Plan on about 5 h 35 min of driving for the 227-mile (365 km) trip from Rio das Ostras to Historic Village of Mambucaba, 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 227 mi (365 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-162 → BR-101 → BR-040 → BR-116 → RJ-145 → RJ-139 → BR-494 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Rio das Ostras to Historic Village of Mambucaba is like
BR-101 (105 mi) and BR-116 (44 mi) carry about 66% of the 227 miles. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Rio das Ostras to Historic Village of Mambucaba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | |
| RJ-162 | 2–11 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 11–101 | 90 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 101–110 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 110–112 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 112–156 | 44 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-145 | 156–165 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-139 | 165–171 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 171–206 | 35 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 206–221 | 15 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 221–227 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
Where to stop on the way to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 119)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 64), Praia do Buraco (mile 87)
- Museums and history: Museu de História e Artes do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (mile 93), Centro Cultural do Movimento Escoteiro (mile 97), Museu Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (mile 101), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 119)
Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park
Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park is a protected area in Rio de Janeiro state, set aside by the municipality to safeguard a stretch of Atlantic Forest.
Praia do Buraco
About four kilometers from Praia Central in Balneário Camboriú, Praia do Buraco borders Praia do Canto; strong waves make it unsafe for swimming, so it draws mostly fishermen and photographers.
Pedra de Itapuca
Between Icaraí and Flechas beaches in Niterói, Pedra de Itapuca is a rock formation considered one of the symbols of the city.
Museu de História e Artes do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
Also called Museu do Ingá, this history and art museum occupies the Palácio Nilo Peçanha on Rua Presidente Pedreira in Niterói's Ingá area and is linked to the state arts foundation.
Teatro Glauce Rocha
Teatro Glauce Rocha is a theater in Campo Grande named for actress Glauce Rocha, a Campo Grande native who became a legend of Brazilian acting.
Centro Cultural do Movimento Escoteiro
Founded in 1985 in Rio de Janeiro, the Centro Cultural do Movimento Escoteiro (CCME) preserves and shares the memory and culture of scouting in Brazil and holds the country's largest scouting collection.
Museu Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
The Museu Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro covers the history of the state's prisons and displays contraband seized in prison units, from cell phones to tools used in escape attempts.
Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga
Also known as Nova Iguaçu Cathedral, the Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga stands on Avenida Marechal Floriano Peixoto and is the mother church of the Diocese of Nova Iguaçu.
Arriving in Historic Village of Mambucaba
Praia do Laboratório
Praia do Laboratório is a beach in the municipality of Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro state, right next to the nuclear power plant.
More drives to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Guaratinguetá to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Caraguatatuba to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Pindamonhangaba to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Taubaté to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Niterói to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- São José dos Campos to Historic Village of Mambucaba
From Rio das Ostras to other places in Brazil
- Rio das Ostras to Itaguaí
- Rio das Ostras to Barra do Piraí
- Rio das Ostras to Resende
- Rio das Ostras to Penedo
- Rio das Ostras to Fumaça
- Rio das Ostras to Guaratinguetá
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Rio das Ostras to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 5 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 227 miles.
What is the driving distance from Rio das Ostras to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 227 miles (365 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 Rio das Ostras to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
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 Rio das Ostras to Historic Village of Mambucaba use?
In order: RJ-162, BR-101, BR-040, BR-116, RJ-145, RJ-139 and BR-494. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Rio das Ostras and Historic Village of Mambucaba?
Closest to the road: Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (protected area, mile 64, 1 mi from the route); Museu de História e Artes do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (history museum, mile 93, 2 mi from the route); Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (cathedral, mile 119, 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.