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Voykit pocket guide · Brazil
Campo Largo
Spend a half‑day in Campo Largo for its plazas and porcelain route; add a night if you want a relaxed stay.
Campo Largo, the porcelain capital of Paraná, sits 15 km west of Curitiba. Its main attractions are public plazas, the Lagoa Grande Park and the Rota da Louça factory tour. A half‑day covers the sights; a night lets you enjoy local restaurants and a comfortable hotel.
- Country
- Brazil
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cool, occasional rain)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
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$70–120 excl. bed · Mid R$120–200 excl. bed · High R$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 |
| Pizza slice | R$20–35 |
| Meal at a mid‑range restaurant | R$40–70 |
| Local bus ticket | R$4–6 |
| Entrance to Lagoa Grande Park | Free |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CWB · Afonso Pena International Airport
- About 30 min by bus or car to Campo Largo
Typical fares
- Curitiba ↔ Campo Largo bus
- ≈ R$30 each way (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
Walk or use local buses on BR‑376 corridor; most plazas are within 10 min walk from the centre.
See and do
Known for
- Porcelain production
- Plazas (Poland, Getúlio Vargas, Atílio Almeida Barbosa)
- Lagoa Grande Park
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Curitiba | BR‑376 bus or car, about 30 min | ≈45 min |
| Boa Vista Falls | Car via Estrada do Cerne, 38 km (24 mi)Car via Estrada do Cerne, 24 mi (38 km) | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Hotel Campo Largo
- Central location, private bathroom, breakfast.
- Hotel Fabru
- Central, basic rooms, no covered parking.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Desculpedesˈkuʎi |
| Thank you | Obrigadoobriˈgado |
| How much is it? | Quanto custa?ˈkwɐ̃tu ˈkusta |
| Where is the bathroom? | Onde fica o banheiro?ˈõdʒi ˈfika u baˈɲeiru |
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
- Check opening hours of plazas and Lagoa Grande Park; they may close early on Sundays.
- Factory tour (Rota da Louça) requires advance booking; verify schedule.
Campo Largo is generally safe; keep valuables secure and be aware of traffic when crossing streets.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Campo Largo yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Porcelain production
- Plazas (Poland, Getúlio Vargas, Atílio Almeida Barbosa)
- Lagoa Grande Park
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: Campo Largo, revision 5226842 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5226842
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/campo-largo). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.