Plan on about 8 h 51 min of driving for the 403-mile (648 km) trip from São Vicente 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance by road | 403 mi (648 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 51 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 16.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving São Vicente to Guarapuava: the shape of the trip
SP-230 (155 mi) and BR-277 (153 mi) carry about 76% of the 403 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Paraná. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from São Vicente to Guarapuava
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SPA-291/055 | 5–11 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 11–72 | 61 | São Paulo |
| SP-230 | 72–227 | 155 | São Paulo, Paraná |
| BR-116 | 227–237 | 10 | Paraná |
| local roads | 237–247 | 10 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 247–400 | 153 | Paraná |
| local roads | 400–403 | 3 | Paraná |
- Mile 183 of this route: São Paulo → Paraná (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Guarapuava
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 43), Memorial de Curitiba (mile 244), Museu da Vida (mile 244), Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (mile 277), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 333)
- Nature and outdoors: Itinguçu State Park (mile 50), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 116), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 153), Graciosa State Park (mile 219)
- Museums and history: Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 43), Memorial de Curitiba (mile 244), Museu da Vida (mile 244), Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (mile 277), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 333)
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
A peat bog and a stretch of wetland forest are protected in Campina do Encantado State Park, in Pariquera-Açu, São Paulo state. The ecosystem is described as unique and of great scientific interest.
Rio Turvo State Park
Spanning about 73,900 hectares of Atlantic Forest in Cajati, Barra do Turvo and Jacupiranga, Rio Turvo State Park has trails, the Cachoeira do Azeite waterfall, Morro do Guaraú and the Gruta da Capelinha cave.
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.
Memorial de Curitiba
In Curitiba's historic center, the Memorial de Curitiba is a public cultural center hosting a range of cultural activities.
Museu da Vida
Created in 2014 by the Pastoral da Criança, Museu da Vida uses exhibits and educational activities to share information on health, nutrition, education and citizenship, focused on pregnancy and young children.
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.
In Guarapuava itself
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
- Praia Grande to Guarapuava
- Santos to Guarapuava
- Campinas to Guarapuava
- São Paulo to Guarapuava
- São José do Rio Preto to Guarapuava
From São Vicente to other places in Brazil
- São Vicente to Paranapiacaba
- São Vicente to Bragança Paulista
- São Vicente to Itu
- São Vicente to Limeira
- São Vicente to Mogi Guaçu
- São Vicente to Botucatu
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from São Vicente to Guarapuava?
About 8 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 403 miles.
What is the driving distance from São Vicente to Guarapuava?
About 403 miles (648 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 São Vicente to Guarapuava?
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 São Vicente 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 São Vicente and Guarapuava?
Closest to the road: Memorial de Curitiba (museum, mile 244, 0.5 mi from the route); Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (historic bridge, mile 277, 0.1 mi from the route); Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (historic estate, mile 333, 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.