Plan on about 8 h 47 min of driving for the 400-mile (644 km) trip from Praia Grande to Guarapuava, 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance by road | 400 mi (644 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | SPA-291/055 → SP-055 → SP-230 → BR-116 → BR-277 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Praia Grande to Guarapuava: the shape of the trip
SP-230 (154 mi) and BR-277 (154 mi) carry about 77% of the 400 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Paraná. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Praia Grande to Guarapuava: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SPA-291/055 | 3–8 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 8–70 | 62 | São Paulo |
| SP-230 | 70–224 | 154 | São Paulo, Paraná |
| BR-116 | 224–235 | 11 | Paraná |
| local roads | 235–244 | 9 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 244–398 | 154 | Paraná |
| local roads | 398–400 | 2 | Paraná |
- Mile 180 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
Places worth a stop between Praia Grande and Guarapuava
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 41), Casa Barão do Serro Azul (mile 241), Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (mile 275), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 331)
- Nature and outdoors: Itinguçu State Park (mile 47), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 114), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 151), Graciosa State Park (mile 217), Museu de História Natural Capão da Imbuia (mile 239)
- Museums and history: Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 41), Museu de História Natural Capão da Imbuia (mile 239), Casa Barão do Serro Azul (mile 241), Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (mile 275), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 331)
Ruínas do Abarebebê
Ruínas do Abarebebê are the remains of the Church of São João Batista in Peruíbe, first built of wood in the early colonial period in a settlement founded around 1540. The name honors Jesuit priest Leonardo Nunes.
Itinguçu State Park
Itinguçu State Park is a state park in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
Campina do Encantado State Park
Described as a unique ecosystem of great scientific value, Campina do Encantado State Park in Pariquera-Açu, São Paulo, safeguards a peat bog along with a patch of wetland forest.
Rio Turvo State Park
Rio Turvo State Park protects Atlantic Forest across Cajati, Barra do Turvo and Jacupiranga. Besides its trails, it holds the Cachoeira do Azeite waterfall, the Gruta da Capelinha cave and Morro do Guaraú.
Graciosa State Park
Created by state decree in 1990 near Morretes, Paraná, Graciosa State Park protects dense Atlantic Forest, with a mandate to preserve the area's water regime, plants and wildlife.
Museu de História Natural Capão da Imbuia
Run by Curitiba's municipal environment department, the Capão da Imbuia Natural History Museum (MHNCI) is a natural history museum in Curitiba, Paraná.
Casa Barão do Serro Azul
Casa Barão do Serro Azul in Curitiba, Paraná, is also known as the Solar do Barão or the Solar do Barão Cultural Center.
Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios
Also called Ponte de Dom Pedro, this bridge over the Rio dos Papagaios, which gives it its name, is protected as historic and artistic heritage of the state of Paraná.
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.
Arriving in Guarapuava
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.
More drives to Guarapuava
- Sorocaba to Guarapuava
- São Vicente to Guarapuava
- Santos to Guarapuava
- Campinas to Guarapuava
- São Paulo to Guarapuava
- São José do Rio Preto to Guarapuava
From Praia Grande to other places in Brazil
- Praia Grande to Paranapiacaba
- Praia Grande to Bragança Paulista
- Praia Grande to Itu
- Praia Grande to Limeira
- Praia Grande to Mogi Guaçu
- Praia Grande to Botucatu
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Praia Grande to Guarapuava?
About 8 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 400 miles.
What is the driving distance from Praia Grande to Guarapuava?
About 400 miles (644 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Praia Grande to Guarapuava drive?
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 Praia Grande to Guarapuava use?
In order: SPA-291/055, SP-055, SP-230, BR-116 and BR-277. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Praia Grande and Guarapuava?
Closest to the road: Casa Barão do Serro Azul (museum, mile 241, 0.6 mi from the route); Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (historic bridge, mile 275, 0.2 mi from the route); Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (historic estate, mile 331, 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.