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IratiIrati, Paraná
Half a day: visit the Irati National Forest and São Miguel Church. Not a base; a stop on the BR-277 between Curitiba and Foz do Iguaçu.
Irati is a small city in Central Paraná, known for its Araucaria forest and German-Polish heritage. Most travellers pass through on BR-277 between Curitiba and Foz do Iguaçu. The main draw is the Irati National Forest (FLONA), a 3,500-ha remnant of native Araucaria forest with hiking trails. The city itself has a quiet colonial core and a few churches. One hour is enough for the forest; half a day covers the city and a meal.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Dec–Feb (hot, rainy), Jun–Aug (cold, but still visitable)
- Airport
- CWB
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Rules in force · 7Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Brazil ↗US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an e-visa (about US$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Irati190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
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- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).Brazil-wide
- SIM or eSIMVivo, Claro and TIM cover the country; buying a prepaid SIM needs a passport and sometimes a CPF — an eSIM before you fly is easier.Brazil-wide
- Tap waterDo not drink tap water; filtered water is provided in most homes and hotels.Brazil-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% service (serviço) usually on the bill; optional but normal.Brazil-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/N. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 127 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Brazil-wide
- SafetyIrati is generally safe.
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- RestroomsPut toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.Brazil-wide
- Emergency numbers190 police · 192 ambulance · 193 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysCarnival shuts many businesses for several days; museums often close on Mondays.Brazil-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCWB Afonso Pena International Airport (Curitiba) (About 150 km (93 mi) east; 2 h by car or bus).CWB Afonso Pena International Airport (Curitiba) (About 93 mi (150 km) east; 2 h by car or bus).
- Getting aroundThe city centre is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeR$5–8 (≈ US$1–2)
- BeerBeer (600 ml)R$6–10 (≈ US$2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiR$25–40 (≈ US$5–8)
- Metro or bus rideBus from Curitiba to IraticheckR$40–60 (≈ US$8–12)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personR$50 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a pousada, a night, per roomR$200 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedDouble room in a pousada, a night, per roomR$350 (≈ US$65)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$80 (≈ US$15) · Mid R$200 (≈ US$40) · High R$400 (≈ US$75)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CWB Afonso Pena International Airport (Curitiba) (About 150 km (93 mi) east; 2 h by car or bus)CWB Afonso Pena International Airport (Curitiba) (About 93 mi (150 km) east; 2 h by car or bus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jun (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jan (16 rain days), driest Jun (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Irati: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
16 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
14 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
12 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
12 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
14 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The city centre is walkable. To reach the National Forest you need a car or taxi (about 15 km). Buses from the rodoviária (bus station) to nearby towns are infrequent.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
BR-277 east, about 1 h by car or bus
Larger city with Vila Velha State Park and sandstone formations.
Door to door: About 1 h
BR-373 south, about 1 h by car
Known for waterfalls and Ukrainian heritage.
Guarapuava
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
BR-277 west, about 1.5 h by car
Regional hub with parks and a mild climate.
Francisco Beltrão
cautionDoor to door: About 2.5 h
BR-277 west, about 2.5 h by car
Longer drive; better as a stop on the way to Foz do Iguaçu.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
City centre
A few hotels and pousadas; walkable to restaurants and the church.
BR-277 roadside
Budget motels and truck stops; convenient for a quick overnight.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- R$80–150 (≈ US$15–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$150–300 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
- High
- R$300 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a pousada1 × 1 night × R$200 | R$200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$200 | R$400 |
| Taxi from city centre to National Forest (round trip)1 × R$80 · check | R$80 |
| Meal for one (lunch or dinner)2 × R$35 | R$70 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$75 |
| Trip total≈ R$413 per person per day, bed included | R$825≈ US$160 |
2026 estimate in BRL; flights and long-distance buses excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | R$5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Lunch (prato feito) | R$20–35 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Beer (600 ml) | R$6–10 (≈ US$2) |
| 5 km taxi | R$25–40 (≈ US$5–8) |
| Bus from Curitiba to Iraticheck | R$40–60 (≈ US$8–12) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The National Forest requires prior notice for visits: call +55 42 422 1588 or check the official site.
- Last 5 km (3.1 mi) to the forest entrance are unpaved; a regular car is fine in dry weather.Last 3.1 mi (5 km) to the forest entrance are unpaved; a regular car is fine in dry weather.
- No English signage; Portuguese or Spanish helps.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Para este endereço, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Curitiba → Irati by bus: about R$40–60 (≈ US$8–12), about 2 h (check)
- Taxi city centre → National Forest: R$40–50 (≈ US$8–10) one way
Say or show
- Olá — Hello (oh-LAH)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much? (KWAN-toh KOOS-tah)
- Onde fica a rodoviária? — Where is the bus station? (ON-deh FEE-kah ah ho-doh-vee-AH-ree-ah)
- Gostaria de visitar a Floresta Nacional — I would like to visit the National Forest (gos-tah-REE-ah deh vee-zee-TAR ah flo-RES-tah nah-see-o-NAHL)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Irati. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Dec–Feb (hot, rainy), Jun–Aug (cold, but still visitable) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified hours for the National Forest and São Miguel Church.
- Eat pages with last orders and typical dishes (barreado, pinhão).
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for BR-277 and the rodoviária.
Sources
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