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Voykit pocket guide · Brazil
Antonina
Visit Antonina for a half‑day to a full day from Curitiba; one night is enough to see the colonial centre and beach.
Antonina is a small colonial town on the Paraná coast, reachable by road or train from Curitiba. Its historic centre, waterfront promenade and nearby islands can be explored in a day; a single night lets you enjoy sunset on the beach and a relaxed dinner.
- Country
- Brazil
- Best months
- Mar–Oct
- Avoid
- Jun–Aug (heavy rain)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- BRL
- Money
- Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$). About R$5–5.8 per US dollar in 2026 — check. Cards and tap-to-pay are accepted almost everywhere, even at beach kiosks.
- Daily spend
- Budget R$80–120 excl. bed · Mid R$120–200 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Vivo, Claro and TIM cover the country; buying a prepaid SIM needs a passport and sometimes a CPF — an eSIM before you fly is easier.
- Emergency
- Police 190 · Ambulance 192 · Fire 193
- Plugs
- Types N, C · 127 V (Rio, São Paulo) or 220 V (Brasília, much of the Northeast) · Check the voltage on the socket; most chargers are dual-voltage.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 10% service (serviço) usually on the bill; optional but normal.; Beach kiosk / bar: Often included; round up.; Taxi / Uber: Not expected; round up.; Guide: US$5–15 per person per day.; Hotel staff: Small tip for porters.
- Water
- Do not drink tap water; filtered water is provided in most homes and hotels.
- Toilets
- Put toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | R$5–8 |
| Meal (local restaurant) | R$20–35 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | R$30–45 |
| Bus ticket (city) | R$4–6 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CWB · Afonso Pena International Airport
- Main airport for Curitiba, about 80 km (50 mi) north of Antonina; bus or car ~2 h.Main airport for Curitiba, about 50 mi (80 km) north of Antonina; bus or car ~2 h.
Typical fares
- Curitiba → Antonina bus
- ≈ R$45 one way, about 2 h (check)
- Ferry Pontal do Paraná → Ilha do Mel
- ≈ R$70 round‑trip, 30 min boat (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walkable historic centre; taxis or local buses for trips to the beach or nearby islands. Car is useful for regional drives.
See and do
Known for
- Colonial architecture
- Coastal promenade
- Nearby Ilha do Mel
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ilha do Mel | Ferry from Pontal do Paraná, about 30 min boat | ≈2 h total |
| Paranaguá | Bus from Antonina central station, ~45 min | ≈1 h 15 min |
| Morretes | Bus via PR‑411, ~1 h 30 min | ≈2 h |
Sleep
- Camboa Capela
- Small inn near the centre, simple rooms.
- Pousada das Laranjeiras
- Family‑run guesthouse on Rua Ermelino de Leão.
- Pousada Atlante
- Located at Praça Coronel Macedo, close to the waterfront.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Com licençakom lee‑zah |
| Thank you | Obrigadoobree‑gah‑doo |
| How much is this? | Quanto custa?kwahn‑toh koos‑tah |
| Where is the bathroom? | Onde fica o banheiro?ohn‑jee fee‑kah oo bah‑nyay‑roo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake, hug or cheek kiss (one in São Paulo, two in Rio); avoid: Being stiff with new acquaintances
- Gestures: Use thumbs-up freely; avoid: The OK hand sign (it is rude)
- Language: Try Portuguese; say obrigado/obrigada; avoid: Defaulting to Spanish
- Time: Expect relaxed social punctuality; avoid: Being late for tours and flights
- Beach: Bring only a towel, cash and a copy of your ID; avoid: Leaving things unattended
Scams and watch-outs
- Roads can be narrow and steep; drive cautiously.
- Summer rain may cause temporary flooding on low‑lying streets.
Generally safe for tourists; petty theft possible in crowded areas – keep valuables hidden.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Antonina yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Colonial architecture
- Coastal promenade
- Nearby Ilha do Mel
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Antonina, revision 3947604 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=3947604
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/antonina). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.