The Wayro route from Poços de Caldas to Caraguatatuba is 242 miles (389 km), about 5 h 27 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 242 mi (389 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-267 → SP-342 → SP-344 → SP-340 → SP-065 → SP-070 → SP-099 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Poços de Caldas to Caraguatatuba is like
SP-065 (82 mi) and SP-340 (53 mi) carry about 56% of the 242 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo. None of the 8 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Poços de Caldas to Caraguatatuba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-267 | 4–11 | 7 | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| SP-342 | 11–28 | 17 | São Paulo |
| SP-344 | 28–42 | 14 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 42–43 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-340 | 43–96 | 53 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 96–98 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 98–180 | 82 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 180–181 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 181–195 | 14 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 195–196 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-099 | 196–240 | 44 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 240–242 | 2 | São Paulo |
- Mile 6 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
What to see on the way from Poços de Caldas to Caraguatatuba
- Nature and outdoors: Museu de História Natural (mile 100), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 138), Itapetinga State Park (mile 144)
- Museums and history: Catedral Metropolitana de São João da Boa Vista (mile 26), Museu Exploratório de Ciências da Unicamp (mile 94), Museu de História Natural (mile 100), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 138), Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (mile 185)
Catedral Metropolitana de São João da Boa Vista
The Cathedral of São João Batista is the seat and main church of the Diocese of São João da Boa Vista.
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.
Planetário de Campinas
Inside Parque Portugal, the Lagoa do Taquaral park in Campinas, this municipal planetarium has projected the night sky onto its 8-meter dome since 1987, with shows on constellations and astronomy.
Museu de História Natural
In Campinas' Bosque dos Jequitibás, the Natural History Museum (Museu de História Natural) has displayed about 5,000 pieces since 1939, from taxidermied mammals, birds and reptiles to fossils and specimens from Brazil's biomes.
Centro de Convivência
The Centro de Convivência Cultural "Carlos Gomes" is an architectural complex in the Cambuí neighborhood of Campinas. Designed by architect Fábio Penteado, it opened on September 9, 1976.
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.
Itapetinga State Park
Created in 2010, Itapetinga State Park (Parque Estadual de Itapetinga) protects an area of São Paulo state shared by Atibaia, Bom Jesus dos Perdões, Mairiporã and Nazaré Paulista.
Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley
An 1857 mansion in Jacareí is home to the Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley, where collections range from paintings and religious and popular art to archaeological pottery and stone tools.
When you get to 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 Poços de Caldas to other places in Brazil
- Poços de Caldas to Tatuí
- Poços de Caldas to Paranapiacaba
- Poços de Caldas to Itapetininga
- Poços de Caldas to Cubatão
- Poços de Caldas to Fumaça
- Poços de Caldas to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Poços de Caldas to Caraguatatuba?
About 5 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 242 miles.
How far is Caraguatatuba from Poços de Caldas by car?
About 242 miles (389 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 Poços de Caldas to Caraguatatuba?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Poços de Caldas to Caraguatatuba?
In order: BR-267, SP-342, SP-344, SP-340, SP-065, 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 Poços de Caldas to Caraguatatuba?
Closest to the road: Catedral Metropolitana de São João da Boa Vista (cathedral, mile 26, 1 mi from the route); Museu Exploratório de Ciências da Unicamp (museum, mile 94, 1 mi from the route); Planetário de Campinas (planetarium, mile 96, 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.