Curitiba Destination Guide
Curitiba is a modern and cosmopolitan capital city. The name 'Curitiba' means 'place of many stone pines' in the Indian language, Tupi. It has a leading position in urban and ecological solutions. With dozens of urban parks and an average green space of 55 sqm per inhabitant. The city provides one of the highest standards for life quality within the country and is known as a very pleasant place to live.Curitiba is considered to be the ecological capital of Brazil.
This Curitiba destination guide gives a basic breakdown of the many tourist attractions in Curitiba. A great way to get to explore Curitiba's hightlights is to take a Curitiba tour. For some general information about travelling to Brazil visit our Brazil country guide
Things to see & do in Curitiba
Curitiba is located 934 m above sea level and separated from the distant coast by the 'Serra do Mar' mountain range. The population in the capital city is almost 1.7 million inhabitants and counting the neighbouring cities, the total is more than 2.5 million.Polish and Ukranian immigrants were very important to Curitiba: a unique aspect within Brazilian capital cities!
Beyond its many green corridors, the city has developed simple, but efficient and modern solutions for the outstanding problems of Brazilian cities, such as public transportation, and offers a vareity of highlights, tourist attractions and sights to explore.
Follow the links below or scroll further down the page for details on some of the many interesting tourist attractions in Curitiba.
The old town of Curitiba, also known as Largo da Ordem, is a perfectly preserved area with a history that goes back more than 350 years. The cobblestone streets, which are pedestrian-only, make Largo da Ordem and the Praca Garibaldi Square a perfect place for strolling along and beginning to discover the old town. The streets are lined with beautiful eighteenth and nineteenth century buildings that have been restored and converted into trendy galleries, cafes, restaurants, pubs, antique shops and cultural centres.
Be sure to plan a Sunday in this area to see the great variety of local art and to experience the diverse cuisines at the Feira de Artesanato, all of which reflect the city's ethnic culture. Live music adds to the charm of the place for both the locals and the tourists. One of Curitiba's oldest buildings is a church called Igreja da Ordem, a huge structure that overlooks the Largo da Ordem and built in 1737. The church is quite plainly built, with the traditional Portuguese blue and white tiling being the only decorative elements along with the elaborately designed altars. It is considered one of the best examples of Portuguese church architecture in Brazil. The other historical building in this area is also a church. Uphill on the Praca Garibaldi you will find the Nossa Senhora. Built in 1737 in the colonial style by the slave population of the town, this church was completely reconstructed in 1946.
Curitiba's other attractions include the Curitiba Memorial - a space used for art, culture, folklore, both old and new. It is closed on Sundays and remains open only till one in the afternoon on other days. Take a look at the neo-classical buildings like the Palacio Garibaldi and Casa Romario Martins, considered to be the oldest house in Curitiba. And don't miss the Flower Clock, which is set in a bed of seasonal flowers that are changed every three months.
Very close to this region you fill find some Curitiba hotels, like Hotel Garden Curitiba, Hotel Brasilia and Hotel Crowne Plaza.
The Oscar Niemeyer Museum is a great photo opportunity if you are enthusiastic about photography. The famous ‘eye' shaped architecture in an area of 2000 sq m balanced on a 21 m high column leaves you stunned by its opulence and singularity. It was designed by the famous Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, considered one of the best architects in the World. The ‘study centre' was built in 2002, to house Niemeyer's works. The museum also holds permanent and itinerary exhibitions and is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. The entrance fee is BRL 4 per person. Its beauty and size really impresses...
It is worth to combine the visit to the Museum with Pope´s Woods. There is an entrance to the woods on the backside of the museum. If it is time to have lunch or a snack, try the delicious cakes of the Café on the entrance of Pope´s Woods or if you fancy Mexican food, try Zapata. Just follow the bikeway and you will find it.
Location: Rua Marechal Hermes, 999 - Centro Cívico
Source: http://www.curitiba-travel.com.br/curitiba-guide
Be sure to plan a Sunday in this area to see the great variety of local art and to experience the diverse cuisines at the Feira de Artesanato, all of which reflect the city's ethnic culture. Live music adds to the charm of the place for both the locals and the tourists. One of Curitiba's oldest buildings is a church called Igreja da Ordem, a huge structure that overlooks the Largo da Ordem and built in 1737. The church is quite plainly built, with the traditional Portuguese blue and white tiling being the only decorative elements along with the elaborately designed altars. It is considered one of the best examples of Portuguese church architecture in Brazil. The other historical building in this area is also a church. Uphill on the Praca Garibaldi you will find the Nossa Senhora. Built in 1737 in the colonial style by the slave population of the town, this church was completely reconstructed in 1946.Curitiba's other attractions include the Curitiba Memorial - a space used for art, culture, folklore, both old and new. It is closed on Sundays and remains open only till one in the afternoon on other days. Take a look at the neo-classical buildings like the Palacio Garibaldi and Casa Romario Martins, considered to be the oldest house in Curitiba. And don't miss the Flower Clock, which is set in a bed of seasonal flowers that are changed every three months.
Very close to this region you fill find some Curitiba hotels, like Hotel Garden Curitiba, Hotel Brasilia and Hotel Crowne Plaza.
The Oscar Niemeyer Museum is a great photo opportunity if you are enthusiastic about photography. The famous ‘eye' shaped architecture in an area of 2000 sq m balanced on a 21 m high column leaves you stunned by its opulence and singularity. It was designed by the famous Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, considered one of the best architects in the World. The ‘study centre' was built in 2002, to house Niemeyer's works. The museum also holds permanent and itinerary exhibitions and is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. The entrance fee is BRL 4 per person. Its beauty and size really impresses...It is worth to combine the visit to the Museum with Pope´s Woods. There is an entrance to the woods on the backside of the museum. If it is time to have lunch or a snack, try the delicious cakes of the Café on the entrance of Pope´s Woods or if you fancy Mexican food, try Zapata. Just follow the bikeway and you will find it.
Location: Rua Marechal Hermes, 999 - Centro Cívico
Source: http://www.curitiba-travel.com.br/curitiba-guide
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