The Wayro route from Ponta Grossa to Yaguarón, Paraguay is 528 miles (849 km), about 11 h 17 min of driving without stops. You cross from Brazil into Paraguay at about mile 337.
- 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 2: Exercise Increased Caution in Paraguay: Departments of Alto Paraná, Amambay, Canindeyú, Concepcion, and San Pedro.
- 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, Paraguay. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; Paraguay August 19, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
- Paraguay: “Traffic laws are often not enforced, and other drivers may ignore stop signs, traffic lights, and speed limits.”
| Distance | 528 mi (849 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-373 → BR-277 → PY02 → D009 |
| Border crossing | about mile 337, Brazil → Paraguay |
| Regions on the route | Paraná, Alto Paraná, Caaguazú, Cordillera, Central, Paraguarí |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Paraguay
The route crosses at about mile 337, from Paraná into Alto Paraná. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Paraguay (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for stays of up to 90 days. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Paraguay | You need a valid U.S. license and a valid International Driving Permit. |
| Entering Brazil (U.S. citizens) | Visa required: apply and get approved before you travel; travelers without visas can't enter. Passport: must be valid for one month at entry, with a blank page for each stamp. |
| Driving in Brazil | If you'll stay more than 180 days and drive, carry an Inter-American Driving Permit with your U.S. license. |
| The car, entering Paraguay | The State Department notes that Paraguay doesn't require vehicle insurance. |
| Rental car | Cross only if the rental company authorizes it in writing and gives you the papers for the border; ask before you book. |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Paraguay (updated September 17, 2026); U.S. State Department, Brazil (updated August 06, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
What the drive from Ponta Grossa to Yaguarón is like
BR-277 (189 mi) and PY02 (171 mi) carry about 68% of the 528 miles. The first 337 miles are in Brazil; the last 191 are in Paraguay. It runs through 6 regions: Paraná, Alto Paraná, Caaguazú, Cordillera, Central, Paraguarí. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Ponta Grossa to Yaguarón: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–9 | 9 | Paraná |
| BR-373 | 9–148 | 139 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 148–337 | 189 | Paraná |
| PY02 | 337–508 | 171 | Alto Paraná, Caaguazú, Cordillera |
| connecting roads | 508–509 | 1 | Cordillera |
| D009 | 509–527 | 18 | Cordillera, Central, Paraguarí |
| local roads | 527–528 | 1 | Paraguarí |
- Mile 337 of this route: Paraná → Alto Paraná (international border)
- Mile 387 of this route: Alto Paraná → Caaguazú (region line)
- Mile 482 of this route: Caaguazú → Cordillera (region line)
- Mile 511 of this route: Cordillera → Central (region line)
- Mile 514 of this route: Central → Paraguarí (region line)
What to see on the way from Ponta Grossa to Yaguarón
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé (mile 508)
- Nature and outdoors: Saltos del Monday (mile 339)
- Museums and history: Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava (mile 99), Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava (mile 99), Our Lady of Apparition Cathedral, Cascavel (mile 250), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé (mile 508)
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.
Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava
Local history is the focus at the Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava, in central Guarapuava, Paraná, whose collection also includes objects used by Indigenous groups who once lived in the region.
Our Lady of Apparition Cathedral, Cascavel
Cascavel's Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of Apparition is the Catholic cathedral of the Archdiocese of Cascavel in Paraná; the parish dates from June 10, 1952.
Saltos del Monday
The Monday Falls drop roughly 45 meters over a front about 120 meters wide inside a municipal park in Presidente Franco District, Alto Paraná, Paraguay.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé
Caacupé Cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Caacupé, and its sanctuary of the Virgin of Caacupé, inaugurated in 1765, became a place of pilgrimage for many local believers.
More drives to Yaguarón
- Clorinda to Yaguarón, Paraguay
- Paso de los Libres to Yaguarón, Paraguay
- Londrina to Yaguarón, Paraguay
- Maringá to Yaguarón, Paraguay
- Guarapuava to Yaguarón, Paraguay
More drives from Ponta Grossa
- Ponta Grossa to Itapetininga
- Ponta Grossa to Presidente Prudente
- Ponta Grossa to Chapecó
- Ponta Grossa to Toledo
- Ponta Grossa to Itu
- Ponta Grossa to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ponta Grossa to Yaguarón, Paraguay?
About 11 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 528 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ponta Grossa to Yaguarón, Paraguay?
About 528 miles (849 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.
Where does the Ponta Grossa to Yaguarón drive cross the border?
At about mile 337, from Brazil into Paraguay.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Ponta Grossa into Paraguay?
No visa needed for stays of up to 90 days. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. You need a valid U.S. license and a valid International Driving Permit. (U.S. State Department, updated September 17, 2026.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Ponta Grossa to Yaguarón drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Paraguay Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. 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 Ponta Grossa to Yaguarón use?
In order: BR-373, BR-277, PY02 and D009. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ponta Grossa and Yaguarón?
Closest to the road: Casa do Visconde de Guarapuava (historic site, mile 99, 2 mi from the route); Our Lady of Apparition Cathedral, Cascavel (cathedral, mile 250, 2 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé (cathedral, mile 508, 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.