The Wayro route from Paranaguá to Caraguatatuba is 383 miles (616 km), about 8 h 49 min of driving without stops.
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| Total distance | 383 mi (616 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-277 → PR-804 → PR-411 → PR-410 → BR-116 → SP-021 → SP-015 → SP-070 → SP-099 |
| States on the route | Paraná, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Paranaguá to Caraguatatuba is like
BR-116 (210 mi) and SP-070 (53 mi) carry about 69% of the 383 miles. It runs through 2 states: Paraná, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Paranaguá to Caraguatatuba, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| BR-277 | 0–19 | 19 | Paraná |
| PR-804 | 19–25 | 6 | Paraná |
| PR-411 | 25–34 | 9 | Paraná |
| PR-410 | 34–45 | 11 | Paraná |
| BR-116 | 45–255 | 210 | Paraná, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 255–256 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 256–264 | 8 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 264–270 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 270–283 | 13 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 283–336 | 53 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 336–337 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-099 | 337–381 | 44 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 381–383 | 2 | São Paulo |
- Mile 83 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
What to see on the way from Paranaguá to Caraguatatuba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Índio (mile 254)
- Nature and outdoors: Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park (mile 7), Pico do Marumbi State Park (mile 29), Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (mile 38), Serra da Baitaca State Park (mile 43), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 109), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 147)
- Museums and history: Museu do Índio (mile 254), Museu do Crime da AIPESP (mile 277)
Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park
Pico do Marumbi State Park
Pico do Marumbi State Park is a state park in Paraná, Brazil, a protected area you can note along this part of the drive.
Roberto Ribas Lange State Park
Created in 1994 near Antonina and Morretes on the Paraná coast, Roberto Ribas Lange State Park protects Atlantic Forest on the steep slopes of the Serra do Mar. Hundreds of bird species have been recorded in its dense rainforest.
Serra da Baitaca State Park
Serra da Baitaca State Park, in Quatro Barras in the Curitiba metro area, has trails up Anhangava, a 1,420-meter peak considered Paraná's most important rock-climbing spot, and to Morro do Samambaia. From the summit you can see Curitiba and the Serra do Mar.
Rio Turvo State Park
Spanning about 73,900 hectares of Atlantic Forest in Cajati, Barra do Turvo and Jacupiranga, Rio Turvo State Park has trails, the Cachoeira do Azeite waterfall, Morro do Guaraú and the Gruta da Capelinha cave.
Campina do Encantado State Park
A peat bog and a stretch of wetland forest are protected in Campina do Encantado State Park, in Pariquera-Açu, São Paulo state. The ecosystem is described as unique and of great scientific interest.
Museu do Índio
In Embu das Artes, São Paulo, this private museum linked to an Indigenous culture information center displays over 500 ethnographic pieces and runs cultural programs about Brazil's Indigenous peoples.
Teatro da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo
Teatro da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo is a theater in the city of São Paulo, Brazil.
Museu do Crime da AIPESP
Inside the São Paulo Police Investigators Association building, Museu do Crime da AIPESP displays paintings, photos, documents, old weapons, badges and police equipment used by São Paulo police since the early 20th century.
Arriving in Caraguatatuba
Prainha (Caraguatatuba)
Prainha is a beach in Caraguatatuba between Martim de Sá and Pedra da Freira; a trail along the hillside leads to the Pedra do Jacaré rock.
Martim de Sá Beach
About 2.5 km from downtown Caraguatatuba, Martim de Sá Beach sits between Prainha to the south and Praia Brava to the north.
Brava Beach (Caraguatatuba)
Close to Martim de Sá in Caraguatatuba, Praia Brava sees few visitors because of its isolated access, and nudism is permitted on the beach.
More drives to Caraguatatuba
- Pindamonhangaba to Caraguatatuba
- Guarujá to Caraguatatuba
- São Paulo to Caraguatatuba
- Jundiaí to Caraguatatuba
- Sorocaba to Caraguatatuba
- Itu to Caraguatatuba
From Paranaguá to other places in Brazil
- Paranaguá to Itanhaém
- Paranaguá to Cubatão
- Paranaguá to Tatuí
- Paranaguá to Paranapiacaba
- Paranaguá to Ourinhos
- Paranaguá to Campo Mourão
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Paranaguá to Caraguatatuba?
About 8 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 383 miles.
What is the driving distance from Paranaguá to Caraguatatuba?
About 383 miles (616 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 Paranaguá to Caraguatatuba?
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 Paranaguá to Caraguatatuba use?
In order: BR-277, PR-804, PR-411, PR-410, BR-116, SP-021, SP-015, SP-070 and SP-099. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Paranaguá to Caraguatatuba?
Closest to the road: Museu do Índio (museum, mile 254, 0.5 mi from the route); Teatro da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (theater, mile 275, 2 mi from the route); Museu do Crime da AIPESP (museum, mile 277, 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.