambucaba drive plays out
SP-065 (79 mi) and SP-060 (65 mi) carry about 54% of the 268 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Mogi Guaçu to Historic Village of Mambucaba: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-340 | 3–37 | 34 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 37–38 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 38–117 | 79 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 117–118 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 118–183 | 65 | São Paulo |
| SP-171 | 183–226 | 43 | São Paulo |
| RJ-165 | 226–239 | 13 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 239–265 | 26 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 265–268 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 227 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): Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 144), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 179), Praia Grande (mile 246)
- Nature and outdoors: Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 78), Praia Grande (mile 246), Serra da Bocaina National Park (mile 256)
- Museums and history: Museu Exploratório de Ciências da Unicamp (mile 35), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 78), Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (mile 131), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 144), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 179), Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty) (mile 240)
Museu Exploratório de Ciências da Unicamp
Run by the State University of Campinas (Unicamp), the Museu Exploratório de Ciências aims to reveal the relationship between humans and nature; its headquarters design came from an international competition held in 2009.
Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande
Topping the Serra do Itapetinga at about 1,400 meters, Pedra Grande is Atibaia's highest point, a protected state natural monument where hang gliders and paragliders launch and a trail leads to views over nearby towns.
Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro
Aircraft such as the Bandeirante and Tucano share space with the VLS-1 rocket, engines, simulators and satellite parts at this memorial to Brazil's aerospace history in São José dos Campos.
Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas
Renovated and reopened in 2023, Caçapava's Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas dates to 1963 and moved to the city a year later. Its collection includes vintage vehicles and engines.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
In 1717, fishermen on the Paraíba do Sul River pulled up an image of Our Lady Aparecida. Today it rests in Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida, a basilica consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1980.
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.
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.
When you get to 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.
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- São José dos Campos to Historic Village of Mambucaba
From Mogi Guaçu to other places in Brazil
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- Mogi Guaçu to Ituiutaba
- Mogi Guaçu to Jataí
- Mogi Guaçu to Paranapiacaba
- Mogi Guaçu to Cubatão
- Mogi Guaçu to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Mogi Guaçu to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 6 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 268 miles.
How far is Historic Village of Mambucaba from Mogi Guaçu by car?
About 268 miles (432 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 Mogi Guaçu 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 Mogi Guaçu to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
In order: SP-340, SP-065, 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 Mogi Guaçu and Historic Village of Mambucaba?
Closest to the road: Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (museum, mile 144, 1 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 179, 0.4 mi from the route); Praia Grande (beach, mile 246, 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.