Curitiba Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of the Brazilian state of Paraná
About Curitiba
Curitiba is one of the largest cities in the prosperous Southern region, and its population is largely descended from German, Ukrainian, Russian, Italian and Polish immigrants. The city is known to urban planners worldwide for its innovative public transit system. Many visitors from outside Brazil are not prepared to feel cold in this mainly tropical country. However, Curitiba, though close to the Tropic of Capricorn, is at an elevation of 932 meters (3,058 ft) above the sea level. These factors mean that winters (from June to September) can reach freezing temperatures, especially at night, making coats and other protection from the cold necessary. Even in the other seasons, cold nights are not unusual, though it rarely descends to 0 °C except during the winter. Summers, between December t
Top Attractions in Curitiba
Explore the best things to see and do in Curitiba:
- ★Barreirinha Park
- ★Pico Paraná
- ★Reinhard Maack Wood
- ★Rosicrucian Order
Where to Eat in Curitiba
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Churrascaria Curitibana
- 🍴Durski
- 🍴Famiglia Originale
- 🍴Le Rechaud
- 🍴Piola Pizzeria
- 🍴Saanga Grill
Where to Stay in Curitiba
- 🏨Bourbon Curitiba Convention Hotel
- 🏨Formule 1 Curitiba
- 🏨Four Points by Sheraton Curitiba
- 🏨Hotel Deville Curitiba
- 🏨Hotel Promenade
- 🏨Knock Knock Hostel
Curitiba Travel Guide Sections
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