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Voykit pocket guide · Brazil
Capitão Leonidas Marques
Skip unless you have a specific reason to visit a quiet rural town: half a day is enough to see the centre, but most travellers should stay in Cascavel or Foz do Iguaçu.
Capitão Leonidas Marques (CLM) is a small agricultural town in western Paraná, about 50 km from Cascavel. It offers a tranquil rural landscape of rolling hills and tobacco plantations, but has few tourist attractions. Most visitors pass through on a day trip from Cascavel or skip it entirely.
- Country
- Brazil
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (hot and rainy), Jun–Aug (cold)
- Stay
- 0 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$5–5.8 per US dollar in 2026 — check. Cards and tap-to-pay are accepted almost everywhere, even at beach kiosks.
- Daily spend
- Budget R$ 80–150 · Mid R$ 150–300 · High R$ 300+ (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$5–15 per person per day.; Hotel staff: Small tip for porters.
- Water
- Do not drink tap water; filtered water is provided in most homes and hotels.
- Toilets
- Put toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bus from Cascavel (one way) | R$ 5.00 |
| Bus from Foz do Iguaçu (one way) | R$ 25.00 |
| Simple meal (prato feito) | R$ 20–35 |
| Coffee and snack | R$ 8–15 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- IGU · Foz do Iguaçu International Airport
- About 3 h by bus; check Cattani Sul schedules
- CAC · Cascavel Airport
- About 50 km (31 mi); bus or taxiAbout 31 mi (50 km); bus or taxi
Typical fares
- Bus Cascavel → CLM
- R$ 5.00, about 50 min (check)
- Bus Foz do Iguaçu → CLM
- R$ 25.00, about 3 h (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
Taxis or the local 'jerica' (homemade motorised cart). The town is walkable, but the rural area requires a vehicle.
See and do
Known for
- Rural landscapes and tobacco plantations
- Small-town tranquillity
- Homemade 'jerica' vehicles
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Cascavel | Bus (Cattani Sul) about 50 min, R$ 5.00 | About 1 h |
| Foz do Iguaçu | Bus (Cattani Sul) about 3 h, R$ 25.00 | About 3.5 h |
| Guaíra | Car or bus via Cascavel, about 1.5 h | About 2 h |
Sleep
- Town centre
- A few simple pousadas; limited options, book ahead.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Oláoh-LAH |
| Thank you | Obrigadooh-bree-GAH-doo |
| How much? | Quanto custa?KWAHN-too KOOS-tah |
| Where is the bus stop? | Onde fica o ponto de ônibus?OHN-jee FEE-kah oo POHN-too dee OH-nee-boos |
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
- No official tourist information office; plan ahead.
- Public transport to rural areas is scarce; arrange a taxi or private car.
- The Iguassu River is far from the centre and not easily accessible.
Very safe small town; standard precautions apply. Rural roads may be unpaved and poorly lit at night.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Capitão Leonidas Marques yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Rural landscapes and tobacco plantations
- Small-town tranquillity
- Homemade 'jerica' vehicles
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: Capitão Leonidas Marques, revision 5321534 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5321534
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/capitao-leonidas-marques). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.