Paranaguá to Guaíra is about 461 road miles (742 km): roughly 9 h 6 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. This drive passes within 100 miles of the border with Paraguay.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: 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.”
| Distance | 461 mi (742 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-277 → BR-116 → BR-467 → BR-163 |
| States on the route | Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Paranaguá to Guaíra
BR-277 (353 mi) and BR-163 (64 mi) carry about 90% of the 461 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Paranaguá to Guaíra
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| BR-277 | 0–45 | 45 | Paraná |
| BR-116 | 45–59 | 14 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 59–367 | 308 | Paraná |
| BR-467 | 367–395 | 28 | Paraná |
| BR-163 | 395–459 | 64 | Paraná |
| local roads | 459–461 | 2 | Paraná |
Where to stop on the way to Guaíra
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Curitiba Zoo (mile 55), Teatro Positivo (mile 67), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 152)
- Nature and outdoors: Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park (mile 7), Guaricana National Park (mile 29), Pau Oco State Park (mile 30)
- Museums and history: Museu Municipal Atílio Rocco (mile 53), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 152), Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava (mile 219), Christ the King Cathedral, Toledo (mile 396)
- With kids: Curitiba Zoo (mile 55)
Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park
Guaricana National Park
Created in 2014, Guaricana National Park protects about 49,300 hectares of the Serra do Mar in Paraná, across Guaratuba, Morretes and São José dos Pinhais.
Pau Oco State Park
Pau Oco State Park is a state park in Paraná, Brazil, that protects an area of Atlantic Forest.
Museu Municipal Atílio Rocco
Founded on September 19, 1977, by Ernani Zetola, Museu Municipal Atílio Rocco is a city-run cultural institution in São José dos Pinhais, Paraná.
Curitiba Zoo
Curitiba Zoo (Jardim Zoológico de Curitiba) lies inside Parque Regional do Iguaçu, an urban park of 8 million square meters in the capital of Paraná state.
Teatro Positivo
Set inside the Universidade Positivo campus in Curitiba, Paraná, Teatro Positivo is a performance hall with seating for 2,400 people.
Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal
Also called Palácio do Pinho, this early 20th-century mansion stands in the middle of the Irati National Forest in Paraná.
Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava
In the center of Guarapuava, Paraná, the historic Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava now houses the Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava.
Christ the King Cathedral, Toledo
In the center of Toledo, Paraná, Christ the King Cathedral is the Catholic seat of the Diocese of Toledo in Brazil.
More drives to Guaíra
- Bento Gonçalves to Guaíra
- Santa Cruz do Sul to Guaíra
- Santa Maria, Brazil to Guaíra
- Guarapuava to Guaíra
- Ponta Grossa to Guaíra
- Curitiba to Guaíra
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 does it take to drive from Paranaguá to Guaíra?
About 9 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 461 miles.
What is the driving distance from Paranaguá to Guaíra?
About 461 miles (742 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 Guaíra?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Paranaguá to Guaíra use?
In order: BR-277, BR-116, BR-467 and BR-163. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Paranaguá and Guaíra?
Closest to the road: Curitiba Zoo (zoo, mile 55, 0.5 mi from the route); Teatro Positivo (theater, mile 67, 0.4 mi from the route); Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (historic estate, mile 152, 0.6 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.