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Voykit pocket guide · Brazil
Guaraqueçaba
Spend 1–2 days in Guaraqueçaba: a day for the historic town and a half‑day for Superagüi National Park.
Guaraqueçaba is a small coastal town in Paraná with limited services. Its main attractions are the historic church, the nearby ghost village of Ararapira, Morro do Quitumbê sunset spot, and boat trips to Superagüi National Park. One full day covers the town centre; a second half‑day lets you join a park boat tour.
- Country
- Brazil
- Best months
- Mar–Nov (dry season, better road conditions)
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (heavy rains, unpaved roads may be bad)
- Stay
- 1–2 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$120–180 excl. bed · Mid R$180–300 excl. bed · High R$300+ 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 | R$5–8 |
| Meal at a local restaurant | R$20–45 |
| Boat ticket to Superagüi | R$70–120 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | R$30–45 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CWB · Afonso Pena International Airport
- about 115 km (71 mi) by road from Guaraqueçaba (approximate)about 71 mi (115 km) by road from Guaraqueçaba (approximate)
Typical fares
- Curitiba → Guaraqueçaba bus (Viação Graciosa)
- Departs 7 AM, about R$45
- Ferry Paranaguá ↔ Guaraqueçaba
- R$70 round‑trip, 9 AM/1 PM departures
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
Town is walkable; reach Superagüi by boat tours from the dock. Roads (BR‑277, PR‑405) are the main car routes; PR‑405 can be rough in summer.
See and do
Known for
- Superagüi National Park
- Morro do Quitumbê sunset view
- Igreja do Nosso Senhor Bom Jesus dos Perdões
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Superagüi National Park | Boat from Guaraqueçaba dock, about 30 min; tours depart daily | ≈1 h total |
| Ararapira ghost village | Drive 15 km (9.3 mi) north on PR‑405, then walkDrive 9.3 mi (15 km) north on PR‑405, then walk | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- Chaua Pousada
- simple rooms near town centre
- Pousada Marina
- on Rua Dr. Ramos Filgueiras, 469
- Pousada Mata Atlântica
- R. Dr. Ramos Figueira, s/n
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Com licençakohm lee‑zahn‑a |
| Thank you | Obrigadooh‑bra‑doo |
| How much is it? | 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
- PR‑405 road may be in poor condition during the rainy season; check before driving.
- Ferry schedules from Paranaguá: 9 AM and 1 PM departures, return 6 AM and 2 PM; verify times.
- Limited medical facilities; carry basic supplies.
Low crime in town centre; stay on main streets after dark and keep an eye on road conditions.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Guaraqueçaba yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Superagüi National Park
- Morro do Quitumbê sunset view
- Igreja do Nosso Senhor Bom Jesus dos Perdões
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Guaraqueçaba: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Guaraqueçaba, revision 5006063 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5006063
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/guaraquecaba). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.