By road, São Vicente and Historic Village of Mambucaba are about 237 miles (381 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 12 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance | 237 mi (381 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-160 → 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 |
How the São Vicente to Historic Village of Mambucaba drive plays out
SP-070 (56 mi) and SP-171 (43 mi) carry about 42% of the 237 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from São Vicente to Historic Village of Mambucaba, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 1–25 | 24 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 25–27 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 27–59 | 32 | 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 |
| connecting roads | 150–151 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-171 | 151–194 | 43 | 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)
Breaking up the drive: stops between São Vicente and Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 147), Jabaquara Beach (mile 209), Praia Grande (mile 214)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Mar State Park (mile 15), Jabaquara Beach (mile 209), Praia Grande (mile 214), Serra da Bocaina National Park (mile 224)
- Museums and history: Calçada do Lorena (mile 7), Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (mile 86), Museu Monteiro Lobato (mile 123), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 147)
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.
Serra do Mar State Park
Covering 778,381 acres of the Serra do Mar mountain range in São Paulo state, this state park protects a vast expanse of continuous Atlantic Forest.
Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley
Ceramic vessels and stone tools are among the archaeological finds at the Museu de Antropologia do Vale do Paraíba in Jacareí, which also displays sacred art, folk art and paintings.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Founded in 1958 on the grounds known as the Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, Taubaté's Museu Monteiro Lobato honors the children's author with exhibitions, a historic main house, green areas and plays featuring characters from his stories.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
In 1717, fishermen on the Paraíba do Sul River pulled up an image of Our Lady Aparecida. Today it rests in Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida, a basilica consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1980.
Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area
In the south of Rio de Janeiro state, Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area safeguards a significant remnant of Brazil's Atlantic Forest.
Jabaquara Beach
Jabaquara Beach (Praia do Jabaquara) is the largest beach in central Paraty, within the municipality of Paraty.
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 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 Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 6 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 237 miles.
How far is Historic Village of Mambucaba from São Vicente by car?
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.
Is it safe to drive from São Vicente to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from São Vicente to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
In order: SP-160, 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.
What are good stops between São Vicente and Historic Village of Mambucaba?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 147, 0.4 mi from the route); Jabaquara Beach (beach, mile 209, 0.8 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.