The Wayro route from Santos to Historic Village of Mambucaba is 237 miles (381 km), about 6 h 21 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 237 mi (381 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-150 → SP-021 → SP-070 → SP-060 → SP-171 → RJ-165 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Santos–Historic Village of Mambucaba drive in a few lines
SP-070 (56 mi) and SP-171 (44 mi) carry about 42% of the 237 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Santos to Historic Village of Mambucaba, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-150 | 4–27 | 23 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 27–30 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 30–59 | 29 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 59–60 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 60–116 | 56 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 116–119 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 119–150 | 31 | São Paulo |
| SP-171 | 150–194 | 44 | São Paulo |
| RJ-165 | 194–208 | 14 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 208–233 | 25 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 233–237 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 195 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Santos and Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Frei Galvão (mile 150), Praia Grande (mile 214)
- Nature and outdoors: Ecological Park of Perequê (mile 12), Praia Grande (mile 214), Serra da Bocaina National Park (mile 224)
- Museums and history: Calçada do Lorena (mile 12), Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (mile 86), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 124), Museu Frei Galvão (mile 150), Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty) (mile 208), Perpétuo Defensive Fort (mile 209)
Calçada do Lorena
Calçada do Lorena, in the Serra do Mar of São Paulo state, was the first paved road linking São Paulo to Santos, built on the orders of governor Bernardo José Maria de Lorena.
Ecological Park of Perequê
Named for the Perequê River that runs through it, the Ecological Park of Perequê (Parque Ecológico do Perequê) is a natural area in the municipality of Cubatão.
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.
Museu Mazzaropi
On the grounds of comedian and filmmaker Amácio Mazzaropi's former studio in Taubaté, this museum displays more than 20,000 items, including photos, furniture, props and equipment his PAM Filmes used from 1950 to 1980.
Museu Frei Galvão
In Guaratinguetá, São Paulo state, the Museu Frei Galvão operates as a municipal cultural institution backed by the city and a local friends' association.
Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty)
Housed in the Igreja de Santa Rita de Cássia, Paraty's Museu de Arte Sacra preserves sacred art from the 17th to 19th centuries and is maintained by IPHAN.
Perpétuo Defensive Fort
Built in 1793 in Paraty's first settlement, then called Vila de São Roque, the Forte Defensor Perpétuo was meant to guard gold shipped along the Estrada Real and the region's sugar production.
Praia Grande
Praia Grande is a beach in Paraty with access to trails that lead to waterfalls in the surrounding area, making it a handy stop for a walk.
Serra da Bocaina National Park
Serra da Bocaina National Park is a Brazilian national park that straddles the border between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo states.
When you get to 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 Santos to other places in Brazil
- Santos to Itanhaém
- Santos to Bragança Paulista
- Santos to Itu
- Santos to Limeira
- Santos to Mogi Guaçu
- Santos to Botucatu
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Santos to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 6 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 237 miles.
What is the driving distance from Santos to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 237 miles (381 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 Santos to Historic Village of Mambucaba 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 Santos to Historic Village of Mambucaba use?
In order: SP-150, SP-021, SP-070, SP-060, SP-171, RJ-165 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Santos to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
Closest to the road: Calçada do Lorena (historic site, mile 12, 1 mi from the route); Museu Frei Galvão (museum, mile 150, 0.4 mi from the route); Praia Grande (beach, mile 214, 0.2 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.