Best things to do in Parana

Parana's Absolute Essentials

Paraná showcases Brazil's diverse landscapes, from the massive Iguazu Falls on the Argentine border to the unique sandstone formations of Vila Velha State Park. The capital, Curitiba, features the 360-degree Panoramic Tower and historical sites like the circular Teatro Paiol and several immigrant memorials. Visitors can explore the Dutch heritage at the De Immigrant windmill in Castrolanda or drive the historic Estrada da Graciosa through the Atlantic Forest.

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Iguazu Falls

Iguazú Falls or Iguaçu Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River on the border of the Argentine province of Misiones and the Brazilian state…

Praça dos Pioneiros

Located in Pato Branco, this public square features a monument honoring the region's early settlers and serves as a central community gathering space.

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Panoramic Tower

Would you like to see the city from a different perspective? Then head to this observation tower which offers 360° view of Curitiba.

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Centro de Visitantes - Parque Nacional das Cataratas do Iguaçu

The main entry point for the Brazilian side of the falls, providing ticketing services, transportation to the trails, and educational exhibits about the park's biodiversity.

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Bird Park

The Parque das Aves is a sanctuary and shelter for birds situated in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná State, Brazil, and it is near to Iguaçu Falls.

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Passeio Público

Opened in 1886, this is Curitiba's oldest public park. It features a small zoo, a lake with islands, and a historic gate modeled after the Cimetière du Père-Lachaise in Paris.

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Bosque do Papa

Also known as the Polish Immigrant Memorial, this wooded area contains seven original log houses built by Polish settlers and a chapel dedicated to the Black Madonna of Częstochowa.

Barigui Park

This park offers a lot of things to do. Your children can enjoy the playground and you can stroll around the lake and the exhibition…

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Memorial Ucraniano

Located in Tingui Park, this site features a wooden replica of the St. Michael the Archangel Church, reflecting Byzantine architecture and housing a collection of pysanky.

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Memorial Árabe

A Moorish-style building designed to resemble a desert fortress, housing a specialized library and serving as a tribute to Middle Eastern culture in Curitiba.

Cataratas do Iguaçu

Specific observation points along the Brazilian walkway offer panoramic views of the Devil's Throat and the San Martin Island.

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Teatro Paiol

A former gunpowder magazine converted into a circular arena theater in 1971, preserved for its original Romanesque-influenced architecture.

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Castelo do Batel

Inspired by the castles of the French Loire Valley, this 1920s palatial residence now serves as a major event center and architectural landmark.

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Museu da Vida

Created by the Pastoral da Criança, this museum features interactive exhibits focused on child development, health, and the history of social work in Brazil.

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Buraco do Padre

Buraco do Padre is a waterfall and geological formation in the state of Parana, Brazil.

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De Immigrant

A traditional Dutch windmill in the Castrolanda colony, standing 37 meters tall. It is one of the largest windmills in the world outside the Netherlands.