Curitiba

Curitiba’s Botanical Garden is a delightful attraction for both residents and tourists, ranking as one of the city’s most popular destinations. Modeled after French gardens, the park is filled with flowers and houses a metal-framed greenhouse that shelters nationally renowned botanical species.

Another highly visited spot is the German Woods, an extensive area of native forest that preserves the ambiance of European parks. This site celebrates German traditions and features an old wooden church built in 1933, now hosting a concert hall named Bach’s Oratory. Visitors can also be enchanted by the Hansel and Gretel trail, inspired by the Grimm brothers’ tale, explore a children’s library, and climb the Philosopher’s Tower, a wooden observation deck providing panoramic views of the city.

Curitiba is also home to the Oscar Niemeyer Museum, a space dedicated to visual arts, architecture, urbanism, and design, showcasing approximately 7,000 works. Regarded as the largest art museum in Latin America, it exhibits pieces by renowned artists such as Alfredo Andersen, João Turin, Theodoro De Bona, Miguel Bakun, Guido Viaro, Helena Wong, Tarsila do Amaral, Cândido Portinari, Oscar Niemeyer, among others.

Due to the region’s cold climate, hot dishes are highly appreciated in Curitiba, with classics like meat, cheese, and fruit fondue available in the city’s fine restaurants. Don’t miss the opportunity to savor these delicacies during your visit.

Curitiba is also part of the Pine Nut Route, and in its surroundings, there are unmissable rural tourism experiences, such as the Italian Circuit in Colombo and the Wine Route in São José dos Pinhais. For adventure enthusiasts, the region offers thrilling activities such as rafting, trekking, and climbing in the cliffs of the Serra do Mar and the region’s lush rivers. The diversity of attractions makes Curitiba a comprehensive tourist destination catering to various interests.