The South, Brazil
Embrace Curitiba's green spaces and the natural beauty of its surroundings.
Within Curitiba, hiking involves easy to moderate walking paths in large parks. For challenging trails, consider day trips to Serra do Mar mountains (Pico Paraná, Marumbi State Park).
Limited within Curitiba (paddle boating on park lakes). Water sports are mainly on the Paraná coast (e.g., surfing, Stand-up paddleboarding at Ilha do Mel or Caiobá).
Opportunities for activities like paragliding, rock climbing, or rappelling are in nearby mountainous regions. Local tour operators can arrange these.
For more challenging outdoor activities beyond city parks, proper gear and possibly a guided tour are necessary. Always assess your fitness level and experience.
Explore Curitiba's culture through workshops, performances, and festivals.
Teatro Guaíra for ballets, operas, classical concerts. Ópera de Arame hosts concerts and cultural events in an unique setting.
Occasionally organized at cultural centers or during specific festivals, featuring regional dances and music.
Explore the Ukrainian Memorial, Polish Woods, or German Woods for insight into immigrant heritage.
A large annual international theater festival (March/April) with numerous performances.
An elaborate Christmas program (December) with decorations, light shows, and cultural events.
Celebrates the pine nut harvest (May-July), a regional tradition with local events.
Find opportunities for rest and rejuvenation in Curitiba.
Curitiba is inland. Hotels with swimming pools are the main option for swimming and poolside relaxation. For beach clubs, visit the Paraná coast.
Vary from small bars with local bands (samba, rock, pop, sertanejo) to larger concert halls like Ópera de Arame and Teatro Guaíra. Rua Itupava and Batel have concentrations of bars.
Teatro Guaíra is the main venue for major theatrical productions, ballets, and operas. Ópera de Arame hosts concerts. Smaller independent theaters throughout the city host various productions.
Mainly concentrated in the Batel neighborhood, offering electronic dance music, sertanejo (Brazilian country music), and pop.
Explore Curitiba's shopping scene, from artisan crafts to modern malls.
Items with the Paraná Pine, local crafts, Mate gourds, small replicas of landmarks. High-quality Brazilian coffee or artisanal cachaça from Paraná.
Large modern shopping malls like Shopping Curitiba, ParkShoppingBarigüi, Pátio Batel in Batel. They house international and Brazilian fashion, electronics, cinemas, and food courts.
Consider booking experiences and activities in Curitiba through platforms like GetYourGuide for convenience.
